Hello everybody!   
      
   from:   
   http://www.lifewithdogs.tv/2013/10/deadly-ohio-dog-virus-hits-michigan/   
      
   Dog owners of the midwest, beware: theres a deadly disease striking dogs, and   
   it may be spreading to them by their owners. Flu-like symptoms may be present,   
   and can be fatal within 12-24 hours of contracting it.   
      
   Cases of the virus similar to circovirus (typically associated with pigs) have   
   been reported all across Ohio, and now six Michigan dogs have died from it.   
   There is no name for the mysterious illness, because veterinarians and   
   scientists arent exactly sure what it is yet.   
      
   The laboratory confirmation is important because the virus is newly isolated,   
   however we are not prepared at this time to confirm that canine circovirus is   
   the cause of the dog illnesses, said State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Forshey.   
   Because the symptoms being exhibited can also be linked to other known   
   illnesses, additional analysis and information is needed to determine if this   
   virus alone or in co-infection contributes to illness and death in dogs.   
      
   Symptoms can include lethargy, abdominal pain, lack of appetite, and most   
   notably, vomiting and bloody diarrhea. Dogs displaying these symptoms should   
   be rushed to a vet, especially if someone theyve been in close contact with is   
   also under the weather. Dogs can be saved, but only if they are treated   
   immediately.   
      
   Usually within about 12 to 24 hours of it starting, said Dr. Lindsay Ruland of   
   the Emergency Veterinary Hospital in Ann Arbor.   
      
   It is unknown how the virus is transmitted, but it may be spreading through   
   saliva and feces. No humans or other animals are believed to have died from   
   the virus, but doctors are recommending that people wash their hands   
   thoroughly with antibacterial soap and hot water before and after touching   
   their pets and their pets food, bedding, toys, etc. For the time, none of   
   these items should be shared between animals, especially if people around them   
   have had flu-like symptoms, and contact between dogs should be limited, or   
   avoided altogether if it is known that a dog (or its human) has been sick   
   recently.   
      
   Traditionally we dont pass viruses to our pets. This year, I think that there   
   is potential that we are passing it to our pets, Dr. Ruland said.   
      
      
      
   Matt   
      
      
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