Canine Influenza Update | View our previous Canine Influenza post The outbreak in Chicago suggests a recent introduction of the H3N2 virus from Asia. Both Influenza strains (H3N2 & H3N8) can cause high fever, loss of appetite, coughing, nasal discharge, and lethargy. Symptoms may be more severe in cases caused by the H3N2 virus. Some infected dogs may not show …