bonnie
12-25-2007, 06:54 PM
I'm sorry if I've broken any rules Uncle. I just copied and pasted this straight from an email I recieved. I thought everyone here should read it.
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From Petsmart:
Small Number of Birds Test Positive for Bacterial Infection
We recently conducted random tests of the pet birds in our stores and a
small percentage of Cockatiels tested positive for being exposed or
infected with psittacosis. All of these Cockatiels and other birds came
from the same vendor and, we believe, may have been exposed to the
bacteria prior to arrival at our store.
Although we are not aware of any birds that we?ve recently sold being
infected with psittacosis and we don?t believe there is any cause
for alarm, we want our customers to be aware of this possibility.
__________________________________________________ ________
ksax.comPosted at: 12/23/2007 08:47:42 PM
Health officials warn of pet birds with bacteria infections State
health officials are warning that some pet owners may be at risk of
contracting psittacosis from their recently purchased cockatiels or other pet
birds.The Minnesota Department of Health reported Friday that the birds
may be infected with the bacterium that causes this illness if they
were purchased from Petland Shakopee since it opened on Nov. 10, or from
Minnesota PetSmart stores since Oct. 1.
MDH officials are investigating illnesses in pet store workers to see
if they have psittacosis. To date, no illnesses have been found in
people who have purchased the birds.
The birds may not have any symptoms or they may be droopy and have
diarrhea and a nasal discharge. Petland and PetSmart appear to be the only
stores in Minnesota that received their birds from a particular Florida
distributor.
In humans, psittacosis infection is acquired by inhaling dried
excretions from infected birds. If someone becomes infected, symptoms usually
appear within five to 19 days following exposure and include fever,
chills, headache, muscle aches, chest tightness and a dry cough. Pneumonia
is often evident on chest x-ray. People exposed to birds from one of
the affected retailers should seek medical attention if they experience
these symptoms. Psittacosis can be treated with antibiotics.
Owners of potentially infected birds do not need to destroy them or
return them to the store. They can be tested for psittacosis by a
veterinarian and given antibiotics if infected.
MDH officials are asking anyone who has purchased birds of this type
from one of the affected stores and has had the symptoms described above
to call (651) 201-5414.
__________________________________________________ ___
Minnesota Department of Health
News Release
Dec. 21, 2007
Health officials warn of disease risk from recently purchased pet birds
State health officials are warning that some pet owners may be at risk
of contracting psittacosis from their recently purchased cockatiels or
other pet birds.
The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting that the birds may be
infected with the bacterium that causes this illness if they were
purchased from Petland Shakopee since it opened on November 10, or from
Minnesota PetSmart stores since October 1. Petland Shakopee is located at
8091 Old Carriage Court North. PetSmart stores are located throughout
Minnesota.
MDH officials are investigating illnesses in pet store workers to see
if they have psittacosis. To date, no illnesses have been found in
people who have purchased the birds.
Birds of the parrot family (parakeets, parrots, love birds, cockatiels)
commonly carry the bacterium that causes psittacosis. The birds may
not have any symptoms or they may be droopy and have diarrhea and a nasal
discharge. Petland and PetSmart appear to be the only stores in
Minnesota that received their birds from a particular Florida
grower/distributor.
In humans, psittacosis infection is acquired by inhaling dried
excretions from infected birds. If someone becomes infected, symptoms usually
appear within 5 to 19 days following exposure and include fever, chills,
headache, muscle aches, chest tightness and a dry cough. Pneumonia is
often evident on chest x-ray. People exposed to birds from one of the
affected retailers should seek medical attention if they experience
these symptoms. Psittacosis can be treated with antibiotics.
MDH officials are asking anyone who has purchased birds of this type
from one of the affected stores and has had the symptoms described above
to call 651-201-5414 during normal business hours.
Owners of potentially infected birds do not need to destroy them or
return them to the store. They can be tested for psittacosis by a
veterinarian and given antibiotics if infected.
