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  3. H1N1 confirmed in pet dog

    in Health and Genetics

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    From the American Veterinary Medical Association website:

     

    December 21, 2009

    IDEXX Laboratories has confirmed 2009 H1N1 influenza virus in a dog in Bedford Hills, New York. A 13-year old dog became ill after its owner was ill with confirmed 2009 H1N1 influenza. The dog was lethargic, coughing, not eating, and had a fever. Radiographs (x-rays) showed evidence of pneumonia. The dog was treated with intravenous fluids, antibiotics, nebulization and other supportive care, and was discharged from the hospital after 48 hours of care. It is currently recovering. Tests submitted to IDEXX Laboratories were negative for canine influenza (H3N8) but positive for 2009 H1N1 influenza. The Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has confirmed independently that the influenza strain is the new pandemic strain circulating in the human population and not a swine-specific H1N1 strain.

     

    Clinical Signs

    The clinical signs of H1N1 virus infection are likely to resemble those of other common respiratory infections. However, more severe respiratory disease, including pneumonia, may be possible. Clinical signs may include:

     

    * Coughing, sneezing and oculonasal discharge

    * Fever, lethargy and loss of appetite

    * Dyspnea and tachypnea

     

    Click here for Industry Alert

     

    Click here for the AVMA's 2009 H1N1 Flu Outbreak page

  8. new Outrun Press titles

    in Books and Videos

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    It was a blast. Here's the thing: Anna's book is pretty unique (as I'm sure Tea's is). It's the first stockdog owner's manual I've seen, and it's really helped me, as a novice, understand the big picture and why certain skills (dog and handler) are important in managing livestock.

     

    Great job all!

  15. What does it take to get there?

    in Under the Handlers Tent

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    If the destination is the only mark of success, then many of us should quit now.

     

    If the journey is what matters to you - learning these dogs and this art without the boundaries of *your* life (money, time, the dogs you like and want to live with) - then you keep trying. And when and if you do win big, it will be worth all the more. And if you don't, there is nothing wasted and only good memories gained.

     

    So what exactly does it take to get there? I'll put up a quote from Calvin Coolidge for that:

     

    "All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work.”

     

    From all of us with a long journey ahead... thanks Wendy!

  16. Another breed guessing thread

    in General Border Collie Discussion

    Posted

    Mary, you always have the greatest looking rescues. I wonder why it's so important to someone doing flyball that this dog be a border collie - they don't have requirements that dogs be purebred, do they? Personally, I'd be more likely to brag on my mixed breed dog in flyball than on my border collie. After all, where's the accomplishment in a border collie that runs fast and is competitive? Just sayin' :rolleyes:

     

    Anyway, without seeing her on stock it'd probably be next to impossible to ascertain if she's a bc with any certainty (but you already know that). Your spaniel guess may very well be spot on. Remember Tip? No matter how bad I wanted her to be a border collie, she's probably a spaniel mix (but at 40 lbs., closer in size than your little rescue).

     

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    Guess we'll never know. But I'm here to tell ya, Daisy is waaaaay better lookin' than lots of the purebreds I see.

  23. How would you correct this?

    in General Border Collie Discussion

    Posted

    Not much to add, other than I can see why you guys giggle. He certainly isn't being malicious - looks more like youthful exuberance and, as Becca said, overstimulation. I like Brenda's suggestion. If that doesn't work, I'd let Charlie handle it (as long as he has good bite inhibition). It's amazing the rough - but bloodless - corrections I've witnessed. It seems like Fynn is ignoring the toys and instead concentrating on the other dogs; does he play with toys (Mick doesn't, no matter what I do)? Have you tried one-on-one toy time with him (I know you're uber busy) so he might give up on trying to be the center of attention? I know when Tip and Mick are playing, Calli dives in to be what Anna calls the fun police -- "too much chaos; I must get you under control, dammit!" smiley-devil25.gif

     

    Fynn sure is handsome -- I bet he'd be a natural on stock.

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