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Kern County Animal Services is warning the community about the potential of a dog flu epidemic to hit the county.
Cases of the canine influenza have turned up in Northern and Southern California and most recently, in Fresno.
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Nick Cullen, the director of KCAS, says it's only a matter of time until the deadly dog flu hits Kern County.
Animal Services offers the dog flu vaccine and booster for $10 at 3951 Fruitvale Avenue.
The Bakersfield SPCA, as well as The City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center will also vaccinating all dogs against the influenza.
