Protecting your Pet from Canine Influenza

Canine influenza (CI, or dog flu) is caused by the canine influenza virus (CIV), an influenza A virus. It is highly contagious and easily spread from infected dogs to other dogs by direct contact, nasal secretions (through barking, coughing or sneezing), contaminated objects (kennel surfaces, food and water bowls, collars and leashes), and by people moving between infected and uninfected dogs

How is Doggie Style Pets keeping your pet safe?

We understand your concerns and have implemented procedures to keep dog flu out of our grooming rooms:

• Sanitization: All surfaces and tools are sanitized with a broad spectrum disinfectant between grooms – tables, tubs, cages and tools.
• Separation: Your pet is caged for their safety. Cageless salons lead to disruption and disease spread, which is why dogs never interact with each other in our grooming rooms. Private grooming rooms are also being added at our busiest locations.⁠

Private grooming rooms are also being added at our busiest locations.

What are the signs of dog flu?

The signs of this illness in dogs are cough, runny nose, fever, lethargy, eye discharge, and reduced appetite, but not all dogs will show signs of illness.

Please do not bring your pet to grooming if they are sick or not feeling well.

How can you help protect your pet?

• Ask your veterinarian about having your dog vaccinated for canine influenza.
• If you use boarding or daycare – ask about recent cases, cleaning protocols and isolation plans for sick animals.
• Take a break from dog parks and avoid letting your dog sniff to greet other dogs on walks.

Together we'll safeguard your pet from dog flu, and have them leave our grooming room looking and feeling their best.