And now it's out. :thumbup:
I only figured out not long ago who the rats possibly were. Its very unlikely to be a whole new virus...there are really not that many rat viruses out there. Bella said its most likely SV from her experiences and my information. She says most likely because she is a scientist and it hasn't been confirmed with an ELISA or an MFI test yet.
I also thought it was Sendai when it first hit me, and started researching like mad and refreshing everything i know, they symptoms fit
I was very objective when doing my research (its necessary).
but I really don't know why its soo concerning to so many members? Its not even near them?
You may be self-sufficient for so many things but I am not. The aspen and litter is at Ren's near Guelph, etc...I will continue to need these things.
When I go see my vet once he returns I know to tell him that he cannot see rats for 3 hours afterwards just in case.
Shoes stay in hallways and are not put in with rats in that 3 hour period, which is why they really aren't that important. I don't know many people who touch the bottom of their shoes LOL
I will be seeing people after work now that I am set up for weeks, possibly more, and the virus is long dead on me.
and its very possible the stupid game of Telephone has been in play here, where the information has been distorted through other people. Plus I also got PM's from people not just information from Chelle.
But this is stuff that should be in the open, so as a family we can bicker, and disagree and then put it past us.