FYI

[BirdbyBird]

I received this information from my English Cocker Forum..... Thought it might be useful since we have RV'ing pups all around the states.....

[ecfanciers] Increase in Pythium Disease
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Sat, March 20, 2010 9:21:11 PM
From:
Vicky Spice-Dalgren
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To: ECfanciers@yahoogroups.com



> Experts are seeing Pythium cases on the increase already this year and
> expect it to be one of the worst years seen in a while. All the rain is
> making for more standing water. Ponds/lakes that had very low water levels
> for the last 3 years had grass and other vegetation growing in areas that
> are now under water since these ponds and lakes are once again full of
> water. It's great for fishing and for Pythium. Please visit any of the
> following sites and educate yourself and other dog owners about this
> disease.
>
> Though this disease can strike and kill dogs of all ages we see it more in
> the younger dogs. This is probably because younger dogs will play in any
> puddle they find and lower immune system. If your dog vomits 2-3
> consecutive meals, the first thought is they have swallowed something. If
> they have not, you might question Pythiosis.
>
> Primary states with infections: FL, LA, TX, MS, AL, GA; also, some in NC,
> SC, TN, MO, IA, IN, IL, OK
>
> www.pavlab.com
>
> www.pythiosis. spruz.com
>
> www.pythiosis. com
>
>

[avalen]

thats a new one on me, had never heard of it before. Thanks for
the education, will bookmark those sites for reference to share
with my doggie forum folks.

[bluepinecones]

Thanks, Tina.
That's a new one for me too.

[AlmostThere]

Interesting and good info. thanks

[kelpie]

Good info. Met a lady in Port A whose dog had been very sick fromdrinking the pond water there. Didn't know the name etc.