The H3N2 dog flu is spreading and and pet owners need to be aware of the virus.

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Dogs affected by the H3N2 virus pose a risk of infecting other dogs through direct contact. They also have a rare chance of infecting cats. The virus is believed to have come from Asian bird markets, reports Washington Post.

Here are a few things to know about the H3N2 dog flu, as collected from Washington Post.

• The virus has currently spread to 12 states: Illinois,Alabama, California, Texas, Massachusetts, New York, Wisconsin, Michigan, New Jersey, Iowa, Indiana and Georgia.
• It can’t spread from animals to humans.
• Symptoms of dog flu include a cough, runny nose and fever.
• The virus has a 3% mortality rate.
• There is no vaccination for the H3N2 dog flu.

To learn more about the H3N2 dog flu, click here.

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