[NAGDU] Fwd: Dog Flew!

[Jordan Gallacher]

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Subject: [NAGDU] Fwd: Dog Flew!


>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
Thanks for posting this.  I will be contacting my vet about it before coming
to convention.
Jordan



From: "Powers, Terry (NIH/NCI) [E]" <Terry.Powers at nih.gov>
>
>Please Shair.
>
>
>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.
>
>I received this from a guide dog user in NC.
>
>Terry Powers, from MD
>
>


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