MP_the4pack Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 The dog flu is in the Northeast, one death and 26 sickened at a shelter which had to close Dog Flu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 We seem to see this EVERY YEAR around this time. The Bordetella Vaccines is usually not effective for this. NOT a good time to board dogs or take them to doggie parks! :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I just saw a story on this on our local news. They didn't say if we had any cases locally or not though. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3greysinPA Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 So, we protect them by keeping them home with us and away from other dogs? anything else we should do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Id be sure they are vaccinated against Bordetella, keeping them away from other dogs, AND disinfecting if you, say, work at a vets or kennel, etc., is about all you can do. If is kind of like when WE get the flu shot. It isn't always effective, and staying away from others infected, and handwashing really helps the spread of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicocat Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 If you work in a kennel or vet clinic - One other thing we used to do at the race kennel and adoption kennel was keep a tray with diluted bleach water to disinfect our shoes before we went home or into the kennel (if there was sickness on the compound). A cookie sheet works well. Quote Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 I've been certified to fit test the N95 masks. Want any of your needle noses fit tested? (I don't think they'll pass) In all seriousness. The bleach bath works. So do those little disposable booties. And if they need to go to the vets, keep them in the car until the last minute if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilversMom Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 One of the vets that our adoption group uses thought that my newest foster had this flu. He had the sympyoms and came from a shelter in NYC. He was negative thank God. This was on 8/9. Lrts hope they can get rid of the bug. Quote Mom to Nodens( Carl Lackey)and Pywackett (kittie) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Thanks to all for posting info on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 It's scary for all dogs but especially for dogs like my Beau who has a surpressed immune system and no longer gets ANY vaccinations. We have to make double sure . Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest onegreydog Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 That is so scary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Id be sure they are vaccinated against Bordetella, Is canine influenza related to bordatella? I thought they were different things & that's why there is a separate flu shot. Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahicks51 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 The latest from ProMED: Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:45:50 -0400 (EDT) From: ProMED-mail <promed@promed.isid.harvard.edu> Subject: PRO/AH/EDR> Influenza, canine (H3N8) - USA INFLUENZA, CANINE (H3N8) - USA ****************************** A ProMED-mail post <http://www.promedmail.org> ProMED-mail is a program of the International Society for Infectious Diseases <http://www.isid.org> Date: Tue 18 Aug 2009 Source: Discovery News [edited] <http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/18/dog-canine-virus.html> Canine influenza, the potentially deadly H3N8 virus commonly known as dog flu, is spreading. So far the virus has led to the death of one dog last week [week of 10 Aug 2009], closed down the kennel at Virginia's Fairfax County Animal Shelter, and, according to experts, is now affecting dogs in at least 4 other states: Colorado, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. While the reason for the shelter outbreak, which killed a 15-year-old whippet owned by a clinical technician and sickened 26 dogs, remains unknown, it's possible that one or more infected dogs from Philadelphia or Washington DC introduced the illness to Virginia. "Dogs often move in and out of shelter systems over long distances, such as via breed and rescue groups," Edward Dubovi, director of the virology center at Cornell's Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory, told Discovery News. "Boarding kennels and even elite doggie day care centers can also result in cases, since, as for kennel cough spread, the virus is highly contagious and dogs may catch it from one another," added Dubovi. He first isolated the canine influenza virus in 2004, after University of Florida researchers sent him fluid and tissue samples from greyhound race dogs that had died from a then mysterious respiratory illness at a Florida racetrack. Dubovi and his team determined the cause was the H3N8 equine flu virus, which jumped from horses to dogs. In addition to spreading from dog to dog, canines can also catch it from humans, who may have come into contact with infected animals. The illness has not yet sickened any people. Signs in dogs can include fever, lethargy, loss of appetite, and a respiratory infection that may last a few weeks. One to 5 percent of victims die from related hemorrhagic pneumonia. Although 30 states have reported cases over the past 5 years, Dubovi said outbreaks are "usually sporadic and then die out." "For example, we've seen outbreaks in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Pittsburgh, but those all ended," he explained. As officials work to contain the Virginia cases, nearby states and cities are also on guard. Tara deNicolas, a spokesperson for the Washington Humane Society, told Discovery News, "No cases are currently in our shelter." She added, "We're being very proactive, however, and are ordering tests whenever any possible symptoms surface." Just last month [July 2009], a vaccine was released for canine influenza. Dubovi said that, "in clinical trials, it reduces viral shedding and diminishes signs" of the illness. It's given in 2 doses, 3 weeks apart. Dubovi would like to see "blanket vaccinations in affected areas, as it would be nice to get this virus out of the dog population." The virus at present is more adapted to horses than to dogs, so wiping out the illness now would prevent future possible mutations within canines. Since dogs are in regular contact with their owners and other people, the illness could potentially spread from dogs to humans in the future, he suggested, given that it has already jumped from one species of mammal to another. More bad news appears to be on the horizon. Next month [september 2009], Dubovi said he will announce the discovery of yet another new virus. In the meantime, researchers continue to study why some viruses jump species, and what can be done to eradicate these illnesses. [byline: Jennifer Viegas] - -- Communicated by: ProMED-mail Rapporteur Susan Baekeland [This article sounds like cliffhanger soap opera television show: next month he will announce the discovery of yet another new virus. What is his motivation for waiting to make the announcement? Marketing of another vaccine? Further confirmatory research? Or waiting to see if it is already loose in the population? One conjures up many endings to such a tease line, but let us hope the delay is because of on going research for exact confirmation. When dealing with canine influenza, it is critical to get early medical intervention to prevent the death of the pet. We will all welcome a licensed effective vaccine. It is equally important to emphasize that this virus has not affected people and is not a threat to human beings. - Mod.TG] [Virginia and the other states mentioned can be located on the HealthMap/ProMED-mail interactive map of the US at <http://healthmap.org/r/00I3>. - Sr.Tech.Ed.MJ] [see also: Influenza, canine - USA: (NJ) 20090704.2405 2007 - ---- Influenza, canine - USA (PA): corr. 20070802.2495 Influenza, canine - USA (PA) 20070801.2482 Influenza, canine - USA (Multistate) 20070208.0502 2006 - ---- Influenza, canine - USA (FL) 20060620.1703 Influenza, canine - USA (WY) 20060503.1279 Influenza, canine - USA (multistate) 20060325.0921 2005 - ---- Influenza, canine - USA (multistate) (03) 20051002.2883 Influenza, canine - USA (multistate) (02) 20050925.2830 Influenza, canine - USA (multistate) 20050923.2811] ...................................tg/mj/lm ------------------------------ Quote Coco (Maze Cocodrillo) Minerva (Kid's Snipper) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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