Canine influenza
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Canine influenza or dog flu is a strain of influenza (flu) that affects primarily dogs (canines). It is believed to have originated in 2005 in the United States as equestrian influenza (horse flu). The exposure and transfer apparently occurred at horse racing tracks, where dog racing also occurs.
As with bird flu among human beings, there is great concern that the dog flu could kill many otherwise healthy pets.
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