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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSC dog confirmed with SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, vet says
https://www.wyff4.com/article/sc-dog-confirmed-with-sars-cov-2-virus-that-causes-covid-19-vet-says/33336306The dog had to be euthanized due to his chronic condition
CLEMSON, S.C.
A Charleston County dog has been confirmed positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans, according to Clemson University.
Dr. Boyd Parr, state veterinarian and director of Clemson Livestock Poultry Health (LPH), said a private veterinarian decided to test the dog an 8- or 9-year-old shepherd mix for SARS-CoV-2 after one of its owners was confirmed to have COVID-19.
Veterinary findings indicated the dog had a chronic health condition.
More at link.
I'd thought about dog park for early morning outings, but haven't for fear of covid.
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SC dog confirmed with SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, vet says (Original Post)
SheltieLover
Jul 2020
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Mike 03
(16,616 posts)1. *Sigh* I've been procrastinating taking my dog in for his annual veterinary visit, which is my
responsibility, and I feel guilty. But here is another reason to worry.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)4. I know
Took mine a month or so ago for an in-parking-lot rabies vaccine.
I wiped him down good before he got in car.
Other than prevention, if it's not broken, now isn't the time to fix it, imho.
Tipperary
(6,930 posts)2. My dogs and I go out for long hikes in the woods.
Never see another creature except for the occasional rabbit or deer.
targetpractice
(4,919 posts)3. This is why we can't have nice things. n/t
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)5. Yup
Blues Heron
(5,938 posts)6. dog owners MUST leash their dogs where required
we have 90% non-compliance with leash laws around here - that must change with this new spreader threat.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)7. Omg! Yes!
But will they enforce it?
Many diseases are spread through urine & feces.
Get a fence?