Parvovirus should be taken very seriously. If your dog comes in contact with other dogs, than The Dog Files strongly recommend getting your pup the parvovirus vaccine. For more info, please speak with your veterinarian.
— Kenn
PONTIAC, Mich. – Animal shelter workers in Michigan say hundreds of dogs have died this summer from an outbreak of parvovirus.
Pam Porteous, manager of the Animal Care Network, says 300 dogs have died in Pontiac alone.
The Detroit Free Press reports Monday that shelter workers in Detroit and Flint also have reported outbreaks to Porteous, who says the Pontiac outbreak is the worst she’s seen in two decades.
Parvo is a highly contagious and deadly dog virus that can be prevented with vaccination. Infected dogs first stop eating and by the second day begin vomiting and experiencing diarrhea. An infected puppy can die within 72 hours without treatment.
The Detroit area is getting hit hard with bad dog related PR lately!
NB parvovirus can be spread indirectly (through faeces) as well as directly.
The Detroit area is getting hit hard with bad dog related PR lately!
NB parvovirus can be spread indirectly (through faeces) as well as directly.