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 in Dogs. The virus that causes dog flu, Influenza Type A (H3N8), was first identified in Florida in 2004. It primarily infects the respiratory system and is extremely contagious. A vaccine was granted full license by the United States Department of Agriculture in 2009 (NobivacÂ® Canine Flu H3N8). Some dogs can be exposed to the virus and fight off infection without showing clinical signs.