Dog Flu - What is it and how do you protect your dog? »
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- Pet travelers know the importance of their pet’s health whether it be before, during, or after travel. Now that flu season is in full swing, and people are being vaccinated, it is important to watch for signs of dog flu in your pet.
Canine influenza (otherwise known as dog flu) is a contagious respiratory disease occurring in dogs caused by a specific virus (H3N8). This disease became famous in 2004 when the virus caused the death of greyhound dogs at a race track in New Jersey. It was suspected that the virus jumped from race horses to racing dogs and mutated.
Today, dog flu has been classified as epidemic in several areas of the country due to its recurring nature. Southern New Jersey, New York, and northern Colorado/southern Wyoming reports high numbers of cases each year, although the virus can be found in over 22 states in the United States.
Symptoms can include a persistent cough lasting from 10 to 30 days, fever, and possibly a nasal discharge. If not properly treated, this virus can develop into pneumonia. It is most common in shelters where large amounts of dogs move in and out and exposure is high. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about 80% of dogs will have a mild form of this disease.
More information on dog flu can be found in our pet travel articles section.
Traveling Worldwide with your pet »
Have questions on traveling worldwide with your pet? Feel free to post it here and we will respond promptly. Additional details can be found here:
http://www.pettravel.com/passportnew.cfm. Our business is helping people who like to travel with their pet whether by air or by ground.
Eurostar Pet Policy being challenged by champion for pet’s rights in Britain »
Those of you who travel by rail in Britain are familiar with Eurostar, a rail system owned by Britain, France, and Belgium. Lady Fretwell who championed for the Pet Scheme (allowing pet owners to prepare in advance to bring their pets to Britain thus avoiding quarantine at entry) has taken on the fight to allow pets on board. As stated in TheMoveChannel.com, “Lady Fretwell described the situation as “ludicrous” especially as people and their pets are allowed to travel on trains across the Continent and dog owners in Britain are free to take their pets on the Tube and on regional railways.” Find more here: http://www.themovechannel.com/news/69633316-d659/
Large IATA Crate »
You can get all of the measurements and weights of the crates at this URL: http://www.pettravelstore.com/store-pet-airline-cargo-crates.html
Pet Friendly Destinations »
Have you taken a recent vacation to a wonderful place with your pet? We would love to hear about it. Recommendations on pet friendly hotels, bed and breakfasts, and restaurants are very welcome. Thank you for sharing.
Pet Friendly Events »
We hear about so many pet friendly events and happenings all over the world, and would welcome details on your event so that our visitors can spread the news.
