happy to help! :--)

BTW, the k9-flu was originally an equine-flu, which mutated + infected dogs - and as they had zero immunity, as this was a new/novel illness, there were some real panics - some folks were predicting that it would wipe-out a big chunk of the USA-dog-popn.

luckily, it is only fatal to about 1% of dogs; yes, they get sick, but most healthy dogs go thru it with such mild symps, most never see a vet. the bummer is that about 20% of exposed / infected dogs recover, but become asymptomatic carriers - not affected, but INfecting other dogs. (poop!)
so if the dog-flu is in Ur area, please think about getting the vax; it may mean nothing in terms of the risk to Ur dog, but as a potential-exposure + contagion for others, it could mean a lot. dog-flu is Not Seasonal, it is year-round.

try not to fret about *bugs* too much; washing hands well + often is still the BEST single defense, and avoid touching Ur face, especially Eyes, Nose, + Mouth,
UNLESS U are washing Ur face, blowing Ur nose, etc, or U have recently washed Ur hands (before doing make-up in a public restroom, etc).

cheers, hope U are well + happy!
--- terry

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*wolves R wolves, dogs R dogs, + primates R us.*
tmp, sept-2007