
08/04/2025
💛🐾Keep you dogs safe 🐾💛
Vaccinate or Titre Test to ensure your dog is as protected as they can be.
🦠 Attention Pet Owners! 🦠
We want to inform our community that there has been a confirmed case of parvovirus in the Mount Barker area. This highly contagious and resistant virus can be DEADLY, especially for unvaccinated puppies and dogs.
Protect your furry friends! Here are a few important reminders:
🔹 Ensure your pets are up-to-date on their vaccinations. Puppies require a vaccination at 6-8 weeks old then again at 10-12 weeks old.
🔹 Avoid contact with unfamiliar dogs, especially in public areas.
🔹 Watch for symptoms such as lethargy, loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhoea which is often but not always bloody.
🔹 The virus is very resistant, and can last in the soil for years. It can be tracked in on shoes/boots, and tires so even if you are on a farm it can be tracked in.
If you notice any of these signs in your pet, please contact us immediately. Early detection can make a significant difference!
Let’s keep our pets safe and healthy! 🐾❤️
We are lucky to have a very effective vaccination against parvovirus. For more information or to schedule a vaccination, call us at 9851 1177 or visit our website www.mtbarkervet.com.au
Stay safe, Mount Barker!