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09-27-2004, 09:11 AM | #1 |
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| WARNING: Canine Flu Going Around! I received this message from a friend of mine who also is a breeder. I thought Id pass it along as it is very important information. There's a new "canine flu" that's going around and so far there is no vaccine. There was a big article on it in the 9-22-2004 edition of the Claremore news. The scientific name is Campybacteriosis. It is also known as Dog Show Crud because it originated in dog shows on the west coast. According to the article, they've been dealing with it in Arkansas for the past two years. They have parvo like symptoms and apparently, it is getting misdiagnosed. Not trying to make you panic or have anything else to worry about (because I thought--great one more thing as a breeder that I have to worry about!!!!) but I wanted to make sure you had heard about it because it's striking pets as well as kennels. Apparently, it is air-borne so it can come in on the wind and the treatment for it is simple and effective--rehydration and antibiotics such as Tetracycline and Erythromycin-- timing is crucial. They are advising that even if you've vaccinated an animal for parvo, if you notice your pet or dog not feeling well--vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy--to have them checked out---there is only about a 24 hour window to get them treatment, otherwise the treatment won't help. The article (and it was even on the news on tv) said for more information about the "Canine Flu" visit the Wildheart Ranch online at www.wildheartranch.org, or call Hooves, Paws and Claws at 918-342-1509. You might want to check with your vet clinic and make sure they are aware of it and keeping updated on it and give them above web site and phone number.They've had at least 25 canine deaths in and around Rogers County during the past few week. We're about one mile from the county line. They are attributing the appearance of it in Rogers County to the unusual summer weather. (they state that Oklahoma's summer weather being similar to that of the west coast this year, conditions were ideal for this bacteria to grow and thrive here.) They also said that this should be a "Red Alert" to all veterinarians and pet owners as what makes this so dangerous is that, by the time you test the animal to determine what kind of bacteria it has, the animal could already be dead. So anyway, don't panic, just heads up and be aware. |
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09-27-2004, 09:25 AM | #2 |
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| Yikes! Time to keep the Yorkie at home and be very cautious around other dogs! Since this dog flu hits SMALL BREEDS! Sorry for the long posts, but this is important for us to know! Here's some more information as well: --- UPDATE 9-26-04 We have been working VERY hard on this. Doctor Cash is near exhaustion, but we are building steam. We believe we have our tissue samples from animals that died immediately upon arriving at the clinic. We are taking them to OSU tomorrow. We are learning many things on our own, through other vets and a pathologist who is aware of this and is helping us. The public and email has been the MOST helpful. We cant thank you enough!! The lab told us to KEEP GOING!! DONT STOP NOW!! WE ARE GETTING THERE!! We have opted to turn down further press until we have our lab results. We are getting WAY too many suspect reports to stop now. This is something new in our area, and it is MEAN. WHAT WE NEED: Anyone who has lost a dog to these symptoms or had one treated with these symptoms-we need the animals age, breed, housing conditions, vaccine history, any diagnostic information, tests run, treatment regiments, results etc. We need location and contact information of the owner and or vet. We do not care if the animal was seen by a vet or not. You can remain annonomous if you wish. Please come forward. The diagnosis may be unknown or may be gastro enteritis, parvo or poisoning either by an unconfirmed toxin or possible food poisoning or other. We are trying to get a profile of the affected areas and numbers reported showing a potential outbreak of higher than normal cases showing these symptoms. We dont have to have the technical info, though it would be helpful, but whatever you know is fine. So far, we are definitely seeing something. There is no question to Doctor Cash, some vets who are working to help us, and the lab at OSU is now on board and backing us 100%. Cats are included in this. We have NOT YET examined a cat with this condition, but are hearing possible reports. We do not want panic, we need information to help the lab find the answers so we can identify and stop this. We also need subjects to examine and treat so we can report results. If you have a vaccinated, healthy animal that died of these symptoms prior to medical treatment, Doctor Cash needs fresh tissue samples. It seems horrible, but we are asking for the sake of other animals that have a chance if we can only crack