-MDH-
For more information, contact:
Doug Schultz Communications Office (651) 201-4993
Dr. Joni Scheftel State Public Health Veterinarian(651) 201-5107
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From Petsmart:
Small Number of Birds Test Positive for Bacterial Infection
We recently conducted random tests of the pet birds in our stores and a
small percentage of Cockatiels tested positive for being exposed or
infected with psittacosis. All of these Cockatiels and other birds came
from the same vendor and, we believe, may have been exposed to the
bacteria prior to arrival at our store.
Although we are not aware of any birds that we?ve recently sold being
infected with psittacosis and we don?t believe there is any cause
for alarm, we want our customers to be aware of this possibility.
__________________________________________________ ________
ksax.comPosted at: 12/23/2007 08:47:42 PM
Health officials warn of pet birds with bacteria infections State
health officials are warning that some pet owners may be at risk of
contracting psittacosis from their recently purchased cockatiels or other pet
birds.The Minnesota Department of Health reported Friday that the birds
may be infected with the bacterium that causes this illness if they
were purchased from Petland Shakopee since it opened on Nov. 10, or from
Minnesota PetSmart stores since Oct. 1.
MDH officials are investigating illnesses in pet store workers to see
if they have psittacosis. To date, no illnesses have been found in
people who have purchased the birds.
The birds may not have any symptoms or they may be droopy and have
diarrhea and a nasal discharge. Petland and PetSmart appear to be the only
stores in Minnesota that received their birds from a particular Florida
distributor.
In humans, psittacosis infection is acquired by inhaling dried
excretions from infected birds. If someone becomes infected, symptoms usually
appear within five to 19 days following exposure and include fever,
chills, headache, muscle aches, chest tightness and a dry cough. Pneumonia
is often evident on chest x-ray. People exposed to birds from one of
the affected retailers should seek medical attention if they experience
these symptoms. Psittacosis can be treated with antibiotics.
Owners of potentially infected birds do not need to destroy them or
return them to the store. They can be tested for psittacosis by a
veterinarian and given antibiotics if infected.
MDH officials are asking anyone who has purchased birds of this type
from one of the affected stores and has had the symptoms described above
to call (651) 201-5414.
__________________________________________________ ___
Minnesota Department of Health
News Release
Dec. 21, 2007
Health officials warn of disease risk from recently purchased pet birds
State health officials are warning that some pet owners may be at risk
of contracting psittacosis from their recently purchased cockatiels or
other pet birds.
The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting that the birds may be
infected with the bacterium that causes this illness if they were
purchased from Petland Shakopee since it opened on November 10, or from
Minnesota PetSmart stores since October 1. Petland Shakopee is located at
8091 Old Carriage Court North. PetSmart stores are located throughout
Minnesota.
MDH officials are investigating illnesses in pet store workers to see
if they have psittacosis. To date, no illnesses have been found in
people who have purchased the birds.
Birds of the parrot family (parakeets, parrots, love birds, cockatiels)
commonly carry the bacterium that causes psittacosis. The birds may
not have any symptoms or they may be droopy and have diarrhea and a nasal
discharge. Petland and PetSmart appear to be the only stores in
Minnesota that received their birds from a particular Florida
grower/distributor.
In humans, psittacosis infection is acquired by inhaling dried
excretions from infected birds. If someone becomes infected, symptoms usually
appear within 5 to 19 days following exposure and include fever, chills,
headache, muscle aches, chest tightness and a dry cough. Pneumonia is
often evident on chest x-ray. People exposed to birds from one of the
affected retailers should seek medical attention if they experience
these symptoms. Psittacosis can be treated with antibiotics.
MDH officials are asking anyone who has purchased birds of this type
from one of the affected stores and has had the symptoms described above
to call 651-201-5414 during normal business hours.
Owners of potentially infected birds do not need to destroy them or
return them to the store. They can be tested for psittacosis by a
veterinarian and given antibiotics if infected.
-MDH-
For more information, contact:
Doug Schultz Communications Office (651) 201-4993
Dr. Joni Scheftel State Public Health Veterinarian(651) 201-5107