Posted on 10/14/2014 7:51:12 PM PDT by CorporateStepsister
Three days after being rescued from an Ebola-contaminated apartment in Dallas, Texas, Nina Pham's dog Bentley is being monitored for the virus at a former Naval air field where animal services representatives say he is 'doing great'.
On Tuesday, the city announced they have no plans to euthanize the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, as Spanish officials did last week to a Madrid nurse's dog when she contracted the virus - sparking outrage from animal rights activists and dog-lovers on social media.
Instead, Bentley is receiving top-notch care at Hensley Field Services Center where he is checked on twice daily by about two people, including a veterinarian, who feed him and make sure he remains healthy. Owner Nina Pham meanwhile, is being treated at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, and was reported in good condition on Tuesday after receiving a blood transfusion from Ebola-survivor Dr Kent Brantly.
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The other doggie would probably love that.
Thanks, Kit - that helps.
If they can’t keep Bentley properly, it might be kinder to put him down than subject him to an inhumane and inappropriate environment.
That might sound harsh, but I say it only because I believe that dogs have feelings, much as toddlers do, and can be so easily traumatized. There are circumstances when we need to do no harm, but often we focus on our needs, not theirs.
I pray for Nina and Bentley, that they both get through this, and are re-united in a few weeks, both happy and healthy.
Neither dog would likely become symptomatic if they were carriers. Bentley would get a companion and we would get information about animal transmission.
That’s such a sweet picture. The Bee Keeper better be careful with Bentley, some of those fussy little dogs can panic and bite like stapleguns.
No. The boyfriend is not hospitalized, and he was not symptomatic as of this evening.
He is in isolation and being monitored, but he’s fine so far.
Keep in mind that he had no exposure at all to Duncan, and he had contact with the nurse only when she was in very early stages of contagion. She, on the other hand, was exposed to Duncan when he was in full decline and shedding virus freely.
Dogs can get Ebola, but their immune system defeats it quickly. There is no record of dog to human transfer but that does not mean it can't happen. Quarantine the dog for a month or two and even if the dog was infected with Ebola it is not threat to anyone.
I have one (chihuahua mix). He who shall not be touched by strangers. Call him a Tasmanian devil when we visit the vet. We can do anything to him. No one else better even look at him.
And then they could live their happy little poochy lives in quarantine, because otherwise they could infect humans?
Please, please, people! It’s a dog. It could possibly be a dangerous dog. Let’s hope not, and hope the nurse gets well and is reunited with her pet.
In the meantime, can we quit whining over a pampered pup and realize that humans are dying? It’s the nurse who is in danger. The dog is being flooded with gifts and attention when his owner is in greater need, and there’s something really really wrong with that.
How many of you who are uber concerned about this dog have said a prayer for its owner?
You will have to shot the horses too. Dogs, cats and horses (pigs, etc) can all become infected with Ebola. For them it is nothing more than a common cold and their immune system quickly kills the virus.
Don’t worry so much. Even the most beloved dogs occasionally are put into boarding kennels for days or weeks while their owners need to be away. As much as the doggies don’t want you to know this: they all survive just fine.
I’m not worried about this dog at all. I want him saved and studied. His human handlers should be wearing hazmat suits. I want to know if he can transmit to another animal. We need the information to protect humans and to prevent unnecessary destruction of dogs. If it turns out they need to be destroyed, so be it. No need to be condescending to other people on this forum.
The first basset hound we adopted was being kept as an only pet. He was a mess. Had the worst separation anxiety you could imagine. I had never heard of it until we got him. He would start trembling and cling to my legs about 2 hours before I would go to work every day, eyes and nose would run. And he wasn’t being left alone, just my leaving upset him so bad.
We did all of the steps to address it. Finally broke down and got him a companion, another basset hound. Cured it overnight.
And it doesn’t matter if I leave for 5 minutes or 5 hours, one of our chihuahuas greets me the same. He runs circles around the house, whining and grunting. I couldn’t imagine him being locked in a room with tarps and locked in a crate. Right now he is curled up on my side, wrapped in blankets (been a bit cold on the front range in the evenings).
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My dog is very codependent too. And she is curled up next to me also. But I rather she endure a month without me then be “put down”.
You own a Chihuahua? Then perhaps you can explain something. Why are most of the adult Chihuahuas always shivering? At least the ones’ I see are always shaking. Do they tend to have low blood pressure, or are they just naturally as hyper and nervous as a Hummingbird? I do know they can be very good watch dogs, at least to make noise at the unfamiliar squeak.
Thanks. Yes, I know about that study, but one study is not enough. Also, I’m wondering if the Russians or whoever has experimented with weaponizing Ebola in the past (including us, have done studies on this same issue.
Cavaliers are very sweet affectionate dogs and this dog looks just like my old buddy. My cavalier, Duke, died this March from complications of diabetes. He lived with the diabetes for 4 years; we gave him insulin injections twice a day. Then he developed cataracts and went blind about a year and a half ago. Even though he couldn’t see, he could get around the house pretty well through memory and scent. He became more attached to us as he grew sicker, but he never seemed depressed. He still loved going outside to eat snow, and drink water, and he loved going for car rides. Fortunately, I was able to take him to work (a benefit of owning a business), and I know he appreciated it.
Sadly, the end came when our family took a vacation. Apparently, although he was at home, Duke stopped eating because we were gone. The care giver did not manage his insulin properly (boy I wish I had given better instructions) and poor Duke lapsed into a coma.
RIP, Duke.
Why would you put another dog at risk?
I have no idea why they shake. The fat one shakes constantly. And he suffers from hypothyroidism.
The other one only shakes when he is tired, cold, not feeling well. Tonight is a combo of cold and not feeling well. He gets constipated from time to time and makes the biggest show of it.
He looks just like my Cavalier. I hope he is reunited with his person very soon.
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