MELVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition
of recent canine influenza outbreaks across the country, Henry
Schein Animal Health, the U.S. animal health business of
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC),
reminds veterinarians to visit its web-based Canine Influenza
Resource Center for the latest information and educational
resources about the disease's risk factors, symptoms, and treatment
options.
To help facilitate practitioners' conversations about canine
influenza with their clients, the resource center contains a
downloadable infographic that veterinary practices can post to
their websites and share on social media.
According to the infographic—which sources information from the
American Veterinary Medical Association and Merck Animal Health's
Dogflu.com—there are two strains of canine influenza that affect
dogs and cats alike: H3N2 and H3N8. As of 2017, cases of canine
influenza have been found in most U.S. states, with an increased
risk of infection in kennels, groomers, shelters, doggy daycare
facilities, and dog parks.
The infographic also offers information about canine influenza
symptoms that pet owners should watch for. In dogs, symptoms can
include a persistent cough for 10 to 21 days, nose or eye
discharge, sneezing, lethargy, resistance to eating, and fever. For
cats, symptoms can include nasal discharge, congestion, malaise,
lip smacking, and excessive salivation.
More information about the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
of canine influenza can be found in the infographic and by watching
Understanding Canine Flu, a video interview with Merck Animal
Health's Dr. Melissa Bourgeois about
the disease's spread and the steps veterinarians and pet parents
can take to protect animal health. The interview is part of
#ScheinChats, Henry Schein's
signature social media series.
"As canine influenza outbreaks appear in communities across the
country, it is more important than ever for veterinarians to speak
with their clients about the disease's risk factors and warning
signs," said Fran Dirksmeier,
President, Henry Schein Animal Health, North America. "Through our Canine Influenza
Resource Center, practitioners can rely on us to help them have
that conversation. By raising awareness and promoting disease
prevention, we at Henry Schein Animal Health are dedicated to
helping create better-informed pet parents and a healthier pet
population."
About Henry Schein, Inc.
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq:
HSIC) is a health solutions network powered by people and
technology. With more than 22,000 Team Schein
Members serving more than 1 million customers globally, the
Company is the world's largest provider of Business, Clinical,
Technology, and Supply Chain solutions to enhance the efficiency of
office-based dental, animal health, and medical
practitioners. The Company also serves dental
laboratories, government and institutional health care
clinics, and other alternate care sites.
A Fortune 500® Company and a member of
the S&P 500® and the Nasdaq 100® indexes,
Henry Schein's network of trusted
advisors provides health care professionals with the valued
solutions they need to improve operational success and clinical
outcomes. The Company offers customers exclusive, innovative
products and solutions, including practice management software,
e-commerce solutions, specialty and surgical products, as well as a
broad range of financial services. Henry Schein operates through a centralized and
automated distribution network, with a selection of more than
120,000 branded products and Henry
Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than
180,000 additional products available as special-order items.
Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Henry Schein has operations or affiliates in 34
countries. The company's sales reached a record $12.5
billion in 2017, and have grown at a compound annual rate of
approximately 15 percent since Henry
Schein became a public company in 1995. For more
information, visit Henry Schein at
www.henryschein.com, Facebook.com/HenrySchein, and
@HenrySchein on Twitter.
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