05/02/2024
‼️PARVOVIRUS UPDATE 🐶🐕
We would like to make everyone aware that we have seen several cases of parvo virus recently and heard of quite a few more suspected cases in the community.
We are urging all clients to be mindful of high dog traffic areas and the vaccination status of your furry mate.
The clinical signs and symptoms of parvo include:
• Sudden lethargy and not wanting to eat and /or drink.
•Weight loss
•Dehydration
•Vomiting
•Diarrhoea (often with blood in it, particularly as the disease progresses).
If left untreated parvo will more than likely be fatal.
Treatment of the disease involves highly intensive care in isolation. There is no "cure". Treatment consists of hospitalisation for usually up to two weeks, intravenous fluid therapy, high doses of antibiotics and anti nausea medication to support the dog while the virus runs its course. It is also very labour intensive with staff needing to monitor and treat several times daily, each time requiring the wearing of disposable protective clothing and the use of expensive viricidal disinfectants. Not to mention the pain and discomfort of the dog 😷😢
The cost for this kind of treatment will generally be a minimum of $2000! Quite often more.
So really, when it comes to deciding whether or not to vaccinate your dog, it's fairly clear that the best option for your pet and your pocket is to vaccinate!
BE AWARE.....Your dog DOES NOT need to have contact with other dogs to contract this DEADLY VIRUS!! The virus itself is shed in the faeces of infected dogs and can be carried home on your shoes or your car tyres. It is extremely resistant and can live in the environment for up to 12 months.
PLEASE PLEASE VACCINATE to protect your best mate and help reduce the spread of this horrible disease!
A vaccination with us also includes a full health check of your best mate 😀🐶🐕
It is highly recommended that any puppy should not be walked until 2 weeks after their last vaccination - and the same for any adult dog who may be overdue (no walks until 2 weeks after vaccination booster).
If you have any questions please contact us and we'll be happy to help!! ❤️