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Influenza Virus Jumps to Dogs A flu virus jumps species -- from horses to dogs. The virus has killed racing greyhounds, but what does it mean for pet dogs?

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Influenza Virus Jumps to Dogs

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Influenza Virus Jumps to Dogs

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A flu virus jumps species -- from horses to dogs. The virus has killed racing greyhounds, but what does it mean for pet dogs?

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Cynda Crawford, D.V.M., immunologist, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine