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Can dogs get the flu?


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Dogs Canine influenza is a newly identified respiratory illness of dogs;caused by virus closely related to the horse flu virus.

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Yes, it is possible for dogs and other animals to get the flu. They show symptoms similar to humans such as congestion. ChaCha!

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There is conflicting evidence for both yes and no. Dogs can catch a similar type of sickness but not exactly the flu. ChaCha!

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Yes, a dog is able to get the flu. Thanks for choosing ChaCha!

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Our dogs can also contract a version of flu. Yes it is true, there is a flu virus becoming prominent in the canine world. -ChaCha

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