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My Boys are fine, but life for me is truly the pits when the Boys aren’t feeling well. It’s the one time when I wish either they could speak or I could bark!

When Leo’s not at 100% he’ll look at you with those heart breaking eyes and try as he might, we just can’t seem to connect.

Nobody breaks your heart like Leo when he’s feeling low

Through trial and error I somehow manage to come within close proximity to the root of the problem, but when all else fails, off to the “Doodle Doc” we run…

Harley and his Doodle Doc

This love story is truly a medical mystery

Last week I read a blog post about a Mysterious Dog Illness Moving Through Ohio. It was written by a pet blogger I truly enjoy following…

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I am not “too” terribly worried yet, perhaps because there is still quite a bit of distance between VA and Calif and Ohio.

But I am “concerned” enough to lean on the cautious side and keep up with the emails I receive regarding this deadly new “mystery” disease that has sickened and unfortunately killed several pups most recently.

Not sure where all our readers are located, so I thought – why not at least air on the side of caution and share what I’ve learned so more pet parents can be aware of what’s lurking out there.

Even though these seem to be isolated cases… “knowledge is still POWER.”

Here’s what I’ve read -

  • There have been confirmed cases in two states thus far.
  • The virus is not common in dogs, typically found in pigs.
  • Symptoms include vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weight loss, neurological problems, a lack of appetite and lethargy.
  • Left untreated, dogs can die within 48 hours.

I know these symptoms “mimic” a dozen other illnesses. That’s what makes this rather scary. Since there is no definitive link to where, when, or how – Harley, Leo & I will continue to doodle through each day as usual.

I will still monitor the best I can, because they rely on me to keep them healthy and safe…

I love every minute with my Boys

If all of this is catching you totally by surprise, don’t panic. Feel free to visit these sites for additional information:

STATE WORKS TO IDENTIFY MYSTERIOUS FATAL DOG ILLNESS

STILL NO DEFINITIVE ANSWERS FOR DOG KILLING ILLNESSES

Thanks fur reading, I’ll keep on writing…

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Comment by Joanna, Zoe & Bender on September 11, 2013 at 1:42pm

Hi Cathy, I haven't subscribed to groovy Goldendoodles because I thought the DK blog some how connected.  I will subscribe and start commenting there instead :)

Comment by Cathy C. Bennett on September 11, 2013 at 12:55pm

Hi Joanna - How's Zoe & Bender? Leo is fine, he is a big ball of fun. Happy to hear you are enjoying Jen's blog post. She will be pleased to know you subscribed. Have you subscribed to Groovy Goldendoodles? I would love to see your comments on the website. I can't get DK comments on there for all my other readers to see. Thanks, and woofs to your Doods from my Doods. Cathy

Comment by Joanna, Zoe & Bender on September 11, 2013 at 12:20pm

Is Leo feeling better?  I hope they both stay safe and away from all the virus' thats going around!  

I read some of the blogs of "my brown newfies and I"...very cute and nicely written.  I am subscribing to her now :)

Comment by Joanne ~ Spud* on September 11, 2013 at 6:17am

Here is the latest on the virus. Please read this as a reliable source of information. 

http://news.vin.com/VINNews.aspx?articleId=28696

Comment by Cathy C. Bennett on September 10, 2013 at 2:32pm

Thanks Sheila. I think my opening for the blog post may have been misleading - Leo is fine! I really wanted to make sure I shared what I'd learned, and so my thoughts might have gotten ahead of me. I pray this thing (whatever it is) "get's got" before it becomes an epidemic throughout the country. Take care - thanks for reading 

Comment by Sheila & Finnley on September 10, 2013 at 1:55pm

A great reminder Cathy. It's easy to forget that an illness is still going around when the news dies down a bit.

I hope Leo is feeling better.

 

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