A yellow bird symbolizes joy and a positive outlook on life. Depending on the type of bird, be it a canary, finch or any other yellow bird, the meaning differs slightly. However, the overall meaning of joy remains the same.
The dog flu strain H3N2 is now circulating in more than two dozen U.S. states. Kelli Fabick of Ellisville, Mo., held her mother's Australian silky terrier, Zoey, as veterinarian Sarah Hormuth gave the dog a flu shot last April. The dog flu strain H3N2 is now circulating in more than two dozen U.S. states.
There are three types of flu viruses: A, B, and C. Influenza A and B cause the yearly epidemics of seasonal flu. Influenza C causes milder illness and is not believed to cause epidemics. Influenza A can infect a range of mammals and birds as well as humans, while types B and C infect mainly humans. Flu viruses are constantly changing via mutations, which is why you need a new flu vaccine every year.