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New confirmed Windsor dog flu case not linked to original seven canines
Flu is highly contagious among dogs but is of little risk to humans
CBC News Posted: Feb 01, 2018 11:27 AM ET Last Updated: Feb 01, 2018 1:03 PM ET
The Windsor health unit said a newly confirmed case of dog flu is not linked to the previously confirmed cases in Windsor.
The Windsor Essex County Health Unit is concerned about the case because they are not sure how this dog became infected.
"Based on our information this dog was not part of that initial group and that is why it is important for everyone in the Windsor and Essex region to be aware of their dog symptoms and speak to their vet if they have concerns," said acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Wajid Ahmed.
Group that brought dogs with influenza to Canada says it had 'no way of knowing' animals were sick
In early January, H3N2 canine influenza was identified in seven dogs in Windsor and Essex County. Ahmed said those dogs had been in the same foster home so it was easy to tell who they were in contact with...
New confirmed Windsor dog flu case not linked to original seven canines
Flu is highly contagious among dogs but is of little risk to humans
CBC News Posted: Feb 01, 2018 11:27 AM ET Last Updated: Feb 01, 2018 1:03 PM ET
The Windsor health unit said a newly confirmed case of dog flu is not linked to the previously confirmed cases in Windsor.
The Windsor Essex County Health Unit is concerned about the case because they are not sure how this dog became infected.
"Based on our information this dog was not part of that initial group and that is why it is important for everyone in the Windsor and Essex region to be aware of their dog symptoms and speak to their vet if they have concerns," said acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Wajid Ahmed.
Group that brought dogs with influenza to Canada says it had 'no way of knowing' animals were sick
In early January, H3N2 canine influenza was identified in seven dogs in Windsor and Essex County. Ahmed said those dogs had been in the same foster home so it was easy to tell who they were in contact with...