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Veterinarians warn of 'extremely contagious' canine flu outbreak in Central Arkansas
Veterinarians across Central Arkansas are warning of an outbreak of canine influenza. The flood of diagnoses comes amid a vaccine shortage.
Author: Mackailyn Johnson
Published: 6:30 PM CDT July 7, 2023
Updated: 6:30 PM CDT July 7, 2023
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Veterinarians across Central Arkansas are warning of a canine influenza outbreak. The flood of diagnoses comes as the vaccine for dog flu is in short supply.
At Pinnacle Valley West Rock Animal Hospital, veterinarians see eight to 10 dogs a day, all of which are then diagnosed with a strain of canine influenza.
"It's so contagious,” Pinnacle Valley West Rock Animal Hospital Veterinarian Dr. Sonya Lavergne said. “There's a definite outbreak of the flu."
Lavergne said the signs of canine flu started appearing at the animal hospital a few weeks ago when multiple dogs showed symptoms of more severe kennel cough.
"These dogs seemed a little sicker," Lavergne said. "Some of them had fevers... they had a decreased appetite and increased lethargy."
A respiratory test on one dog showed canine influenza. Since the flu is highly contagious, Lavergne knew it would become a trend for most dogs visiting the animal hospital...
Veterinarians warn of 'extremely contagious' canine flu outbreak in Central Arkansas
Veterinarians across Central Arkansas are warning of an outbreak of canine influenza. The flood of diagnoses comes amid a vaccine shortage.
Author: Mackailyn Johnson
Published: 6:30 PM CDT July 7, 2023
Updated: 6:30 PM CDT July 7, 2023
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Veterinarians across Central Arkansas are warning of a canine influenza outbreak. The flood of diagnoses comes as the vaccine for dog flu is in short supply.
At Pinnacle Valley West Rock Animal Hospital, veterinarians see eight to 10 dogs a day, all of which are then diagnosed with a strain of canine influenza.
"It's so contagious,” Pinnacle Valley West Rock Animal Hospital Veterinarian Dr. Sonya Lavergne said. “There's a definite outbreak of the flu."
Lavergne said the signs of canine flu started appearing at the animal hospital a few weeks ago when multiple dogs showed symptoms of more severe kennel cough.
"These dogs seemed a little sicker," Lavergne said. "Some of them had fevers... they had a decreased appetite and increased lethargy."
A respiratory test on one dog showed canine influenza. Since the flu is highly contagious, Lavergne knew it would become a trend for most dogs visiting the animal hospital...