Comments on Cheap, Effective Remedy for Dog Flu Not Newsworthy?

I'm in Atlanta. There are now confirmed cases in the area. My dog had been attending a doggie daycare. She is a 7 month old Havanese. Her nose felt really warm two days ago and for the last couple days she has occasionally sneezed or coughed. I'm probably over paranoid because of the newscasts. Yet I'm considering running out to wholefoods and picking up the remedies. Anyone else in the area? I'm really hoping she is strong and won't have complications. I called a vet and they said not to bring her in due to no treatments available. I'm lost at what to do.

They kind of admit that, in the rest of the article:
Experts say dog-to-dog contact is the primary means by which the flu is spread, and dog owners are urged to avoid trips to the veterinary hospital if they believe their dog may have been exposed to the virus.
Canine flu is not fatal in most cases, nor does it pose a threat to humans, cats or other pets, the MSPCA said.
Angell's prevention protocol centers on the following recommendations:
•If traveling to the outbreak states, steer clear of all dog parks, veterinary hospitals (save for emergency treatment) or other areas in which dogs assemble
•Do not assume your dog is protected if he or she has been vaccinated against canine flu. H3N2 is a different strain, as yet there is no vaccine for it and prevention is the only surefire way to avoid infection
•Know the primary signs of canine flu which generally include coughing, runny nose, decreased activity, decreased appetite, and generally seeming unwell. If any of these symptoms are present, call you veterinarian immediately
•If your dog is sick seek treatment at your veterinarian’s office or Angell -- but inform staff upon arrival if your dog has traveled to the outbreak states, and keep well clear of all other dogs in the waiting area(s)

BOSTON —The MSPCA's Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston says it has seen the first local case of a dog flu that is quickly spreading across the Midwest.
MSPCA said a 5-year-old female terrier with a hacking cough was brought in on May 3 following a family trip to Chicago. The hospital is awaiting confirmation of the exact strain, but veterinarians suspect it is the same strain that has now become an epidemic in the Midwest. The dog is recovering at home in Watertown.
More than 1,700 cases of dog flu -- dubbed H3N2 -- have been confirmed in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, Wisconsin and Texas, the MSPCA said.
Excerpt from: http://www.wcvb.com/news/first-dog-flu-case-confirmed-in-boston-mspca-says/33167982?absolute=true

Dr. Falconer, I'm a pre-veterinary student wanting to specialize in homeopathy. I have a job at a conventional clinic (because no other clinic was hiring at the time) and I always feel uncomfortable when I hear the employees and such tell the pet owners how important vaccinations are and what not. So, my question is, should I resign and just shadow with a doctor or clinic that incorporates more natural styles of treatment/medicine? By the way, I do other things to get experience with animals, such as volunteering at cat and dog shelters and helping out at the the wildlife rescue center.

How incredibly frustrating for you Dr. Falconer. I applaud you for taking the time with the reporter and doing the interview knowing this was the likely outcome. Like a previous poster mentioned - it will at least drive more traffic to your website where the good stuff is.

Iris was right to be concerned, I think these homeopathic remedies would have the best results and ideally should be done under the care and supervision of a homeopathic veterinarian.
After all, we are talking about serious illness here. Natural doesn't always mean benign.
I thank Dr Falconer for the information, and I appreciate all comments. They inspired me to look up nux vomica.

o.k. what exactly are we suppose to get at the health food store for dog flu. Nice to know there is something to cure it, but what is it???

Very well put Dr. Falconer! The media is full of BS! All they want you to do(allopathic vets & pharmies that is) is to get this stupid flu vaccine which is actually going to cause your dog to get sick! Stop the insanity!

Yeah! We know you TRIED, doc! The dinosaur media gave you a bump, tho. Your blog circulation has jumped, with your fame!
I'm from the Show Me State, (MO) so I'd say you SHOWED 'em, they were just too "sold out" to honestly pass it on. That's why so many people have quit watching TV and turned to more trustworthy sources, like you! I actually think O' Brother Where Art Thou? was filmed in MO using real residents! Maybe an old classmate of mine, or two--I'll check the Laclede High School Annual.
I personally think your concerns about your "bald head" are baseless, since it's obvious your brain has grown so large that the hair just can't cover it anymore. It is not the hair's fault they are getting farther apart.

I worked in Television News as a Broadcast Systems Engineer for more than 6 years and I can tell you that this kind of "reporting" is par for the course. The purpose of News is not to disseminate information, it is filler in between commercials and advertising. Seriously. That is one of the main reasons I don't watch mainstream News anymore.
Dr. Will is doing a fantastic job of getting this information out in the world via his blog, and with folks like me and others reposting, sharing, and talking about the alternatives to allopathic "methods", we can do a better job of getting at the truth than this failed News snippet ever could.

What about the strychnine in nux vomica? I'm told that even though amounts are small, it can build up in the body & become toxic & kill.