16/08/2024
***** PARVOVIRUS *****
Please be aware. In conjunction with other local practices we are becoming increasingly concerned about a number of Parvovirus cases reported from the Kennoway/Leven area.
Parvovirus is a highly infectious viral disease that causes severe diarrhoea in dogs and can be fatal. Protection against this disease can be achieved through vaccination and is given as part of our core vaccine protocol.
As a precautionary measure, we will be advising a 3rd vaccine at 16 weeks for all of our Puppies (the most vulnerable) and request that any dogs with symptoms of severe diarrhoea are kept outside the practice and where appropriate tested BEFORE entering the premises. This is to protect our other patients.
Where dogs are unvaccinated, or those whose vaccines have lapsed - we are adding additional clinics to restart their cover starting next week.
Meanwhile it would seem sensible to avoid common dog walking routes in the Levenmouth area and keep dogs on leads to prevent contact with unknown dogs and to avoid them from investigating any faeces left by others.
If you are concerned at all about symptoms, please phone ASAP. We will keep you posted on further developments.