Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Dog Flu: H3N8 - Who Knew?

Making my daily visit to Freekibble today I discovered that dogs can contract their very own version of the influenza virus. Is nothing sacred? Discovered here in the Land of Flowers in 2004 it is highly contagious and can last up to two or three weeks. I see a semi-lucrative new market for canine respiratory muzzle masks - but only if they're edible.
Ranger agrees, but STILL hates having his picture made.

9 Messages:

d. moll, l.ac. said...

THIS IS A TRULY LOVELY PHOTO!!!! OMG the light is just right and you really caught his spirit and liveness.

mum of critters said...

What d. moll said!! It is an amazing pic and I love that he's sticking his tongue out at the whole ordeal of dealing with paparazzi :-D

Jean Spitzer said...

Me, too. He's adorable in this.

Susan Campisi said...

Awww. Ranger is so cute! I visit Freekibble too, but I missed that day. I'm sorry to hear about another illness that could plague our pooches.

Shell Sherree said...

Ranger is beautiful! Thank you for your well wishes, Paula. Very much appreciated.

altadenahiker said...

I had no idea. Ranger's modesty is refreshing, given the hams in this house.

Anja said...

What is the motion looking at your foto, longing to pet your dog! A really sweatheart foto!

Sharon Creech said...

Love the variety of your blog! And thanks for visiting mine . . .

sonia a. mascaro said...

Great photo! Ranger looks adorable!