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.
While different from the human flu, canine influenza is caused by a contagious virus identified in several locations in the U.S. Two different strains of the virus have been identified, H3N8 and H3N2. Currently, there is no evidence that people can contract this virus from their pets.