this. Please contact either one of us or have your vet send the tissue to the OSU lab. If you have unvaccinated young puppies dying of these symptoms, please let us know. ALSO, Doctor Cash is paying for the lab work that goes out of her clinic. I gave her what I could. It is already expensive, but will surely climb as we are covering the costs for any new subjects to be tested, and providing the courier service to the Lab in Stillwater. If there is anyone who travels to OSU from Claremore on a regular basis, we could use some help to cut costs. We are trying to save pets. We are working on behalf of the people who want to protect their pets. There is MUCH speculation that this is a hoax or we are looking at parvo. IT IS NOT A HOAX and yes, the way parvo works, we could be looking at a new strain. That is possible, but this strain is resistant to our current vaccines. Either way we need to find out what it is and how to stop it and prevent it. We are not ruling out anything at this point, but we still believe the bacteria is killing the animals though we do not know what is causing the bacteria to be allowed to reproduce in this manner. Doctor Cash has her suspicions. She needs help to proove it. If you could PLEASE find a minute to send a small donation to Doctor Cash's clinic to cover the cost of this research. Even $5 will make a huge difference!!! Please earmark donations for OSU RESEARCH. If there is any leftover money. it will be donated to the Rogers County Humane Society to care for the strays. We dont need a fortune to do this, but I am trying to keep Doctor Cash from having to shoulder the expense on top of all the work she is contributing to this. She of course told me not to worry about it. I am acting on my own here. I feel it is important to show her that the community of animal owners is behind her. These reports are not exclusive to Claremore Oklahoma. This is happening all over. Thank you and please circulate this email. I dont care WHO IS SAYING WHAT about hoaxes. When this is all over, everyone will know that this nightmare was justified. Just give us time. We will have your answers. We never meant to cause hysteria and apologize to the vets that are complaining to us. We only want to get this info out there to help the lab and others confirm our suspicions and diagnose the problem. We are gaining nothing from this except added work, headaches, and soon, lives saved. I am supporting Doctor Cash by volunteering at her clinic, helping with phone calls, sharing information and research. Again, I am not a vet, but I know a darn good one that listened to her determined, stubborn patients and went digging. She has found something and she wont quit until she proves it. Were almost there, but need more cases, more information and MUCH more support. I will post ANY findings on my website as soon as I have them. Symptoms: Quick onset of nausea, lethargy, and include vomiting and/or dark, runny strong smelling diarrhea. Most dangerous to young, old and small dogs and dogs with immune system problems. The onset is faster than parvo. Much faster. Dont wait. Get help. Routine parvo treatments may eventually save these animals if caught early, though we have treated it in early stages for a quick turnaround and have had other vets who tried this, report positive results. The drug we are using is cephelexin 250mg per 25 lbs, ceph drops for puppies. We need to know about ANY results either way. Please contact me! Thank you! Annette King Tucker wheartrnch@aol.com Wild Heart Ranch Wildlife Rescue 918)341-9629 http://www.wildheartranch.org/ Dr. Lesleigh Cash-Warren Hooves Paws and Claws 1840 W Country Club Rd Claremore, Ok 74017 pathology reports or any pertinant info can be emailed to me, or faxed to Doctor Cash during business hours at 918)342-1512 (fax line only) Im trying to cut her phone calls down. Her and I are in constant contact. Please call me with any information or basic questions, unless you have an emergency, then by all means, call your vet immediately. There is no time to wait if your animal has what we are working on. For the vets that are furious with us for causing alarm in their practice, please put your guns down and give us some time. We know this is frustrating. We WILL have your answers. We either need support or silence right now. OSU told us to KEEP DIGGING!!!!!!! They need more test subjects and profiles. They are finding what we are describing. They need more cases to test. The only way we can do that is to go looking. Thats all the email is about. Sorry for the inconvenience. We have also heard from a few other vets (out of state) that they tried to get attention for something like this in the past, but because of the bacteria involved, which is relatively common, just does not normally multiply to deadly porpotions like it is in this strain of 'whatever it is', they were harassed and discredited and eventually dropped it. Weve come too far. As long as we are getting information, we will keep going. Please help us. Last edited by fasteddie; 09-27-2004 at 09:30 AM. |
09-27-2004, 09:27 AM | #3 |
