PetSmart Confirms Multiple Cases of Canine Flu

A reader sends us a link:

An outbreak of canine flu has been confirmed in a pet store in Chicago’s South Loop.

In a statement, PetSmart confirms multiple cases of the respiratory illness in dogs at its South Loop pets hotel and one confirmed case of canine flu.

“We have seen multiple cases of canine respiratory illness in dogs in our South Loop PetsHotel location. At this point, we have one confirmed case of Canine Influenza. The health and well-being of pets is our top priority, and we are going to do everything we can to help contain the spread of this virus and ensure the pets in our PetsHotels receive the best care possible.”

(Hat tip: BT!)