Humans aren’t the only ones suffering from the flu. Your dog may be too.

A strain of dog flu that has hit several states has found its way to Fresno.

Officials with Pet Medical Center & Spa in northwest Fresno confirmed they treated a dog that tested positive for canine influenza. And it appears to be the first case in the area.

Nationwide, dog influenza has popped up in California, Washington, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Canada, according to news reports.

In San Francisco, one clinic has treated about 50 suspected cases. But don’t panic if your dog starts coming down with flu-like symptoms. Less than 10 percent of the confirmed cases lead to death.

Typically, dogs with the flu share the same type of miserable symptoms as their humans. Watch for a persistent cough, nasal discharge, lethargy, fever and loss of appetite.

There is a vaccine, and veterinarian Alex Thiels at Waterhouse Animal Hospital of Woodward Park says he would suggest it for dogs that are being boarded or are around other dogs on a regular basis.

For most dogs, it may not be necessary.

If your dog is showing symptoms, talk to your vet. Thiels said there are out-patient therapies that are effective. Hospitalization may be necessary if the symptoms persist or lead to pneumonia.

Also, don’t worry, your dog didn’t get the flu from you. The dog influenza is passed from animal to animal.

To learn more about the dog flu, visit the American Veterinary Medical Foundation at www.avma.org and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at www.cdc.gov.

This story was originally published January 24, 2018 at 2:56 PM with the headline "Humans aren’t the only ones suffering from the flu. Your dog may be too.."