01/06/2026
Parvovirus is circulating in the community. With the recent holiday season and new puppies joining families, itβs critical to:
- Avoid exposing unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated dogs to public spaces.
- Ensure all pets are up to date on their vaccines.
A disease like Parvovirus in dogs is highly contagious and can have deadly consequences. Hereβs what else you need to know:
π© Parvovirus attacks the gastrointestinal tract
π© The main way that dogs contract Parvovirus is through the f***s (stool) and vomit of infected dogs
πΆ Parvovirus can affect puppies too young to be vaccinated, puppies within their vaccination course, and unvaccinated adult dogs. Flies and other vectors can also carry the virus from yard to yard.
πβ Vaccinating your pet is the only way to protect them from the disease
Some of the signs of parvovirus include lethargy, loss of appetite, abdominal pain and sometimes bloating, fever or low body temperature (hypothermia), vomiting, and severe (often bloody) diarrhea. Persistent vomiting and diarrhea can cause rapid dehydration, and damage to the intestines and immune system can cause septic shock.
If your dog exhibits symptoms of parvovirus, take them to your nearest veterinarian to be tested immediately. Call SAVES at (603) 306-0007. We are open 24/7. The quicker they can be treated, the better the chance of recovery.