CIV

CIV

Hey everyone!  Here is the most up to date info on Canine Influenza.  We have had numerous client calls concerning this.  I will be sending out an email to all of our clients concerning influenza and our protocol on it. This is our protocol as of now:

*As of July 20^th there have been 4 confirmed cases of H3N2, one being in Oakland County.

*Signs of CIV are dry hacking cough, coughing up white phlegm, lethargy, vomiting, lack of appetite, rapid breathing and fever.

*Any suspected case needs to be handled cautiously. Have the dog wait in the car if there is not a room available (obviously with the owner and with the air going).  When the dog enters the clinic, have it go straight into an exam room. (Room 5 preferably since it is more isolated and not used as frequently).  Limited staff members need to come into contact with the patient.  The patient needs to be housed in isolation if it needs to be hospitalized.  A 1:30 bleach solution needs to be used to disinfect any area the dog has come into contact with.

*We will have the Vangard H3N2/H3N8 vaccine available once it arrives. (Should be here by 7/25).  This is not an emergency! We can vaccinate dogs who need to go into boarding, daycare, grooming, etc.  We are not recommending that ALL of our patients be vaccinated at this point.  If a client needs the vaccine for their pet to go into boarding then that appointment can be made with a technician.  Attention technicians!: Be sure to explain to the client that this is a new vaccine so they need to watch their pet for signs of a vaccine reaction (hives, swelling, lethargy, vomiting, etc.) The vaccine will need to be boostered in 3-4 weeks then annually from there.

The codes in the computer are CIV H3N2/H3N8 Series, Final booster and 1 year. They are $32 each.

Please let me know if you have any questions!