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Post by unclejoe on Oct 22, 2015 7:06:28 GMT -5
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Post by Corvidophile on Oct 22, 2015 7:36:31 GMT -5
According to the article the vaccine is available in this clinic in the states, but this won't be the first time or the last time a journalist was wrong. Should Merial be emailed for confirmation?
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Post by Sherry on Oct 22, 2015 10:52:09 GMT -5
While I agree with vaccinating that piece has a couple of "fear mongering" scares in there that helps no one. No where else can I find the virus lasting 10 days outside the host body. bakerinstitute.vet.cornell.edu/animalhealth/page.php?id=1088How else can I help prevent the disease?
The most important step in preventing the spread of distemper is vaccination. Beyond that, however, certain steps may be taken to minimize exposure. Thankfully, the canine distemper virus is not as tough as the canine parvovirus and cannot survive for long outside the dog’s body. The viral particles may be killed by exposure to heat, sunlight, various detergents and soaps, and an assortment of chemicals. Any potentially infected dog should be isolated from other dogs. Once the sick dog has recovered or has left the home, pet owners should wait one month before introducing a new animal. Further, contaminated objects and areas may be disinfected using a 1:30 bleach-water solution. |
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Post by Heather on Oct 22, 2015 12:55:29 GMT -5
That's not the first time I've read contradictions to the strength and virility of various viruses. It does absolutely nothing to raise the credibility of the articles and one starts to wonder how much truth or what type of testing was done to get these results.
ciao
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