Parvo in adults. - Page 2

Post it Hodie, I don't care.. I hardly think it was rude. Thats your opinion, I simply asked you a question.  But since you deleted the post you wrote that I sent the PM to you ablout, No one will be able to see what you wrote. You started off by questioning my knowledge  of  being a breeder. Thats not what the OP was about...Why didn't you answer the OP instead of taking a cheap shot about my knowledge?  Yes I did apologize to you yesterday, I am human... I admit I made a mistake... I am not perfect like some on here...POST IT  HODIE< I DONT CARE , JUST DON'T EDITED IT....
Hodie, thank you so much.....

HODIE!!!!  GET THIS STRAIGHT.... I DID NOT ASK YOU PERSOANLLY FOR A TRUCE WITH ME. DON'T MAKE IT SOUND LIKE  I NEED YOU FOR ANYTHING. I POSTED IT TO THIS BOARD FOR EVERYONE, HOPING THAT PEOPLE WOULD AT LEAST THINK ABOUT IT....

SINCE IT JUST DISAPPEARED... WELL, THAT SAYS IT ALL....  SEEMS LIKE SOMEONE DOESN'T WANT US TO GET ALONG HERE. 

PS: HE WHO ANGERS YOU CONTROLS YOU..... LOL... I AM NOT THE LEAST BIT MAD, INTERTAINED YES, MAD, NOT.....
 

OSU Laboratory First to Discover a Virus in United States - OADDL Identifies A New Canine Parvovirus STILLWATER, Okla.¿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 can be quite heavy. One breeder claims to have lost 600 puppies in one night. Without diagnostic confirmation, 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 http://www.cvhs.okstate.edu.

New F-Strain Parvo Virus Warning! New F-Strain Parvo Virus: Unlike the other strains of parvo (this appears to be the 7th mutation of the PARVO virus), this one may possibly be airborne. Apparently this has been brought to this country (USA) from Europe. This strain is more deadly than the other strains of parvo and needs to be treated more aggressively. Dogs contracting this new strain will have accelerated symptoms and those dogs which are infected usually die of dehydration and shock because it commonly attacks the intestines causing severe, bloody diarrhea and vomiting. Making matters worse, it prevents the absorption of nutrients and fluids. As a further complication, it can also attack a dog¿s heart causing congestive heart failure. This complication can occur months or years after an apparent recovery from the intestinal form of the disease. It is most commonly contracted by puppies because their immature immune systems can¿t fight the virus off but adults can contract it as well. Adults can be carriers without showing any clinical signs. Parvo is most often fatal but, if an infected puppy survives, a complete recovery can occur. Typically, however, survivors remain somewhat un-healthy and weak for life. The canine parvovirus can be transmitted by direct contact or indirectly by contact with vomit, diarrhea or any contaminated discharges from an infected dog. It is excreted in the feces of infected dogs and if someone or something (human, dog, bird, etc.) steps in it, it can be transported to new areas. It can also be transmitted on hands, clothing and even car tires. Because parvo attacks swiftly, time is of the essence. If you feel your dog has been exposed to parvo, or it is showing symptoms, contact your veterinarian or an emergency veterinary hospital. From the time symptoms appear to the time of death can be as little as six hours. Fluids and electrolytes must be given to offset what the dog is losing. Care should be given immediately! The symptoms of parvo include a sudden onset of vomiting, bloody diarrhea, dehydration, lethargy, high temperature and sometimes sudden death. Symptoms are similar in adults, although they can be less acute. It strikes with a quick vengeance, and pet owners often make the comment that their dog was up and playing a few hours prior to the animal becoming extremely ill. Typically, it takes 7-10 days from the time of infection for the dog to start showing clinical signs and to test positive for parvo. Once the parvovirus is introduced into an animal¿s environment, it can remain active for up to 9 months for possibly even longer. It is very hardy and can withstand wide temperature fluctuations and most cleaning agents. In fact most disinfectants cannot kill the virus but chlorine bleach is the most effective and inexpensive. Any areas thought to be contaminated should be thoroughly washed with 1 ounce of bleach per quart of water. F strain symptoms to watch for: Gelatin-like stool with some blood. Vomiting with bile and foam. Rapid weight loss (within a few hours after becoming ill.) Temperature goes up to 106 or 107 degrees (You may or may not see a temperature rise) Not drinking¿acts normal, playing but rests more often¿probably not eating Lethargic¿lays around, dehydration continues¿at this point the dog will DIE in LESS than 24 hours unless it is detected in the first stage (not drinking and low grade temperature) Page 2 New F-Strain Parvo Virus Like all viruses, there is no cure. Vets simply try to keep the dog alive by preventing dehydration and loss of proteins by giving fluids, electrolytes, controlling body temperature, giving blood transfusions when necessary and regulating systems in the body during the course of the disease. The only medication that helps is SULFAMETHOXAZOLE TRIMETHOPRIM (bactrin). The dosage is 2cc per puppy under 10 pounds (even newborns) followed by equal amounts of water or electrolytes. Adults 18 to

Since Hodie said I sent her a "rude' PM, I want you all to see the original PM I sent her.  Here it is, as I copied and pasted it here, so you can see just how "rude" it really was. I guess this will be tagged as abusive also.


Sent May 09, 2010 12:30 AM to hodie

I thought I suggested a truce? Why do you have to take cheap shots by a smart question like, "oh I thought you were a breeder and would know about parvo?" I asked a question. Just stick to the topic which wasn't about me, but about a dog.....

Talk about RUDE, Nona. What, "Help me and help me now or I'll get you?" 

VM, please explain what you mean? I don't understand cuz I didn't demand anyone's help.  Just trying to understand your reply. I have been falsely accused so I don't want to take this the wrong way....
I don't mean to be sounding "rude" when I asked you that... LOL!!

I have not read all replies, But has the Dog never even been  Vaccinated against it for that has not  been said in the first post, If it has not been vaccinated then that of course is the Owners prerogative, But she or he is not the one who may get the problem so i call it irresponsible and not being a responsible Dog owner if the Dog was not vaccinated as a Pup then a Booster at the right time
If it has been then the Vet needs to look at it quickly things like that are no good talking about on a Bloody dog forum you are wasting time at the Dogs expense
Steve1