Update: Canine Flu has reached Iowa

04/28/2015
This just in… the canine influenza virus that started in Chicago is now being seen in Sioux City, Iowa. Again, the best prevention is going to be avoidance — especially for the little puppies and seniors. As much as you can, avoid public places where dogs congregate for a while, including kennels, dog parks, groomers, and be careful in vet offices too. All of these places should be cleaning and taking precautions after seeing sick dogs, but it never hurts to ask. Luckily most animals recover well, but this sounds like it is a bit worse than the usual “kennel cough” respiratory infection. Hopefully this will run itself out quickly. 

http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/canine-influenza-confirmed-in-sioux-city-first-case-in-iowa/article_7111f111-44cb-5eb0-8f81-510b294ed465.html

See the previous blog for more facts and basic prevention.