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2005-10-16 -Short Attention Span Theater-

New, deadly Dog Flu virus spreads quickly in U.S.

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Posted by trailing wife 2005-10-16 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11127 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 If only we weren't in Iraq, we would be able to confront this new, unexpected event. It is truly a crisis of biblical proportions.

It's done. Pop a cold one and watch the country die. All because of dog flu.

Thanks, Bush.

Posted by Gremp Ebbaitle1260 2005-10-16 00:43|| 2005-10-16 00:43|| Front Page Top

#2 More at link
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In a CDC briefing on Monday, Crawford said that between April and May 2005, the deadly flu had also crossed over to domestic dogs. But she noted that in 80% of dogs the disease is mild â with the animal having only a cough and runny nose.

However, as with human flu, in a minority of cases there may be complications and the dogs can develop pneumonia. The mortality rate is currently between 5% and 8%.

The team is urging anxious dog owners to take a commonsense approach. If their dog has had a respiratory illness it should be kept at home for two weeks, says Crawford, to let it recover and prevent other dogs becoming infected. But if a dog remains well, life should go on as normal.

Posted by Red Dog 2005-10-16 01:06|| 2005-10-16 01:06|| Front Page Top

#3 If their dog has had a respiratory illness it should be kept at home for two weeks, says Crawford, to let it recover and prevent other dogs becoming infected.

Hatfield was so looking forward to Aruba.

Posted by Shipman 2005-10-16 06:30|| 2005-10-16 06:30|| Front Page Top

#4
OK, first it was the "Bird Flue" now the Dog Flue? hmmmm.... I wounder what's coming next?

Posted by BRIGHT_SMILE67 2005-10-16 09:44|| 2005-10-16 09:44|| Front Page Top

#5 "Human Flu" of course.

Posted by Redneck Jim 2005-10-16 10:43|| 2005-10-16 10:43|| Front Page Top

#6 So, which drug company makes the vaccine for this dog flu? My stock portfolio has been lagging lately.

Posted by Rafael 2005-10-16 13:03|| 2005-10-16 13:03|| Front Page Top

#7 My stock portfolio has been lagging lately.

Then invest in BOOYA Mutual Hedge Fund.

Posted by JIM CRAMER 2005-10-16 14:11|| 2005-10-16 14:11|| Front Page Top

#8 I wounder what's coming next?

Fish tuberculosis.

Posted by Robert Crawford">Robert Crawford 2005-10-16 16:48|| http://www.kloognome.com/]">[http://www.kloognome.com/] 2005-10-16 16:48|| Front Page Top

#9 Hamster hempatitis promises to be a doozy.

Posted by Shipman 2005-10-16 16:57|| 2005-10-16 16:57|| Front Page Top

#10 Hamster hempatitis promises to be a doozy.

LOL

Posted by Red Dog 2005-10-16 23:25|| 2005-10-16 23:25|| Front Page Top

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