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[Trinity11]

The Pandemic was predicted by an author in 2017 (November issue) of "The Smithsonian." Exactly what is described in this thread, she observed and warned about.

[jubilant]

I wouldn't worry @Oznell about your title. This information needs to get out there and you posted no sad pictures.  I can't watch those commercials on tv either but I appreciate your letting others know about this. 

I worked for a lady (in the 1990's) whose husband was a veterinarian. One of their 2 dogs was named Corona after this virus.  That's the first time I ever heard the word. I guess he wanted a name no other dog would have. Would not be my choice. Also one of my husband's good friends is a  veterinarian.  While there is a vaccine for dogs it doesn't always work and corona is very infectious for them, too. It, of course, does not work for Covid 19.    

[Lipstickdiva]

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@jubilant wrote:

I wouldn't worry @Oznell about your title. This information needs to get out there and you posted no sad pictures.  I can't watch those commercials on tv either but I appreciate your letting others know about this. 

I worked for a lady (in the 1990's) whose husband was a veterinarian. One of their 2 dogs was named Corona after this virus.  That's the first time I ever heard the word. I guess he wanted a name no other dog would have. Would not be my choice. Also one of my husband's good friends is a  veterinarian.  While there is a vaccine for dogs it doesn't always work and corona is very infectious for them, too. It, of course, does not work for Covid 19.    

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@jubilant, I doubt that the dog being named Corona had anything to do with Covid-19.  There is a coronavirus that animas can get but it is not the same as Covid-19.  When DH and I got our first dog in 1990, she was in fact vaccinated for coronavirus.  Funny thing...her name was Corona, after the beer.

There is no major outbreak of coronavirus in dogs now and there never really was.  As my current vet says, that was a vaccine looking for a disease.  He won't even give it.  He is very against over vaccinating animals and he keeps up on any outbreaks.  A couple years ago he gave my dog a flu shot because there was a K-9 flu outbreak in my area.  

Anyhow, these are 2 different coronaviruses and Covid-19 spreading now is new which is why it's being called Novel Coronavirus.  

[jubilant]

@Lipstickdiva 

I'm glad your dog was named after a beer instead of this virus. My boss was in love with her 2 big dogs and I sensed she would have picked a different name.  I have often thought of this since the virus came out and, now, thanks to your post, I can now think.... beer.... when it comes to mind!!!! 

[Lipstickdiva]

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@jubilant wrote:

@Lipstickdiva 

I'm glad your dog was named after a beer instead of this virus. My boss was in love with her 2 big dogs and I sensed she would have picked a different name.  I have often thought of this since the virus came out and, now, thanks to your post, I can now think.... beer.... when it comes to mind!!!! 

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@jubilant, it wasn't my first choice for a name either.  That was all my DH.  LOL

[NEvans2]

@Deree  She did

[Deree]

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@NEvans2 wrote:

@Deree  She did

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@NEvans2   Yes I saw that earlier.  And thanked her.  If you read the thread.

[NEvans2]

@Deree Sorry, I missed that.

[Reever]

A reminder:  Always check to see the country of origin when purchasing food, pet food as well.  I will not purchase anything from CHINA.  If a product will not list the country of origin I will assume its China and not buy it.  I see so much of our shrimp supply coming from China and feel Americans are unkowingly consuming harmful neurotoxins and pesticides.

[Sooner]

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@Buffalogal47 wrote:

@Oznell :

That's easier said than done. Wet markets have been a tradition in China for centuries. Better for the Chinese government to enforce stricter hygiene codes for those places. China in general is a filthy country. Personal hygiene is deplorable. They have inadequate sewage and water treatment plants. In fact many areas of the country have none. Human & animal waste is everywhere. It is even used for fertilizer. What that country needs is a general massive cleanup, starting with the people themselves. It's no wonder almost every major epidemic has its origins in China.

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@Buffalogal47 Poverty.  I read something about more young people dying from the virus in the South in the U.S. and they are saying this and that and I feel sure it is simple:  Poverty.  Poverty is the real reason.