Animal shelters in crisis as cases of canine influenza spike
Willow was hospitalized after testing positive for two strains of influenza. Symptoms include fever, lethargy, a runny noise and cough. (Credit: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue)
While medical providers track an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in humans here in Virginia, animal shelters report a surge of canine influenza.
Sandy Hausman reports on why so many dogs are coming down with the disease, and what that means for pet owners.
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