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Texas Nurse's Dog

occasionalrain — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 20:30:48 GMT

The nurse in Texas who has been diagnosed with Ebola has a dog. Unlike the uncaring Spanish who thought nothing of killing that nurse's dog, in our country the nurse's dog is safe and being cared for at her apartment.

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Say Nay — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 20:32:12 GMT

Good news. Thanks for the info.

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Mama Mia — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 20:44:02 GMT

It is a relief for me to hear that. This sure is a darling dog.

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sidsmom — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 20:55:09 GMT

Was he tested Negative?

But yet...Spain doesn't have Ebola. Hummmm

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Puzzle Piece — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 21:04:51 GMT

Okay for the dog. However you must know that the US had put down millions of animals throughout the years due to irresponsibility of pet owners and breeders. We even buy products where animals are tested and bred for their pelts or hides. You slight Spain for the one dog but, it was done to keep an entire country and it's people safe because that virus is lethal and there is yet no cure, just treatment.

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muttmom — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 21:08:40 GMT

On 10/13/2014 sidsmom said:
Was he tested Negative?

But yet...Spain doesn't have Ebola. Hummmm

Spain doesn't have Ebola?

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Say Nay — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 21:14:26 GMT

On 10/13/2014 Love Roses said:
Okay for the dog. However you must know that the US had put down millions of animals throughout the years due to irresponsibility of pet owners and breeders. We even buy products where animals are tested and bred for their pelts or hides. You slight Spain for the one dog but, it was done to keep an entire country and it's people safe because that virus is lethal and there is yet no cure, just treatment.

There was a study about theoretical risk. Nothing has been proven.

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Dam Yankee — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 21:26:28 GMT

I think the dog should be quarantined until it has been thoroughly proven that dogs cannot transmit ebola to humans. We need to stay ahead of the problem.

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occasionalrain — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 23:27:27 GMT

There in not one documented case of a person contracting Ebola from a dog..

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occasionalrain — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 23:33:06 GMT

Don't make excuses for Spain. Their deplorable animal abuse that they find entertaining is well known. Do you think bulls enjoy having tar afixed to their horns and set on fire?

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Dam Yankee — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 23:35:23 GMT

On 10/13/2014 occasional rain said: There in not one documented case of a person contracting Ebola from a dog..

Yet. Hopefully, it stays that way.

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CrazyDaisy — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 23:56:53 GMT

On 10/13/2014 Dam Yankee said:
I think the dog should be quarantined until it has been thoroughly proven that dogs cannot transmit ebola to humans. We need to stay ahead of the problem.

Unfortunately the dog will need to go outside to potty. Even if he is not sick it is still not known if they can carry the virus. Other animals may come in contact with the waste and carry the virus. So much is not known.... we need to be very diligent.

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Dam Yankee — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 00:22:47 GMT

On 10/13/2014 CrazyDaisy said:
On 10/13/2014 Dam Yankee said:
I think the dog should be quarantined until it has been thoroughly proven that dogs cannot transmit ebola to humans. We need to stay ahead of the problem.

Unfortunately the dog will need to go outside to potty. Even if he is not sick it is still not known if they can carry the virus. Other animals may come in contact with the waste and carry the virus. So much is not known.... we need to be very diligent.

True. If it is important enough that the dog remain alive, then this issue needs to be addressed, as well.

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occasionalrain — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 00:24:09 GMT

On 10/13/2014 Dam Yankee said:
I think the dog should be quarantined until it has been thoroughly proven that dogs cannot transmit ebola to humans. We need to stay ahead of the problem.

Well then we should worry about birds transmitting it along with mice and rats. There is evidence that mosquitoes may carry it so we should poison ourselves with chemical sprays to eliminate them. That will eliminate the bees too so then our crops won't be pollenated and we'll starve to death but it's better than the minimal risk of getting Ebola.

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Dam Yankee — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 00:28:58 GMT

On 10/13/2014 occasional rain said:
On 10/13/2014 Dam Yankee said:
I think the dog should be quarantined until it has been thoroughly proven that dogs cannot transmit ebola to humans. We need to stay ahead of the problem.

Well then we should worry about birds transmitting it along with mice and rats. There is evidence that mosquitoes may carry it so we should poison ourselves with chemical sprays to eliminate them. That will eliminate the bees too so then our crops won't be pollenated and we'll starve to death but it's better than the minimal risk of getting Ebola.

I wasn't aware this nurse had so many pets.

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NoelSeven — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 00:30:40 GMT

We already know dogs can and do carry the virus. The only question is whether they shed the virus like humans do.

Anyone who thinks there's no real risk should consider taking care of those dogs possibly infected. It would be a nice thing to do.

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croemer — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 00:31:16 GMT

Such great news...such a sweet looking dogs. I am sure she would be heart sick if she makes it and her dog was put down.

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CrazyDaisy — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 00:34:34 GMT

On 10/13/2014 occasional rain said:
On 10/13/2014 Dam Yankee said:
I think the dog should be quarantined until it has been thoroughly proven that dogs cannot transmit ebola to humans. We need to stay ahead of the problem.

Well then we should worry about birds transmitting it along with mice and rats. There is evidence that mosquitoes may carry it so we should poison ourselves with chemical sprays to eliminate them. That will eliminate the bees too so then our crops won't be pollenated and we'll starve to death but it's better than the minimal risk of getting Ebola.

The black plague was transmitted by fleas on rats. There is a difference between being diligent and being ridiculous.

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ShowMe — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 00:47:36 GMT

They were covering this story on our local news earlier. They showed a picture of the nurse with her precious dog......looked like a cocker spaniel (red and white). The nurse is a very pretty young lady. It was nice to see how cute she and her dog are.......

Boy, I hope she makes it........

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occasionalrain — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 00:50:45 GMT

I believe the dog is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.