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Be careful when taking the dogs out for walks... this stuff is deadly.
 

OADDL Identifies New Canine Parvovirus

People in the U.S. have been reporting this new strain of canine parvovirus for some time but this is the first time it's been definitely identified in a lab. It is very dangerous because, at present, the parvo virus vaccine that your dog receives as a puppy and in booster shots DOES NOT cover this strain of the virus. The previous strains of parvo primarily affected puppies, it is a heartbreaking virus which can wipe out entire litters quickly. This strain, however, also attacks ADULT dogs.

Please keep watching news reports. If you do hear about outbreaks of parvovirus in your area you should take them seriously and not expose your dog to that area or to dogs that have been in the vicinity. There is no reason to panic, but you should exercise sensible precautions. Now that the virus has been identified in a laboratory setting vaccine
manufacturers will be able to work on a vaccine to protect dogs from catching the virus. But it will take time to develop, manufacture and distribute the vaccine in a large enough quantity, therefore, we must take precaution.

OSU Laboratory First to Discover a Virus in United States
OADDL Identifies A New Canine Parvovirus

A team of Oklahoma State University (OSU) veterinarians, virologists and pathologists at the Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (OADDL) recently published a paper in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology on their findings from a Canine parvovirus (CPV) study. Led by Dr. Sanjay Kapil, the group is the first to describe the CPV type 2c variant in the United States.

We were quite fortunate to discover this variant, explains Kapil. It has been known for SIX years in Italy but nobody paid attention to it here until we found it last year. Shortly after Kapil joined the OSU Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, he received a case at the OADDL. The adult dog had been vaccinated multiple times and still became sick with Parvovirus.

This was very unusual and we were totally surprised that it was CPV type 2c, which had not been found in the U.S. until then, says Kapil. What was so interesting was that after we described this disease, we ended up with samples from other locations here in the U.S.

A patent has been filed on the characteristics of the U.S. CPV-2c. The team reports that 500 samples were submitted from locations in south California to south Florida. The published paper has been presented at national level meetings and internationally in Italy and Melbourne, Australia.

However, their work is not done.  The team work was most important. Sometimes we received ten dead puppies a day.  We are working with several veterinarians and are receiving samples from cases with a history of vaccine failure, continues Kapil. Diagnostic laboratories need to be involved to identify CPV-2c. The disease now exists in all countries except Australia because of its geographical isolation.

According to Kapil, the disease presentation is different in that normally parvovirus does not affect adult dogs only puppies. However, since publishing their findings, the OADDL has received samples from adult dogs in Minnesota. Veterinarians are confused because the in office diagnostic tests come up negative, explains Kapil. Clinically it looks like parvovirus so they send it to us. The OADDL tests it and it is parvovirus. Now world-wide (except for Australia), this particular variant can attack the heart and intestines. He goes on to say that the mortality has been quite heavy. One breeder lost 600 puppies in one night. Without further testing, it is not known if the cause was simply this virus or if other factors were involved.

We will continue to study CPV-2c. Through collaborations with others we will search for more effective vaccines, he promises. Of 80 cases tested by the OADDL, 26 were from Oklahoma puppies/dogs. Of those 26, 15 tested positive for CPV-2c. For more information on the Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, visit their site.

13 Year Old Shepherd Falls

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=510124&in_page_id=1770

Warning for Dog Owners

 CHECKED OUT ON SNOPES...AND 'TRUE'!

If you have a dog ... PLEASE READ ... then pass it on! 

If you don't have a dog...please pass it on to friends who do!  This
knowledge can prevent a lot of suffering.

This week I had the first case in history of raisin toxicity ever seen
at MedVet. My patient was a 56-pound, 5 yr old male neutered lab mix that
ate half a canister of raisins sometime between 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM on
Tuesday.  He started with vomiting, diarrhea and shaking about 1 AM on
Wednesday  but the owner didn't call my emergency serv ice until 7 AM.

     I had heard somewhere about raisins AND grapes causing acute Renal 
failure but hadn't seen any formal paper on the subject.  We had her bring
the dog in immediately.  In the meantime, I called the ER service at
MedVet,  and the doctor there was like me...he'd heard something about it,
but...

