[NAGDU] Fwd: Dog Flew!

[David Andrews]

>I was sent this message, I don't know if it is true or not, so am 
>not doing mass circulation -- just to nagdu list.


Dave




From: "Powers, Terry (NIH/NCI) [E]" <Terry.Powers at nih.gov>
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>Please Shair.
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>I want to make sure you all know that there is a very bad strain of 
>dog flu going around right now. Florida has been hit very bad 
>according to my vet. The usual dog flu has mutated and this strain 
>is extremely contagious. Two dogs have died in NC (dogs in general) 
>and numerous cases of the flu which have been confirmed. They are 
>saying be very careful, don't go to dog parks or share bowls or 
>crates and by all means get the flu shot for your dog. It is a two 
>part vaccine with the second one coming 3 weeks after the first. 
>Dogs which have traveled, been to dog shows, stayed at kennels or 
>other places with a lot of dogs are especially vulnerable. This flu 
>is so virulent that there have been cases where animal shelter 
>workers took it home to their personal pets on their clothing. The 
>symptoms are a dry hacking cough, loss of appetite, lethargy, and 
>general flu type symptoms. It becomes extremely serious if it turns 
>into pneumonia. So, keep a watch on all of your furry friends. Don't 
>mistakenly think that it isn't in your area. It is so bad across the 
>country that my vet would recommend dogs stay at home. But, if they 
>must go out, then they must have the vaccine.
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>I received this from a guide dog user in NC.
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>Terry Powers, from MD
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