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Veterinarians warn of canine flu outbreak hitting Central Ohio
by Lu Ann Stoia
Friday, October 20th 2017
NEW ALBANY, Ohio (WSYX/WTTE) ? Veterinarians say we are experiencing the worst outbreak of canine influenza ever in central Ohio.
At least 15 confirmed cases are reported in New Albany according to Dr. Scott Whiteman, who advised people to consider keeping their pets out of dog parks.
"It may get better once we have a freeze but the virus can remain on surfaces at least 48 hours," he said.
The first case was reported on October 17, according to Whiteman. The Centers for Disease Control, CDC keeps track of human cases of flu. But Whiteman said nobody tracks canine influenza so he wants to get the word out to pet owners...
Veterinarians warn of canine flu outbreak hitting Central Ohio
by Lu Ann Stoia
Friday, October 20th 2017
NEW ALBANY, Ohio (WSYX/WTTE) ? Veterinarians say we are experiencing the worst outbreak of canine influenza ever in central Ohio.
At least 15 confirmed cases are reported in New Albany according to Dr. Scott Whiteman, who advised people to consider keeping their pets out of dog parks.
"It may get better once we have a freeze but the virus can remain on surfaces at least 48 hours," he said.
The first case was reported on October 17, according to Whiteman. The Centers for Disease Control, CDC keeps track of human cases of flu. But Whiteman said nobody tracks canine influenza so he wants to get the word out to pet owners...