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| KEY POINTS: Campybacteriosis AKA Dog Show Crud (our search began for campylobactor, but we are finding different bacterias also!) THIS IS NOT A FLU VIRUS EVEN THOUGH IN SOME AREAS IN THE PAST IT HAS BEEN CALLED THE DOG FLU OR CANINE FLU. IT IS NOT AIRBORNE THAT WE YET KNOW OF Campybactor, Salmonella, E-coli & C-coli bacterias and normally present bacterias overgrowing in digestive tract Parvo like symptoms (may test positive for parvo even if dog was vaccinated) and may also be diagnosed as gastroenteritis or poisoning Highly contagious to other pets, livestock and humans. Looks like a poisoning because of quick onslaught of symptoms and mortality in puppies Begins with vomiting, lethargia, loss of appetite, diarrhea. Emaciates animals faster than parvo. Very deadly in puppies and weak animals. Reported deaths in puppies of under 12 hours with minor symptoms of lethargy and vomiting Puppies, small breeds and weak or elderly dogs most at risk Healthy adult dogs can become exposed and not become sick. Can cause spontaneous abortion in pregnant dogs. Treatment for dogs is Cephalexin 250 mg per 25 lbs ORALLY. Ceph drops for puppies Repeat every 8 to 12 hours until symptoms stop Rehydrate with Sub Q fluids-Not IV until symptoms stop Single dose given to exposed dogs to prevent symptoms Humans exibit food poisoning like symptoms, ie. Cramping, diarrea, fever. Can last 5 to 7 days. Not usually serious Avoid community animal elimination areas Pick up feces around yard Change outdoor water bowls daily-bleaching and drying weekly Avoid ponds, puddles and stagnant pools Use gloves and antibacterial cleaner to clean up after a sick dog Use Bleach water or antibacterial agents to wash exposed linens, clean shoes and exposed items Use antibacterial wipes for your dogs feet after walking him where dogs are concentrated Cooler weather may bring relief and kill the bacteria! Hang in there! POSSIBLE CAMPYBACTERIOSIS aka DOG SHOW CRUD The above information is deducted from the articles found at the links below. PLEASE read and print from these links to gather further and more detailed information that is imperative for proper identification, treatment and prevention. Thank you!! http://www.afghans-online.co.uk/campy.htm http://www.dogstuff.info/dog_show_crud.html http://www.apaws.org/canineflu.html Mija Arnett above, taking a nap with her buddies. Mija died September 19th of Canine Flu less than 12 hours of first symptoms Tobey Arnett and Bailey, the girl that adored him. Tobey died overnight of Canine Flu. The only warning was lack of activity and appetite. Our Bill. A 60 lb puppy that literally dropped dead within 24 hours of vomiting. He was also vaccinated and healthy. These are the lost babies that I loved and tried to help save. These are the reason I would not stop until I uncovered this killer. My posts are being compared to the "Bill Gates trip to Disneyland posts" and the deadly swiffer wet jet. Very hurtfull after all we have been through here, but I do have something to say to that. If your dog has been vaccinated and exibits parvo symptoms and has not been poisoned, try the cephelexin regiment described above. It will most likely save you and your pet a horrible experience and its life and you thankfully will never know what could have been had you not had this information. This illness is basically the same thing that happens with food poisoning. The damage to the intestine looks the same as parvo under a microscope. Its very simple. These dogs died from bacteria. Not a virus, not poison, not worms, fleas or neglect. The bacteria was passed from one dog to another. Both of these famililies including mine had been sick with a horrible intestinal bug just a few months ago. Possible? Sure. It all matches what is in the above articles. It is the cynicism and disregard of the possibility that a dog owner may very well have handed over an opportunity to diagnose this condition, but because its being called a hoax, more opportunities will be missed and more animals will die. Please dont be a part of the people that would have our babies die for nothing. At least help us circulate our concerns and find someone who will give us some answers and not add insult to injury by calling this nightmare a hoax. It is anything but. MERCK VET MAUAL REGARDING CAMPYLOBACTERIOSIS IN DOGS, HUMANS, AND OTHER ANIMALS MERCK VET MANUAL COPIED TEXT Campylobacteriosis: Introduction Etiology Transmission and Epidemiology Clinical Findings Lesions Diagnosis Treatment and Control |
09-27-2004, 09:28 AM | #4 |
