A new virus, just being seen in Michigan recently, has the potential of killing your beloved family dog in a matter of hours if left untreated. What might be even more troubling is that the owners of these sick dogs have reported feeling symptoms of the virus as well.

A deadly virus, first seen in dogs in San Diego in 2012, and more recently in Toledo, Ohio, appears to have made its' way into Michigan. It is quickly killing dogs.

It is not known exactly how the virus is being transmitted, but what is troubling to veterinarians is that dogs may be getting sick from owners who are suffering from flu-like symptoms. If left untreated, a dog could be dead in a matter of hours.

More details in the video below.

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