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PHILADELPHIA –- The Pennsylvania SPCA has issued a warning to pet owners to have their dogs vaccinated for Parvovirus, an often deadly canine viral disease.

“We’ve had many families bring their dogs to our clinic suffering from Parvo,” said PSPCA Director of Animal Health Dr. Ravi Murarka. “They don’t understand the severity of the disease or how to keep their dogs from contracting it.”

The PSPCA says it handled 25 cases of Parvo last week alone, well above the norm and the most they have had in one week.

Parvo, which affects puppies more often than adult dogs, is a virus that grows in rapidly dividing cells. It can develop in the heart, but is more common in the intestinal lining.

Symptoms of Parvo include lethargy, vomiting, loss of appetite, bloody diarrhea and high fever. The disease takes three-10 days to incubate, but once symptoms begin the progression of the disease is rapid.

Parvo is transmitted through the fecal matter of infected dogs. While it cannot be transmitted from dogs to humans and other animals, humans can carry the disease into their homes on their shoes and hands.

To protect your dog against Parvo, begin the vaccination process when the dog is six to eight weeks old. Do not allow puppies to play with other dogs, especially in dog parks and grassy areas, until two weeks after the last vaccine has been given.

“This is a series of shots, not just one vaccination,” Murarka said.

The vaccination schedule for puppies is at six, nine, 12, 15 and 18-weeks of age.

People are advised to keep all dogs, regardless of age, up to date on vaccines. Dogs who have never been vaccinated for Parvo must receive one shot, followed by a booster three weeks later. All dogs must then be vaccinated every year.

If you suspect that your home is contaminated with Parvo, disinfect all areas where your dog has been, using chlorine bleach, and clean up all stools in your yard.

If your dog has been infected with Parvo, keep it isolated from other dogs for at least one month after he or she has recovered. Be sure to disinfect any areas where the dog has been, since the virus can live for six months in a home or yard.

The PSPCA offers distemper vaccinations for $25 and rabies vaccinations costing $15.

“Parvo is deadly, but can be easily prevented with vaccinations,” said Dr. Murarka. “Treatment is expensive. Please do what you can to protect your dogs. Take them to your vet or the PSPCA’s animal hospital for vaccinations.”

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Becky B.
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Lets keep our pets healthy- vaccinate.
 
Sydney  S.
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good advice
 
Bethe08
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How sad ! I hope all pet owners will be responsible and take their dog/dogs to get vaccinated. Isn't it much better to stay on top of these things then to have the animal suffer and/or pay any future vet bills because of carelessness ??
 
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Thank you for this info! I work in a kennel in northwestern PA, about 3 - 4 hours north of Philly. I sent this info to my boss.
 
missprettyeyes
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Wow!!this is really scarey,I hope this prompts more people to vaccinate.
 
grlsci
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Vaccinate!
 
Carol L.
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This is a terrible scare. I have all my dogs vaccinated and boosters on a regular basis. It is the best thing you can do for your pet and others. You do not want your beloved to become ill or to pass this to another. Vaccinate -
 
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We, at the Humane Society, just lost 2 puppies that had already been adopted from Parvo. Really hard to tell their new parents that their fur-babies were gone in such a way...
 
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Vaccinate, vaccinate, vaccinate and don't forget their annual boosters! It is as simple as that! You can even do it yourself. A lot of hardware stores and tractor supply stores sell this vaccine so the owner can vaccinate the dog themselves when they can't afford to take them to the vet for the series.
 
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I have only had 2 dogs in my life and that was when I was young. I was not aware that parvo was so serious! The shots are so important ! I think a lot of times people don't get them because of the price but the way I look at it is, isn't it better to spend 25 buck now and not have your baby in pain later? That is worth it to me. I also think that sometimes people have pets that have something that can be spread and they don't tell their friends to let them know they might be taking that home with them. Any way, poor dogs I hope they get this under control and I hope we can all learn from this and get educated!
 
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Vaccinations are so, so important. There are low cost vaccination clinics for those who have difficulty affording them for their pets.
 
Stephanie W.
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Parvo is horrible. I had 2 dogs die from parvo due to I didnt catch it in time. It is a very horrible thing. I hope everyone takes precautions and gets their dogs vaccinated.
 
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Parvo is really a nasty one. It's very hard to watch a dog suffer with it and it's so very important to start treatment immediately or their chances of survival drop drastically. Vaccinations are so important and so worth the expense. I had a friend who adopted a puppy with Parvo 20 years ago and I still remember holding that poor shaking baby all the way to the vet. He didn't survive, it was so sad.
 
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How scary! I hope everyone hears, and takes precautions by getting their dog vaccinated.
 
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This is pretty scary. I hope that they are able to sort this out and contain it.
 
Rhonda S.
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The only way to truly contain it is if every pet owner vaccinates their dogs and to keep their young puppies at home until they've been fully vaccinated. Responsible pet owners of older dogs need to pick up poo after their dogs when walking them out in public, and not just wander the neighborhood letting them poo where ever they want.
 
