Take him in the bathroom when you have a shower, and let him breathe in the steam. This will soothe his airways<\/span> and keep them moist<\/span>, and help to ease inflammation.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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Keep his nose clear of discharge by wiping it with a soft damp cloth. It\u2019s uncomfortable when the discharge dries and cracks on his nose.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Give him Sleepytime Tonic <\/a>at bedtime. It contains herbal ingredients such as Valerian, Skullcap and Wild Lettuce which are natural sedatives with no side effects. This will make sure he has a restful night\u2019s sleep, which will help him feel better.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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In June 2009, a vaccine against canine flu became available. However, vets don\u2019t recommend routine vaccination of all dogs. Whether or not you need to vaccinate your dog depends on your lifestyle.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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Think about how your dog spends his time. If he goes to dog shows or obedience training classes and he is exposed to many different dogs on a regular basis, it may be worth considering vaccinating him. Similarly, if you are always taking him to a communal dog park, he is more likely to pick up infection, and vaccinating him would be a good idea.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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Dogs with chronic illnesses such as cancer are also at more risk of falling ill with severe canine flu, so it is appropriate to think about immunising them.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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If your dog doesn\u2019t mix with other dogs, and spends his days on the couch, except for a stroll around his neighborhood, there\u2019s very little risk of him becoming infected, and he may not need to be subjected to an injection.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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Because canine flu can\u2019t spread to people, you can still hug your dog and give him lots of tender loving care. That\u2019s an important part of his treatment, and is guaranteed to lift his spirits when he\u2019s ill.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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