September 22nd 2011 11:07 am
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Dear Diary,
I would like to put in a word of caution for Fur owners who habitually walk their pups in parks, city or private, especially if there is a concentrated population of ducks and/or geese, or for that matter, pigeons. Our park where I luv to walk is loaded with both the "quackers" and the "honkers."
There is a fungus spread by birds such as these, as well as chickens, etc., which can insidiously infiltrate your human's lungs and which also can show up elsewhere in the body. My Daddy, last year had to have lung surgery because of such an infection, and it looks as though it has shown up in him again. He was susceptible because he has a weakened immune system due to medicines he was and is required to take. If one has been or is being treated for cancer, has severe allergies, asthma, or is being treated for other infectious diseases, this can be very dangerous. From now on, Daddy will walk me elsewhere, 'n' Mommy will take me to the park. For me it's a win-win situation, but I am still concerned for my Daddy.

Barked by: ♥George P.P.Pie SHM (Dogster Member)

September 22nd 2011 at 10:26 pm

Oh Shaki I am so sorry to hear this about your Dad and will keep him in prayer. I had no clue this could happen with birds and never thought about it. I know mice droppings can cause such things. I'm glad to know this because Mom has severe allergies and has to use steroids at times just as I do and it weakens the immune system. Thank you for sharing this important information. We will keep your Dad in prayer.

Hugs George and Mom Diana

Barked by: Harley Diva-Girl,CGC,TD (Dogster Member)

September 28th 2011 at 6:09 am

Thank you for this furry important ionformation Shaki. Daddy is a Cancer surviour, and we have been to places like this too.

On another topic, I was happy to see our steeler man make a touchtown!...Wink!

Congrats on your homor of DDP today!

Barked by: Cailey Mae (Dogster Member)

September 28th 2011 at 4:20 pm

Oh my gosh sweet Shaki....I am so sorry to hear about your dad! Please know that he is in our thoughts and prayers and we hope he is feeling better soon. I, like George, had no clue this could happen with birds and never thought much about it. There are a lot of geese droppings in some of the areas where we go camping and the park where we walk. We will have to be more careful. Thank you for giving us a heads up.

(((hugs)))
Cailey Mae, Kobe and Donna