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| Gastrointestinal campylobacteriosis, caused by Campylobacter jejuni or C coli , is now recognized as a cause of diarrhea in various animal hosts, including dogs, cats, calves, sheep, ferrets, mink, several species of laboratory animals, and man. In man, it is a leading cause of diarrhea. Campylobacter jejuni and C coli are also recovered from feces of asymptomatic carriers. Animals, including dogs and cats (especially those recently purchased from shelters or pounds) as well as wild animals maintained in captivity, can serve as sources of human infection. The agent(s) also is isolated frequently from the feces of chickens, turkeys, pigs, and other species. The disease occurs worldwide, and its prevalence appears to be increasing as proper culture techniques for C jejuni and C coli are refined and updated. Clinical manifestations may be more severe in younger animals. In studies using monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies, Campylobacter spp (probably not C jejuni ) have been associated with proliferative ileitis in hamsters, porcine proliferative enteritis, and proliferative colitis in ferrets. However, a cause and effect relationship has not been proved experimentally due to the inability to culture the intracellular Campylobacter sp in vitro. Etiology: Campylobacter is a gram-negative, microaerophilic, slender, curved, motile bacterium with a polar flagellum. Campylobacter jejuni is routinely associated with diarrheal disease; however, C coli , distinguished from C jejuni on the basis of hippurate hydrolysis, is occasionally isolated from diarrheic animals and is routinely recovered from asymptomatic pigs. More recently, other intestinal, catalase-negative campylobacters, " C upsaliensis " and C helveticus , have been isolated from diarrheic dogs as well as from asymptomatic dogs and cats. Campylobacter (Vibrio) sp was once associated with swine dysentery ( Swine Dysentery), but this is now recognized as being caused by Treponema hyodysenteriae . It is now believed by most that Campylobacter spp do not produce porcine proliferative enteritis ( Porcine Proliferative Enteritis) even though a new organism, Campylobacter hyoilei , has been associated with porcine proliferative enteritis. Because of the slow growth and microaerophilic requirements of Campylobacter , standard culture methods require selective media that incorporate various antibiotics to suppress competing fecal microflora. Campylobacter jejuni and C coli grow well at 42°C in an atmosphere of 5-10% carbon dioxide and an equal amount of oxygen. Cultures are incubated 48-72 hr; colonies are round, raised, translucent, and sometimes mucoid. The organism can be identified by a series of biochemical tests routinely available in diagnostic laboratories. Transmission and Epidemiology: As with most intestinal pathogens, fecal-oral spread and food- or water-borne transmission appear to be the principal avenues for infection. One suspected source of infection for pets, as well as mink and ferrets raised for commercial purposes, is ingestion of undercooked poultry and other raw meat products. Asymptomatic carriers can shed the organism in their feces for prolonged periods and contaminate food, water, milk, and fresh processed meats (including pork, beef, and poultry products). The organism can survive in vitro at 41°F (5°C) for 2 mo and can survive in feces, milk, water, and urine. Wild birds also may be important sources of water contamination. Unpasteurized milk has been cited as a principal source of infection in several outbreaks in man. Clinical Findings: The diarrhea appears to be most severe in young animals. Typical signs in dogs include mucus-laden, watery, and/or bile-streaked diarrhea (with or without blood) that lasts 3-7 days; reduced appetite; and occasional vomiting. Fever and leukocytosis may also be present. In certain cases, intermittent diarrhea may persist >2 wk; in some, it may be present for months. Gnotobiotic puppies inoculated with C jejuni developed malaise, loose feces, and tenesmus within 3 days of inoculation. In calves, signs vary from mild to moderate. The diarrhea is thick and mucoid with occasionally visible blood flecks; temperature may be normal. Diarrhea with mucus and blood also has been seen in primates, ferrets, mink, and cats. Campylobacter mucosalis and C hyointestinalis have been isolated from pigs with intestinal adenomatosis. Diarrhea and wasting disease are also clinically evident in these animals. Organisms with ultrastructure similar to Campylobacter spp have been seen in hyperplastic ileal epithelial mucosa of hamsters with proliferative ileitis; C jejuni has been isolated from these lesions but has failed to reproduce the syndrome. Organisms with Campylobacter -like morphology also have been associated with proliferative colitis in ferrets and with hyperplastic intestinal lesions in guinea pigs and rats. Campylobacter -like organisms have been described in young rabbits with acute typhlitis; it is now known that these organisms are a Desulfovibrio species. Lesions: In 3-day-old chickens infected with C jejuni , the organisms were detected within epithelial cells and mononuclear cells of the lamina propria; the jejunum and ileum were the most severely affected. Congested and edematous colons were found in dogs 43 hr after inoculation; microscopically, there was reduction in epithelial height, loss of brush border, and reduced numbers of goblet cells in the colon and cecum. Hyperplastic epithelial glands resulted