WARNING to dog owners in Florida

[wolfsoul]

I just posted this in General:

Don't know if this has been posted, but it's extremely important. I have just found out that there is an unknown disease that is spreading rapidly through the entire state of Florida. It seems that the disease is mainly plaguing dogs in shelters. The disease causes a very slow and very painful death. It would be wise for everyone to be careful which dogs they let their dogs play with, as there is nothing known about this disease thus far. It seems that the only thing we believe so far is that it may somehow be linked to Newcastle disease. It would be very good for everyone in the area to get their dog vaccinated for it.

Here is how you can help:


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[BitsyNaceyDog]

Wow that's scary. I haven't heard anything about it. Let me know if you find out anything more.

[honor_fl]

I have just found out that there is an unknown disease that is spreading rapidly through the entire state of Florida.

I just googled this and could not find any information about it at all. Can you provide a link?

[wolfsoul]

I couldn't find any websites explaining it either -- I just found some posts on message boards.

http://members5.boardhost.com/cataho...msg/20909.html
http://members5.boardhost.com/CatsCradle/msg/32763.html

And a cry for help to get Tammy's body to the place where it needs to be autopsied. This will help the vets determine what disease this is and how to treat it.

http://members5.boardhost.com/CatsCradle/msg/32898.html
"WE have to get Tammy's body (RIP) to the VET COLLEGE for autopsy.
PLEASE PLEASE- does ANYONE know anyone. I would knock on doors but my arms are not that long!

We need to get this pup autopsied and it needs to be TODAY!
Magi does not drive.

know a trucker? friend, family member?

EMAIL MAGI
[email protected]

Here is the MAP- 3 hour drive time
http://tinyurl.com/64zw9 "

[wolfsoul]

This is why there arent any websites on it:

Well, we all know that these folks do already know about this problem and that Miami is trying to keep things quiet so they can keep adopting dogs out

I do not want to go to the media first, because maybe, if one of the legislators will help stamp out this problem, he will want to go to the media as the hero.

[Samantha Puppy]

I would love to help, but we are very short on money at the moment... and I live in Maryland so I can't help with the drive.

I hope, whatever this is though, that they find out what it is and get rid of it before anymore pups die... I will add this to my prayers tonight.

[lizbud]

This sounds very suspicious to me. I wouldn't spread this
rumor unless you can provide a reliable link to more information.

[wolfsoul]

Originally posted by lizbud
This sounds very suspicious to me. I wouldn't spread this
rumor unless you can provide a reliable link to more information.

The link came from the catahoula rescue -- that is one of the places struck by the disease.

I don't see why anyone would spread a rumor about a puppy needing a transport to a vet --- what would be in it for them?

[wolfsoul]

It's too late. No one could transport Tammy. And dogs are still dieing.

[delidog]

I'm Not sure that I understand...
First post is "Deadly Disease"
Unknown Origin,No Symptoms,No Name for said disease...
Then "Get your DogsVaccinated"
Against What???
Then This Poor Pup dies....and looking for trip to Gainesville for Autopsy...
Believe Me, If Gainseville doesn't know What it is or how it is Contracted...There is No Vaccine for it...

Can you please be a little more specific????

Thanks....

[wolfsoul]

Originally posted by delidog
I'm Not sure that I understand...
First post is "Deadly Disease"
Unknown Origin,No Symptoms,No Name for said disease...
Then "Get your DogsVaccinated"
Against What???
Then This Poor Pup dies....and looking for trip to Gainesville for Autopsy...
Believe Me, If Gainseville doesn't know What it is or how it is Contracted...There is No Vaccine for it...

Can you please be a little more specific????

Thanks....

As I said in my first post: "It seems that the only thing we believe so far is that it may somehow be linked to Newcastle disease. It would be very good for everyone in the area to get their dog vaccinated for it."

It seems that the disease is closely linked to the Newcastle disease, and the vaccine for it has been known to help.

[Kfamr]

I've never heard anything of this.

[Jods]

I haven't heard about this, but I will keep my eyes peeled even though I live in Canada. Just because you haven't heard of it doesn't mean its not true. I'd rather it not to be true and be prepared then all of a sudden have it hit us. Wolfsoul posted this to help not because she was trying to spread a rumour. People on here have to stop jumping down each others throats.

[Kfamr]

I didn't see anyone jumping down anyone's throat???

[Jods]

Maybe I took it wrong, but it seems to me the way I'm reading it that Wolfsoul is trying to defend herself in this thread. I could be wrong and apologize if I am.