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Offline DeeDee

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That Circovirus thing in Ohio
« on: September 10, 2013, 11:10:09 AM »
First I heard about it on the news about that doggy daycare being quarantined. Then I read more about it at a blog:

http://mybrownnewfies.com/2013/09/06/mysterious-dog-illness-moving-ohio-concerned/

Now it's serious enough that Dogs Naturally is writing about it:

http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/circovirus-dog-virus-fatal/?inf_contact_key=290c0f8c0054e4b482925d915809b65d38f28479da15e25e3b795ff8648857c2

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Circovirus: Why This Fatal Dog Virus Should Be Taken Seriously

Vets and pet owners in Ohio are on the watch for a new virus that can kill dogs in as little as 48 hours from the onset of symptoms. So far, three dogs in the Cincinnati area have died and several more have been affected. Their symptoms include bloody diarrhea and vomiting, extreme lethargy, neurological problems and a lack of appetite.

I'm finding this news disturbing. Especially since my sister called me and told me I needed to ask the vets about this (just to make sure):

My sister had to have her dogs vaccinated for something they weren’t normally recommended vaccines for but is being recommended now in her area. I found this story about it: http://washington.cbslocal.com/2013/08/27/dog-flu-reported-in-montgomery-county/ At least they know what it is in this case. They won't even board dogs unless they've had that vaccine.

For now, we're going to check especially by calling a shelter out of the blue in the area we intend to visit when RVing. We've still not decided where we'll go for our fall trip. But I can tell you, it sure won't be Ohio, Maryland, or Kentucky (due to its proximity to Ohio) or any other state near Ohio and Maryland.
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Re: That Circovirus thing in Ohio
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2013, 01:27:48 PM »
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To reduce your dog’s risk of circovirus and other diseases, it’s important to protect his immune system. This means feeding fresh, whole foods and refraining from chemicals, pesticides, toxins and drugs whenever possible. This also means vaccinating only if necessary – and in most cases, routine vaccines aren’t necessary.
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Re: That Circovirus thing in Ohio
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2013, 11:16:08 PM »
If the object of the game, is to protect their immune system, we give L-Lysine, I have no idea, what the dose for doggies is, and you get it in the human vitamin section, unless, they make it just for doggies in a product. You want the one, with NO fillers.

Another thing you can give is Omega 3 and Omega 6, this too, is an antioxidant. You want the one, made for pets, and a good quality one, you cannot give the human one.

http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/search.aspx?avs|Pet+Type=Cats&avs|Department=Supplements&avs|Health+Condition=Skin+%26+Coat+Conditions

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Found this too.

http://truthaboutpetfood2.com/heads
« Last Edit: September 10, 2013, 11:18:44 PM by The Kittens »

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