We've been fortunate that over the past 18 years showing dogs, going to dog shows and shooting dog shows, we've *only* come home with sick dogs. But every time we go, I expect some type of crud. That's the way it is at show venues -- especially venues that pack them in one after another.

What you have sounds much more dangerous, fast-acting and inter-species -- did it affect dogs too? Welcome to the Show Photographer's Quick but Painful Weight-loss Program . Hope you feel better but, more importantly, hope someone figures out what everyone caught and figures out how to prevent it in the future.

Jim