Most induced abortions are performed during the first trimester. A first-trimester abortion is one of the safest medical procedures. It can be done safely in a health care providerâs office or clinic. A first-trimester abortion can be performed with surgery (a procedure called suction curettage) or by taking medication.
The dog flu, or canine influenza virus, is an infectious respiratory disease caused by an influenza A virus, similar to the viral strains that cause influenza in people. There are two known strains of dog flu found in the United States: H3N8. H3N2.
Canine Influenza. While symptoms are similar to kennel cough, canine influenza, or dog flu, is an entirely different disease caused by the influenza A H3N8 virus. Originally believed to be a horse virus, canine influenza was discovered in dogs in 2004, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.