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