Ebola Spread to Dogs? - Page 2

This is not where I originally got the information, but it talks about the kids exposed.

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2014/1001/How-Dallas-schools-are-coping-with-parents-fears-over-Ebola-case-video

Here is the scariest article 

http://www.northjersey.com/mobile/news/ebola-patient-told-dallas-hospital-he-was-from-liberia-video-1.1100107

freedomoutpost.com/2014/09/cdc-confirms-ebola-dallas/

I try not to be an alarmist (half kidding on above) but below from a article out of the UK says it all.

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The man with the first case of Ebola diagnosed in the U.S. went to hospital feeling sick only to be given antibiotics and be sent home. 
It was not until two days later that the man was admitted to the Dallas hospital and put in isolation, it has been reported. 
It raises the frightening prospect that he was mixing freely with other people for a full two days while showing symptoms of the virus - the time when Ebola is most contagious.
The unidentified patient has been in isolation at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital since Sunday, officials said. The hospital has launched a review into the delay.
Scott Gordon, a reporter for KXAS, tweeted 'Hospital reviewing why patient wasn't properly diagnosed on Friday when he was evaluated and sent home. Dismissed with antibiotics.' 

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2775872/Man-Ebola-Dallas-hospital-SENT-HOME-antibiotics-deadly-virus-discovered.html#ixzz3FZzkkTt6 
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An article I found on NPR...

We Don't Know A Lot About Dogs and Ebola-But We Should

Ebola may be present in more animals than previously thought, according to researchers studying the deadly virus, which has already been detected in chimpanzees, gorillas, fruit bats, monkeys, antelopes, porcupines, rodents, dogs, pigs and humans.

Although dogs are susceptible to Ebola, the CDC concluded that “infected dogs are asymptomatic,” meaning that they do not develop symptoms. During the early phase of their infection, however, they can spread the disease to humans and other animals through licking, biting, urine, and feces. However, the good news is that once the virus is cleared from the dog it is no longer contagious. Dogs do not die from Ebola infections.

 

That is what disconcerting.    Through normal everyday activity, a dog can pass it to a human.   Since dogs are asymptomatic, how do you know if a dog has it?

Want a terrifying scenario?

NASS is going on this weekend.  100s of strange dogs all over.  No way to know if any dog has this.   We know Ebola has come to the US and was not properly contained.  Dogs are going to be going to the restroom all in the same general area.   Dogs are dogs; they will sniff and taste where another dog peed.   Not all dog owners are responsible and clean up after their dog.....

 

The scenario is not unique to ebola though.  What about brucellosis?  It is rare, but that is why breeders are so adament that dogs test clean.  It can spread to humans, as can lepto.  These are things we *already* see in dogs, though somewhat rare, not just guessing like ebola.

Agreed.  The problem for Ebola is that there is no canine test for it.  If I am wrong and there is a test, are people testing for it?  I know I have not and never had a vet ask me about it.

(This is why I try to stay away from the news unless it is weather watch related.   My brain goes into all possible scenarios too easily.)

I agree that Ebola is not unique for canine to human transmission.  For most though, dogs are generally vaccinated or vet know what to look for.   Ebola has too many big questions; no vaccine, no outward systems.  Previously in the US, Ebola was not a concern.  Now not only do we have a confirmed case, but ball was dropped and patient had more than 2 days of exposer to the public.

NASS is being held less than 20 miles from Dallas.

If I was in the NASS show, no way would my dog have access to anywhere another dog might have peed.   Puppy pads on the bathroom floor and only open cement access until show time for my dog.

(I really should have never started thinking about this topic)

Fawn, are you serious? You never tested your dogs for Ebola and never had a vet ask you about it? It is NOT indigenous in this country, so why would ANYONE test for it in the US ? And dogs can be tested for it, that's why scientists know they can infectious. Anyway, one person who came here ALREADY infected with Ebola does not mean that all of a sudden dogs are infected. Take a deep breath and get in touch with the reality of the situation.

Not saying they are.    As I said before, worst case scenario.   

I am (are you?) not qualified to say for 100% certainty there is no danger though.  We all know how good the government is in keeping citizens informed and protected.  

 Would it not be better to take precautions though, especially in Dallas area?   IPO is rough and tumble; you can't tell me that owners/trainers/helpers do not occasionally get a nick from a tooth.

I personally would take extra precautions in Dallas for now.  Maybe an extra pain on my side, but better than the alternative.  

Lol, I am going to get out of this now.   Not going to dewell on something I can't control.    I think I will go watch Outbreak or 12 Monkeys.   Fake movies, right?