| |
|
Dog influenza
The Tennessee state veterinarian is advising dog owners to monitor their pets due to reports of canine influenza in East Tennessee. The UT College of Veterinary Medicine recently confirmed detection of canine influenza (CI) in four dogs. Three of the dogs had recently attended a dog show in Georgia. Canine influenza-or dog flu-is a highly contagious viral infection. It is spread among dogs via direct contact. People who handle infected dogs may also transmit the virus to healthy dogs. This virus can affect cats, however there is no evidence that the strains of CI detected in the U.S. have caused illness in humans. "We encourage dog owners across the state to keep a close eye on their pets' health, especially if they have co-mingled with other dogs or participated in dog shows," says State Veterinarian Charles Hatcher. Symptoms of canine influenza may include a persistent cough, discharge from the nose or eyes, sneezing, lethargy, loss of appetite and/or fever. If you suspect your dog may be ill, contact your veterinarian immediately. There is a vaccine for the illness. The state veterinarian offers these tips: Dr. Hatcher recommends the following safety tips; * Make sure your dog is up-to-date on all appropriate vaccinations. * Wash your hands after contact with any dog. * Avoid co-mingling dogs. * Do not share equipment or toys between dogs. * Immediately isolate any dog that shows signs of illness and contact your veterinarian.
|
Return to Today's News Stories - Front PageFriday, June 22, 2018
Faison/Fodness debate
I-40 work schedule
Jobless numbers
Trustee Office transfer clarification
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Celebrating Cosby
July 4 travel to be a record breaker
Tarriff talk
Keeping families together
Storytelling at Cades Cove
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Trucks in downtown Newport
Murphy is sentenced
Association Health Plans
Corker and Alexander oppose separating families
Roe talks re-election
Hamblen drownings
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Commercial District approved for West Highway 25/70
Mason ordered to serve 12 years
Douglas Lake boating incident
Rausch appointed TBI head
Monday, June 18, 2018
FSA Committee
U Haul fire on I-40
Suicide is up in Tennessee
Whiskey tarriffs
TVA cutting rebates aimed at energy conservation
Gas prices are dropping slowly
|
| |
|
|
|
|
