PHILADELPHIA - Veterinarians are sound the alarm over a highly contagious virus going around Philadelphia.They’re noticing an unusual trend of canine influenza, or dog flu.Cases have been on the rise since January.The symptoms are typically mild, while the vast majority of dogs will have a mild fever or a cough.MORE HEADLINES:There are some cases where pets have become extremely ill.The good things is most dogs who get sick with the flu will be able to recover on their own.
Dog moms and dads should monitor their pet’s symptoms."Most dogs that contract the flu, about 80 percent, will get symptoms of it, from mild, to moderate, to severe.
The good news is right now we’re only seeing about 10 percent death with these guys and that’s in the most severe cases. So, if you’re worried at all, if they’re seeing any kind of symptoms, contact your vet.