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Dog flu is still with us

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Dachshund dogs. (Martin Meissner/AP)
Dachshund dogs. (Martin Meissner/AP)

Canine influenza, or dog flu as it is more commonly known,  was spreading across vast swathes of the U.S. at the end of 2022. It was causing much concern for owners, vets and shelters. How widespread is the disease now though and what can you do to protect your pup?

Dr. Lori Teller, the new president of the American Veterinary Medical Association, joins Here & Now's Robin Young with an update and some advice.

This segment aired on January 12, 2023.

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