Parvo

[stevensansom 144]

Anyone heard about the new strain of parvo it's killin dogs an pups all over the country. Any more info would be great thanks Steven Sansom

[paulus 26]

Anyone heard about the new strain of parvo it's killin dogs an pups all over the country. Any more info would be great thanks Steven Sansom

parvo like any virus mutates all the time much like flu

[stevensansom 144]

Should we all be worried then cos there no cure for this strain?

[paulus 26]

Should we all be worried then cos there no cure for this strain?

there no cure for any strain only vaccination and that is not a cure,, its just retro treatment,rehydration ect, if it causes septicaemia then the dog has little chance, it really is as simple as that.

[paulus 26]

the virus does not directly cause death; rather, it causes loss of the lining of the intestinal tract, and destroys some blood cell elements. The intestinal damage results in severe dehydration (water loss), electrolyte (sodium and potassium) imbalances, and infection in the bloodstream (septicemia). In this case, septicemia occurs when the bacteria that normally live in the intestinal tract are able to get into the blood stream; if septicemia develops, the dog is more likely to die.

[stevensansom 144]

Cheers Paulus.

[bird 10,014]

don't think its parvo, it wason the news lastnight its came from America , think it affects the kidneys and kills them, forgot where it was , but think it saying in the one place as yet.?

[bmull 189]

Pet owners have been warned about a disease which has killed 16 dogs in the past year.

Posters are being placed in the New Forest, Hampshire, after nine cases in the area, with seven dogs being affected in other areas including Cornwall, Surrey, Worcestershire and County Durham.

The dogs suffer lesions on the lower legs followed by kidney failure between two and seven days later.

Vet David Walker said the deaths have similarities to a disease called Alabama rot which was first reported in the US in the 1980s. He said the cause of this was toxins from the E coli bacteria but this had not yet been traced in Britain

Walker, from Hursley, near Winchester, told the BBC: "The owners are taking dogs to the vets, then the signs of kidney failure develop two to seven days later.

"The advice I would give to the pet-owning general public is if you see a wound on your dog's leg, where you might ordinarily leave that for 12-24 hours, the advice would be to take your dog to the vet's. Most vets are now aware of the condition, so seek early veterinary attention."

A Forestry Commission spokesman said the cause of the deaths had not yet been confirmed and the signs had been put up to advise dog owners to look out for the symptoms.

He said: "There have been a few as yet unexplained incidents in the New Forest and the Forestry Commission is working closely with vets and putting up notices to inform the public.

"Owners should always keep their dogs under close control and be aware of anything they may pick up, chew or eat in a woodland area. If their dog becomes ill they should contact a vet as soon as possible with as much information as they can."

The sign states: "Between December 2012 and April 2013, a spate of dog deaths in the New Forest prompted an investigation into the mystery dog illness.

"A further six cases were also confirmed outside of the New Forest around the UK. Despite extensive testing, the exact underlying cause remains unknown.

"Unfortunately, a further two cases have been confirmed in January 2014, one dog having been walked in this area.

"Dog owners are advised to look out for wounds or lesions on the limbs or face of their dog which will not heal. Affected dogs then go on to develop signs of severe depression, loss of appetite and vomiting, quickly accompanied by acute injury to the kidneys.

"The reported cases represent an extremely small proportion of the many hundreds of dogs that are exercised in the New Forest every day and it is likely that this syndrome is extremely rare."

 

[bird 10,014]

that's the 1 mate,

[paulus 26]

theres already a post http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/topic/312427-alabama-rot/

[swg dave 334]

i wonder if any chemicals are being sprayed in the new forest

for any reason, just a thought...

[Westy76 546]

Been a few cases of parvo on FB lads having dogs PTS and all were jabbed.

[lurcherman887 178]

Some Boys don't jab the pups altogether and alot the old folky never did