US: New dog disease, canine dysautonomia, linked to disturbed soil in several states

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http://www.laramieboomerang.com/articles/2014/07/27/news/doc53d47a1a905e8615884227.txt

UW researchers investigate new dog disease: canine dysautonomia
By CHIlTON TIPPIN Sunday, July 27, 2014

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The disease attacks the part of a dog?s nervous system that regulates many body organs, including the heart and digestive tract, O?Toole said.

?Basically, the nerve cells that control subconscious function, like how your intestines work, how your heart beats, how your pupils work, your bladder function ? they just crash,? he said. ?So, dogs no longer can control their normal bodily functions, and they?ll typically present with vomiting, weight loss, dilated pupils (and difficulties with their bowels.)?

As the disease progresses, it can also cause incoordination of the hind legs.
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Something in the soil?
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?It?s been recognized in multiple states to be associated with disturbed soil,? Schumaker said. ?Commonly, some sort of home-improvement project is taking place on that property. So, if they?re digging a swimming pool, postholes for a deck, installing a satellite dish, a fence ? within a few weeks, an animal will come down with the disease.?....

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Owner discusses loss of dog to Canine Dysautonomia
Posted 11:12 pm, August 27, 2014, by Abby Eden, Updated at 06:17am, August 28, 2014

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Parkville says disease concerns at dog park are unfounded
Posted 11:55 pm, August 26, 2014, by Abby Eden

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