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Author Topic: Fatal dog virus  (Read 6718 times)

CLKD

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Fatal dog virus
« on: March 12, 2014, 07:44:06 PM »

 idiopathic cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (CRGV). Idiopathic meaning that the cause is unknown.

If your dog shows any cuts in the skin or lesions go to a Vet. IMMEDIATELY!  there is no known cause for this virus which affects the kidneys = lethargy and most dogs are put to sleep  :'( because diagnosis is difficult and often dogs are not taken to Surgery soon enough.  The only way to diagnose this is by post mortem.

Have a look at Towcester Vet web-site which gives Links to other Vets. dealing with this new virus.  If anyone has any ideas as to the possible causes talk to your Vet.!
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Dyan

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Re: Fatal dog virus
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2014, 12:28:26 PM »

 :thankyou:
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CLKD

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Re: Fatal dog virus
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2014, 03:58:14 PM »

 :'(  sad isn't it.  No known cause ......
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honeybun

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Re: Fatal dog virus
« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2014, 06:01:16 PM »

Lung worm seems to have made its way to Scotland  :(  I will be treating this year. Boosters are due next month so I will be asking my vets advice. I have a little dog who will lick all sorts of things and if it's preventable then I will guard against it.


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Greyhoundgal

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Re: Fatal dog virus
« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2014, 01:13:44 PM »

Thanks for the heads up on this one CLKD  :thankyou:
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CLKD

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Re: Fatal dog virus
« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2014, 05:44:15 PM »

It's spreading.  Known in the New Forest and now in Northants.  Wonder if it's something brought in from abroad and then dropped ......
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