Michigan state officials revealed that there were three cases of canine flu in the state. According to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Macomb County in the state has one case of the H3N2 canine influenza, while two cases have been reported in Kent County.

According to health experts, the canine flu virus can cause fever and runny nose. Last month, WWJ stated in the Chicago area, more than 1,000 dogs developed the dog flu. Now, as per reports, the virus has been reported in other states of the country as well.

As the flu is a viral disease, there is no exact method to treat it. Currently, veterinarians have been treating the disease with supportive care like fluids and some antibiotics. The virus is so harmful that is can lead to death, but as per the reports, most of the dogs have been recovering.

Thomas Mullaney, Veterinarian at Michigan State University, said people who have been planning a tour to Chicago should be careful. According to the Veterinarian, people should use their common sense while going on tours to Chicago. Before selecting a place to stay, they must ensure that there is no dog there and if there are dogs, then they are healthy, Mullaney added.

Mullaney said, “While in Chicago, I would limit access of my dog to public parks where lots of dogs are walked, and I would certainly limit access to doggie day care center and kennels”.

While talking about the outbreak, Mullaney said the outbreaks of dog flu started about a decade ago in Florida. According to reports by Cornell University's Animal Health Diagnostic Center, positive tests for the flu have been reported in California, Alabama, New York, Massachusetts, Texas, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Indiana and Iowa.