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General Discussion => This 'n' That => Topic started by: CLKD on March 12, 2014, 07:44:06 PM

Title: Fatal dog virus
Post by: CLKD 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.!

Title: Re: Fatal dog virus
Post by: Dyan on March 13, 2014, 12:28:26 PM

 :thankyou:

Title: Re: Fatal dog virus
Post by: CLKD on March 13, 2014, 03:58:14 PM

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

Title: Re: Fatal dog virus
Post by: honeybun 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.


Honeyb
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Title: Re: Fatal dog virus
Post by: Greyhoundgal on March 14, 2014, 01:13:44 PM

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

Title: Re: Fatal dog virus
Post by: CLKD 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 ......