in a thickened mucosa. Histologic changes in calves primarily involve the jejunum but also can involve the ileum and colon. The lesions can vary from mild changes to severe hemorrhagic enteritis. The mesenteric lymph nodes are edematous. A putative enterotoxin and cytotoxin have been identified in C jejuni infection; however, their role in production of the disease is not known. Experimentally, some strains of C jejuni produce a hepatitis in mice. Diagnosis: The standard method for diagnosis is microaerophilic culture of feces at 42°C; a special medium is commercially available. Diagnosis is also possible by using darkfield or phase-contrast microscopy, by which fresh fecal samples are examined for the characteristic darting motility of C jejuni . This method is especially useful during the acute stage of diarrhea when large numbers of organisms are more likely to be shed in the feces. Various techniques can detect serum antibodies to different antigens of Campylobacter spp . Heat-stable or heat-labile antigen schemes are used routinely to serotype various strains. Serial serum samples to demonstrate rising antibody titers are helpful in diagnosis. Intestinal viruses as well as other intestinal bacterial pathogens must be ruled out in animals with Campylobacter -associated diarrhea. Treatment and Control: Isolation of C jejuni or C coli from the diarrheic feces is not, in itself, an indication for antibiotic therapy. Because C jejuni and C coli have only recently been recognized as potential intestinal pathogens in animals, efficacy of antibiotic therapy has been reported infrequently. In certain cases in which animals are severely affected or present a zoonotic threat, antibiotic treatment may be indicated. In general, C jejuni and C coli isolates from animals are similar to those isolates obtained from human populations. Erythromycin, the drug of choice for Campylobacter diarrhea in man, is also effective in other animals. Gentamicin, furazolidone, doxycycline, and chloramphenicol also can be used. Ampicillin is relatively inactive against most strains of Campylobacter . Most strains are also resistant to penicillin. Tetracycline and kanamycin resistance in certain C jejuni strains is reported to be plasmid-mediated and transmissible within C jejuni serotypes. Efficacy of sulfadimethoxine and sulfa combinations is variable. Before therapy is instituted, isolation and sensitivity tests should be done. Some animals continue to shed the organism despite antibiotic therapy. Quinolone antibiotics may be useful in eliminating C jejuni and C coli in asymptomatic carriers, but drug resistance can develop to this class of antibiotics. NOT A HOAX! HERES PROOF! PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION!!! This is what we suspect is going on. My Chica. A vaccinated puppy who contracted this illness 3 days after losing BIll. Not knowing about the bacteria present and wasting no time, I treated her with the standard Parvo regiment. She lost half her body weight and nearly died . It took a week, but we saved her. She is completely healthy today. Amy Arnett's little Nino. Went lethargic and began vomiting later in the day of losing Tobey and Mija. NOW having the information about this bacteria only hours of Mija dying in our arms, he was treated with one cephalexin pill, Nino immediately improved and was normal the following day. PLEASE, if your animal is exibiting these symptoms, you need to see your vet and have it properly diagnosed to be certain that this is what you are dealing with. We are by no means saying that you should treat without diagnosing, HOWEVER the treatment is simple and if it works, than this is probably the cause. INTERNET ARTICLES DO NOT REPLACE PROPER VETERNARY CARE! 09-25-04 Update Oklahoma State University is researching this problem. They are finding these bacterias in animals, and are hearing reports of strange, fast killing parvo-like outbreaks elsewhere. We still do not have a clear picture of what it going on. Phone calls and emails from people losing pets in this manner are still coming in daily. We hope to have answers soon. OSU told us to keep informing the public of the problem and that they are working hard to get us some answers. Until then, PLEASE watch your pets. You can also donate through my pay pal account on this sites home page. PLEASE EAR MARK "OSU LAB WORK" |
12-04-2004, 04:48 PM | #5 |
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| Any update on this? Any word on whether this disease has been controled? I asked my vet this morning about it but he hasn't even heard of it (we're on the east coast here). Haven't heard anything among dog show people either. Just was at a show in Massachustts this past weekend . . . we have another show in Southern New Jersey in two weeks and would also like to attend the Yorkie National in February in New York. Now I am very concerned about dogs being shipped in from all over the country ariving at these shows who could have been exposed. Is there some good news here? |
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