Fact Sheet on the Chicagoland Canine Influenza Outbreak

Dec 16, 2015

An unprecedented outbreak of a new strain of the Canine Influenza Virus (CIV), typically equivalent to a common cold, has hit the Chicago dog population. Learn about symptoms, risks and treatment.

Symptoms

Dogs with CIV typically have a persistent and lingering cough, fever and runny nose. They may be lethargic, act severely depressed or have a decreased appetite.  This virus itself is not a risk, but it can spread into secondary infection, like pneumonia