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HEALTH COACH - Coughing Canines? 6 Things to Know About Dog Flu At least a dozen dogs in Florida are sick with "dog flu," but what exactly is this disease and where did it come from? So far, 12 dogs in Florida have tested positive for a strain of dog flu virus known as H3N2, and many other dogs in central and north Florida are suspected to have dog flu, according to a statement from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. All of the dogs that tested positive for H3N2 recently attended one of two dog shows in the area, or were around dogs that attended the shows, the statement said. [11 Ways Your Beloved Pet May Make You Sick] Although this is the first time that this strain of dog flu has appeared in Florida, it has been spreading in the United States since 2015. Here are some important things to know about dog flu. What is dog flu? Dog flu, or canine influenza, is a respiratory illness caused by a strain of the flu virus that inf