     Anyway, we contacted the ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center
and they said to give IV fluids at 1 times maintenance and watch the 
kidney values for the next 48-72 hours. The dog's BUN (blood urea nitrogen
level) was already at 32 (normal less than 27) and creatinine over 5 (1.9
is the high end of normal).   Both are monitors of kidney functi on in the
bloodstream. We placed an IV catheter and started the fluids. Rechecked the
renal values at 5 PM and the BUN was over 40 and creatinine over 7 with no
urine production after a liter of fluids.  At this point I felt the dog was
in acute renal failure and sent him on to a specialist for a urinary
catheter to monitor urine output overnight as well as overnight care. He
started vomiting again overnight at MedVet and  his renal values have
continued to increase daily. He produced urine when given lasix as a
diuretic. He was on 3 different anti-vomiting medications and they still
couldn't control his vomiting.

     Today his  urine output decreased again, his BUN was over 120, his
creatinine was at 10, his phosphorus was very elevated and his blood
pressure, which had been staying around 150, skyrocketed to 220.. He
continued to vomit and the owners elected to euthanize.

     This is a very sad case - great dog, great owners who had no idea 
raisins could be a toxin. Please alert everyone you know who has a dog of
this very serious risk. Poison control said  as few as 7 raisins or grapes
could be toxic. Many people I know give their dogs grapes or  raisins as
treats including our ex-handler's. Also keep in mind that chocolate,
onions and Macadamie nuts can also prove deadly to your dog.  Any exposure
should give rise to immediate concern.

Laurinda Morris, DVM
Danville Veterinary Clinic
Danville , Ohio
Even if you don't have a dog, you might have friends who do.  

This is worth passing on to them.

　 Eliminate ear mites. 　 All it takes is a few drops of Wesson corn oil in your cat's ear...Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing.

Kills fleas instantly...Dawn dishwashing liquid does the trick. Add a few drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin irritations. Good-bye fleas. 　


Rainy day cure for dog Odor.　 Next time your dog comes in from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet, instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.

 A professor at CCNY for a physiological psych class told his class about bananas.  He said the expression "going bananas" is from the effects of bananas on the brain.  Read on:

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An article was published by Reuters on September 7, 2007 that is of interest to dog owners:

U.S. Free of Canine Rabies Virus http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSN0741162020070907 

by Maggie Fox  (Health & Science Editor)  September 7, 2007

"The elimination of canine rabies in the United States represents one of the major public health success stories in the last 50 years," CDC Director Dr. Julie Gerberding said in a statement.

For more information on the canine rabies vaccine http://www.RabiesChallengeFund.org/page4.html and The Rabies Challenge Fund http://www.RabiesChallengeFund.org/about%20the%20RCF.html

   Rabies Challenge Fund Reaches First-Year Goal:  http://www.mainelincolncountynews.com/index.cfm?ID=26297

    Pets: Rabies vaccine research may save some pain  http://www.newsday.com/search/ny-lspets5278482jul02,0,6559208.column

  The Vaccine Challenge http://www.animaltalknaturally.com:80/2007/05/01/the-vaccine-challenge-show-91/ 

   How Often Does He REALLY Need a Rabies Shot? http://animalwellnessmagazine.com/m/m86/main.htm;  

   Get Out Your Wallets, Rabies Challenge Fund a Reality http://www.mainetoday.com/pets/dogslife/007915.html. 

    Are We Overvaccinating our Pets?  http://www.spanieljournal.com/28lbaughan.html 

    Rabies Challenge Kicks Off Fundraiser: http://www.courierpub.com/articles/2005/10/12/lincolncountyweekly/local_news/4news.txt 

    Nationwide Campaign Launched to Fund Rabies Vaccine Study http://www.mainelincolncountynews.com/index.cfm?ID=14204; 

    Challenging the Rabies Vaccine  http://www.newsday.com/mynews/ny-lspets4432971sep19,0,1274963.column;

    The Rabies Challenge Fund  http://blogs.mainetoday.com/dogslife/002976.html 

    Rabies Challenge Fund & Master Dog Training at the Womens Podcasting Expo - Show #42 http://www.replay-video.com/guide/index.php?start_page=http://applian.com/guide/view_podcast_details.php?show_id=2156 .   

