Chicago is the epicenter of the dog flu epidemic

Chicago is the epicenter of the dog flu epidemic
Chicago is the epicenter of the dog flu epidemic

Chicago is the epicenter of the dog flu epidemic

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The Chicago area is at the epicenter of a serious outbreak of what’s being called “dog flu.” It’s officially the H3N2 virus, and it’s a strain of flu highly contagious to our canine friends. Dr. Natalie Marks, DVM talks about the biology behind the virus, its impact on local shelters, and how you can protect your pet. (Flickr/Adventures with my dogs)