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Outbreak Of Canine Flu In North Carolina
By Crystal Hogue ? 3 hours ago
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Several cases of the canine flu have been reported in North Carolina, and resulted in the death of two dogs. The state has confirmed cases in Raleigh and the town of Davidson. It appears the dogs contracted the flu at dog shows held outside of North Carolina. There have been several outbreaks in southeastern states. Brenda Stevens, a veterinary professor at NC State University, says this is a new virus strain and highly contagious.
?Dogs do not have natural immunity against this virus. So it?s estimated that approximately 80 percent of dogs exposed will contract it,? says Stevens.
The canine flu is spread by coming into contact with infected dogs, things they?ve touche...
Outbreak Of Canine Flu In North Carolina
By Crystal Hogue ? 3 hours ago
Listening...
1:03
Several cases of the canine flu have been reported in North Carolina, and resulted in the death of two dogs. The state has confirmed cases in Raleigh and the town of Davidson. It appears the dogs contracted the flu at dog shows held outside of North Carolina. There have been several outbreaks in southeastern states. Brenda Stevens, a veterinary professor at NC State University, says this is a new virus strain and highly contagious.
?Dogs do not have natural immunity against this virus. So it?s estimated that approximately 80 percent of dogs exposed will contract it,? says Stevens.
The canine flu is spread by coming into contact with infected dogs, things they?ve touche...
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