Canine Influenza Outbreak Update
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
The Canine Influenza outbreak continues to grow in size. This morning we became aware that PetSmart is temporarily closing three of its PetsHotel pet boarding facilities in the Chicago area and encouraging pet owners to use other facilities. The shut down is designed to slow the outbreak of Canine Influenza and give the boarding facility an opportunity to disinfect the premises. The Chicago Park District has posted signs to dog-friendly areas that pets and pet owners enter at their own risk. While there have been 5 reported deaths attributable to the outbreak, the overall mortality rate continues to be low (less than 5% of all cases).
Click below for local Chicago links related to this outbreak:
http://abc7chicago.com/pets/dog-flu-linked-to-5-pet-deaths-in-cook-county/634521/