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  • TX: Flu outbreak forces boarding kennel closure

    Source: http://keyetv.com/news/local/flu-out...ility-to-close

    Flu outbreak forces Round Rock dog boarding facility to close
    By Lydia Pantazes Monday, December 14th 2015

    It's where our furry friends spend their day while you're away during the holiday, but employees at camp Bow Wow in north Austin say this holiday season they're taking extra precautions due to a dog flu outbreak at another dog boarding facility...

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    Source: http://patch.com/texas/downtownausti...g-flu-outbreak


    Veterinarians Urge Vaccinations In Wake Of Dog Flu Outbreak
    Highly contagious strain results in lethargy, appetite loss, coughing and fever.

    Downtown Austin-UT, TX
    By Tony Cantu (Patch Staff) December 25, 2015

    With more confirmed cases of a dog flu outbreak hitting Round Rock, veterinarians are strongly urging pet owners to vaccinate their pets.

    The particular strain of canine influenza is known as H3N2, a highly contagious strain. An affected canine can spread the virus from a mere 20 feet away; its quick, two-to-five day incubation can last up to six weeks?the first three of which Is contagious?explains Texas Monthly in a virus primer...

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