Canine influenza, also known as dog flu, has been in the news again lately, following a recent report of the virus affecting approximately 50 dogs in the Bay Area of California. This latest occurrence follows a dog flu outbreak that affected over 1000 dogs in the Chicago area in Spring of 2015, an outbreak in early 2016 that affected 80-90 dogs in the Seattle area, and reports from several states in the Southeast US of canine influenza in May 2017.

Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) is a very contagious virus that began in horses and birds before spreading to dogs. Canine influenza is not typically fatal, and with treatment, the dog can recover fully within a week to a month. However in most severe cases (less than 10% of dogs who contract it), CIV can lead to high fever, pneumonia and death. Similar to our previous post on Parvovirus, we have pulled together some facts about canine influenza, how it’s spread, symptoms and treatment.
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The dogs of DogWatch HQ – including Shiloh the Cockapoo, Lucy the Chug, Brodie the Dachshund, Biz the black Lab and Aussies Millie, Jazz and Nellie – star in our latest video, sharing their New Year’s Resolutions for 2016.

Does your dog have a New Year’s Resolution? Share it in the comments. Happy New Year everybody!

As we approach the New Year, it’s time to review some of the highlights of 2015. No, we are not talking about the year’s biggest news stories, best movies, songs of the summer or most memorable sports moments. Dog Tails wants to review 2015 the way we know best – the Year in Dogs! Below are some of the most memorable dog stories of the past year. Enjoy, and a Happy New Year to hound and human alike!

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Merry Christmas to all of our great customers, readers, Dealers and of course, all our lovable DogWatch dogs!

DogWatch’s corporate headquarters will be closing early today, Christmas Eve, at 12pm, and will reopen again at 9AM on Monday, December 28th. Have a wonderful holiday weekend, everybody!