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Canine influenza is a non-core vaccination which should only be used in dogs at risk of exposure. The vaccine may be particularly helpful in shelter or kennel situations.

Canine influenza is a contagious respiratory disease similar to other flu viruses and is most commonly seen in areas where large numbers of dogs are housed together.

Each year, many people get a flu shot. Dogs, who can also get their own type of flu, have no vaccine available for them. Take a few precautions and keep your dog well.

While humans worry about H1N1 virus, dog owners may consider whether to give their dog a flu vaccine to immunize against the contagious canine, H3N8 influenza virus.

Canine kennel cough is a multifactorial disease and vaccines against Bordetella and other infectious agents which affect the respiratory tract are used to protect dogs.

Canine kennel cough is common in dogs in crowded or stressful situations, is multi-factorial in nature, is characterized by a deep cough and is extremely contagious.

Cases have been reported in several animal species. Transmission from animals to humans is possible, but so far has not been a problem.

Cat diagnosed with swine flu has pet owners asking if the new strain of swine flu virus can be transmitted between dogs and cats and humans.

Family pets are at risk of catching the swine flu infection from adults and children, especially if the animal is allowed on the bed with the patient, veterinarians warn.