The million-dollar question about the current H3N2 outbreak is whether it will worsen or fizzle out — and how many dogs will be affected. Steve Dale discusses the challenges in the dog show world and beyond.
Source: Veterinary Practice News, June 7, 2017.
The H3N2 virus exhibits extremely high mobility and low mortality, and an estimated 3 to 5 percent of dogs infected die. Veterinarians are dammed if they do and dammed if they don’t. Recommend the vaccine and if nothing happens, clients may holler, “You’re only in it for the money!” If they do nothing and a dog gets the flu and requires treatment, clients may holler, “Why didn’t you say I should vaccinate?”