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Dog flu could be on way here

Angell Animal Medical Center reports seeing a case of canine flu in a five-year-old terrier just back from a family trip to Chicago - right in the middle of the current dog-flu belt.

Dog flu is rarely fatal, but like its human counterpart can make victims pretty miserable for up to 20 days. The virus does not affect people.

"It's the same as when we get sick and our doctor says: 'Stay at home, rest and drink lots of water,' she said. However, dogs must be brought in if they’re experiencing symptoms such as vomiting, hacking cough, fever or nasal discharge. “In these cases we're asking dog owners to come to the hospital but to keep their pets clear of all other dogs - and immediately inform our staff if their pet has been exposed to dogs in the outbreak states."

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This is an epizootic outbreak. It might help if people didn't fly with their dogs everywhere, but, oh well, they do. This is what happens.

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i shoot unattended dogs w my .22

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That would be because you are the sort of sadist who clings to any "justification" for making a living being suffer pain.

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