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Canine Influenza. May 2010 - The virus causing this disease mutated from the equine virus in Florida, and has been around for several years. This vaccine has just become available.
The virus has been diagnosed in most states. It is a potent virus, that has wiped out several establishments. The mortality rate is up to around 8% in outbreaks. It is part of the 'Upper - Respiratory Disease Complex' and is highly recommended for all dogs.
Rabies in North Carolina. Rabies still presents a problem for North Carolina as there have been an upward trend in documented cases with wildlife. Raccoons are the most common carrier in our area, and all pets should be discouraged from playing with wild animals. For more information on the history of Rabies in North Carolina, read this article from the Epidemiology in NC website. Knowing the problem and the risks is the best defense outside of vaccination.