Kansas State University’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory can test for a new strain of canine influenza, or dog flu, that has infected more than 1,000 dogs in the Midwest since April, according to a news release Wednesday by the university.

The new strain of the virus has affected dogs in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa and Ohio. So far, no cases have been reported in Kansas, according to the K-State diagnostic lab.

Symptoms may include coughing, runny nose and fever and typically develop two to four days after exposure, according to the news release. Symptoms can range from no signs to severe pneumonia occasionally leading to death.

A vaccine is available for the old strain, but K-State’s diagnostic laboratory is still researching whether it is effective on the new strain. The Lawrence Humane Society began vaccinating its dogs in April.

For more information about canine influenza testing, contact the laboratory at 866-512-5650. For more information about canine influenza, visit cdc.gov/flu/canine.