[nagdu] Parvovirus and Giardia

Mon May 6 15:55:07 UTC 2013

Thanks, Julie; I remember in the early 80's having a guide vaccinated
against Parvo; I remember information about the earlier vaccines not being
as effective as later ones, and guess who got Parvo?  It was a little over a
year later, she had to be put down due to bone cancer.
	It is good to remember that viruses do mutate, though it appears a
pretty good job is done at keeping these little beasties at bay and thank
God; Parvo wasn't fun to deal with at all.
Darla & Precious Roxy

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From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J.
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 10:19 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Parvovirus and Giardia

Giardia is transmitted usually by drinking  contaminated water, but it can
be picked up through any ingestion of contaminated substances.

Parvo virus can be transmitted through any contact of mucus membranes,
including eyes, nose and mouth.  It is a virus just like the common cold,
and can be gotten in any of the same ways.  It is true that Parvo has a
vaccine, but it is like getting a flue vaccine.  It will only protect you
against the strains included in the vaccine so the immunity isn't 100%. 
viruses mutate, sometimes rapidly, so what is in the vaccine may not be the
strain you get.  It is quite possible to be vaccinated for parvo virus, or
flue for people, and still come down with the virus.

HTH
Julie

-----Original Message-----
From: Darla Rogers
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 9:43 AM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: [nagdu] Parvovirus and Giardia

Aren't both  giardia and parvo transmitted that way, Stargazer?  More likely
Giardia since I know the schools vaccinate for Parvo and grads keep up with
the vaccinations.
Darla & Precious Roxy

P.S.  It seems someone was talking about another bacteria recently, too; if
I can find it, I'll post it.

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Star Gazer
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 8:00 AM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Figby Is Sick And Tips For Cleaning Up

Nature's Miracle works excellently at getting odors out.
I'm not sure what the cause of this would be. I'd have the vet test for
infections (there is one that is transmitted by contact with poop. It's
symptoms are an upset tummy, and it impacts people and animals I'll see if I
can google the name.

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From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jessica Diaz PC
Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2013 5:23 AM
To: gdblounge at yahoogroups.com; NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association
of Guide Dog Users
Subject: [nagdu] Figby Is Sick And Tips For Cleaning Up

Hi All
So we had a rather rude but definitely appreciated awakening. For the second
time in 2 weeks, we woke up to my husband's dog Figby crying and some
number2 liquid everywhere. We rushed him outside just now where we went a
lot more and it sounded like he was in pain. I cleaned it the best I could
by using a wet towel, pouring dish soap and water on it, scrubbing it a lot
more, and then spraying this stuff that is supposed to help with the odor. I
wanted to make sure I was doing it right because knock on wood, my dog
Saunders has never has had this inside. We are hoping Figby is better but
have him in the crate until the vet opens at 10. He did not each anything
out of the ordinary and my dog is fine. 2 weeks ago when it happened, he did
not try to wake us but he also had free reign of the house that night so he
did it in the living room. We wonder if it is his food but last time ,that
morning after we noticed it, he was fine the rest of the day. He is 9 and we
are scared that something might be wrong. Also, we had him around other
dog's today because we did not know it was pet rescue day at Petco when we
went to get Saunders food. I don't think that could be it though because
Saunders is perfectly fine. While this was going on he just laid in bed as
usual. Thanks for everyone listening.
Jessica Diaz
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