Anyone wishing to have a copy of the 1992 French challenge study data from a research team led by Michel Aubert in which dogs were demonstrated to be immune to a rabies challenge 5 years after vaccination, or Vascellari's study which documented cancerous tumors in dogs at presumed injection sites of rabies vaccine, please e-mail me at ledgespring@lincoln.midcoast.com .

Regards,  Kris L. Christine

Founder, Co-Trustee

The Rabies Challenge Fund

http://www.RabiesChallengeFund.org

http://www.marycy.org/oldwithdogs.html  Copy and paste the link to view

This dog poison quiz was circulated through one of my other rescue groups.  Give it a try to test your knowledge .... Dogs-Don't Eat These! quiz

http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz19784416a7868.html 

http://www.naturalrearing.com/newsandviews/articles/Vaccination_Protocol.htm

New Vaccination Protocol - IMPORTANT READING

As suggested by Dr. Dodd for years, the revised Vaccination Protocol for ALL 27 Vet hospitals will apparently be changing their programs.

 This is welcome news and should be taken with you to your vet should you need reinforcement against over-vaccination.

 VACCINATION NEWSFLASH [CIMDA support] Re: J Dodd's vaccine protocol

 I would like to make you aware that all 27 veterinary schools in North America are in the process of changing their protocols for vaccinating dogs and cats.

 Some of this information will present an ethical & economic challenge to vets, and there will be skeptics. Some organizations have come up with a political compromise suggesting vaccinations every 3 years to appease those who fear loss of income vs. those concerned about potential side effects.

 Politics, traditions, or the doctor's economic well-being should not be a factor in medical decision.

 NEW PRINCIPLES OF IMMUNOLOGY:

 Dogs and cats immune systems mature fully at 6 months. If a modified live virus vaccine is given after 6 months of age, it produces immunity, which is good for the life of the pet (ie: canine distemper, parvo, feline distemper). If another MLV vaccine is given a year later, the antibodies from the first vaccine neutralize the antigens of the second vaccine and there is little or no effect. The titer is not "boosted" nor are more memory cells induced.

 Not only are annual boosters for parvo and distemper unnecessary, they subject the pet to potential risks of allergic reactions and immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia. There is no scientific documentation to back up label claims for annual administration of MLV vaccines.

 Puppies receive antibodies through their mothers milk. This natural protection can last 8-14 weeks. Puppies & kittens should NOT be Vaccinated at LESS than 8 weeks. Maternal immunity will neutralize the vaccine and little protection (0-38%) will be produced.

 Vaccination at 6 weeks will, however, DELAY the timing of the first highly effective vaccine.

 Vaccinations given 2 weeks apart SUPPRESS rather than stimulate the immune system.

 A series of vaccinations is given starting at 8 weeks and given 3-4 weeks apart up to 16 weeks of age.

 Another vaccination given sometime after 6 months of age (usually at 1 year 4 mo) will provide lifetime immunity.

Tanzania Trains Rats To Sniff Out Land Mines

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DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (NNPA) - At a Tanzanian university, African pouched rats are being trained to sniff out land mines and explosives, which can then be made safe by the rats's human handlers.

After about five years' research and training, the first sniffer rats are now being field tested in Mozambique, a country with about 500,000 buried mines left over from its 15-year civil war. Like dogs, which are sometimes used to detect mines, the rats have an excellent sense of smell. But unlike dogs, the 30-inch, three-pound rats are very light and can work without detonating the mines.

The rats are also "more mechanical than a dog and they are easier to transfer to different owners," said the project's coordinator, Christophe Cox, in an interview with the BBC.

The rats are harnessed in a frame and wheeled over suspected minefields. When the rat smells a mine, it will scratch the ground to show the location. Then a human handler will reward the rat with a piece of banana, move the rat safely out of the way, and destroy the mine. According to the Apopo, a Belgium-based research group that runs the project, no rats have been injured in the line of duty.

This story come special to the NNPA from IPS/GIN.

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