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My niece had a dog that got Parvo once and its such a sad thing to see in your pet. I would hope more people take precautions not to spread this to other animals.
 
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Scarry article, especially since I'm in Pennsylvania. Fortunately I'm from the opposite end, Pittsburgh. I have had my little one vaccinated, it's part of a combo shot. My vet however said the new ones are only given every 3 years now, not every year.
 
cherries33
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Fortunately I haven't run into this disease yet. It sounds horrible. The dog park I used to (rarely) take Lola to had an outbreak and they warned people that it was much worse for puppies and small dogs. But many people started avoiding the place in droves. Even tho this was two years ago I've never seen the dog park as full of happy, playful dogs since the outbreak.
 
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i wouldn't take any of my dogs to the dogpark after the parvo breakout, it is a very serious disease. well, i might take them a couple years after the breakout, but not very soon after.
 
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I didn't take her much to begin with but I haven't been a member for a few years now. Most of the dogs were large and they loved tiny Lola. Nice except that she kept getting trampled and wanted to spend the whole time in my lap. I loved watching the dogs play tho.
 
Rebecca
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Is this a shot normally offered during visits? This is the first I am hearing of this vaccination, and we are very good "usually" about keeping on top of these things for both our cat and dog. It does sound horrible but luckily, our dog has definitely not shown any signs of this disease.
 
Christina
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As other advised me - call your vet and check. In my case I was informed that it was given with one of the combo shots that my dogs receive each year.

One thing I have deffinitly learned from all of the great articles you find on zootoo is ask questions. Being informed is key to you and your dogs health and safety.
 
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Two things. Parvo is nasty, but it's not ultra hard to tell what it is. They get the WORST smelling diarrhea in massive quantities. If that happens get them to the vet, because with treatment 80% live! A lot of times people seem to think parvo is a death sentence. Without treatment 80% die. Pushing fluids is the most important part of the treatment. The other thing is that it is very important to vaccinate, but vaccinations are not always 100% effective. There is a new strain of parvo around, and it may be able to breach the vaccination protection. So please everyone be aware of your dog's environment, and keep them clear of stray poo. Don't get too crazy and avoid going outside though! The chances it will ever be a problem are pretty slim.
 
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Absolutely! Parvo is not a death sentence. Many of the rescuers I come in contact with have saved animals with parvo. We recently had a rescuer who had a couple of vaccinated dogs come down with it. So, you're right in stressing that you can't just rely on your vaccinations.
 
I hope to never expirence this but I heard it can be hell for the poor dogs. I'm glad that I read this article though cause I wasn't aware that it was getting that bad.
 
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I had 6 puppies that got parvo. I took care of them at home and lost 2. one of them was the first one to get sick and I didn't know what it was. I kept the dogs hydrated using 1st gatorade then chicken broth. I gave them gatorade through a suringe, shooting it into their mouthes, not giving them the option of not drinking. The vet gave me a medicine to help with their intestinal upset. If you can get them through three days they will survive.
I now often vacinate my own dogs, which is less expensive and just as effective.
 
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Oh, and if you do suspect your dog might have Parvo, get it to the vet immediately. Don't just assume that it will be too expensive to treat it. You don't know until you check. It is a life after all. I just recently read about a man in NYC who abandoned his puppy because it was sick. A passerby found the puppy and took it to the vet. It did have Parvo. Sadly, though, the puppy passed away. If the guy had taken the puppy to the vet sooner, maybe she could have lived. Now, the puppy is dead and he faces jail time for animal abuse. Like someone said earlier, when you adopt a pet, you are making a commitment.
 
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we had a three month old boxer pup in the rescue that was basically the same situation.. happy to say the little girl is doing much better and I believe adopted out to her forever family already.
 
Jennifer S.
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That is so sad that they are having an increase in Parvo cases. It is such a serious disease. I had never heard of it myself until I started volunteering at an animal shelter. We always had to be careful with our dogs, especially our puppies. We did end up getting some puppies from a county shelter where there had been an outbreak of Parvo. They had to be confined by themselves for weeks. What is scary about Parvo too is that even when your dog recovers from the disease, it can still shed it. So, if your dog or one you know has recently overcome Parvo, make sure to be extra cautious so that it doesn't spread.
 
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Debby (zennla)
1 year ago
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I was in the same way.. I never heard of it until I started helping with the rescue. Where I grew up we just all took the puppies in for their vaccinations and got they spayed/ neutered around six months.. no one asked many questions it was just done. I don't remember any instances of people not.
 
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Rachel  E.
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Atleast they're warning the citizens and trying to get the word out about Parvo. What awful stuff...poor dogs. Hope they can get it under control. I'm VERY glad to hear that there's atleast a vaccine for this...it's much more reassuring when you know there's SOMETHING you can do.
 
Mary G.
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The message hereis glaringly clear--if you have made the commitment of having a pet you MUST make certain that the animal gets all the necessary vaccinations. To not do so is completely irresponsible to your animal and those of others.
 
Sue G.
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Heed the warning, parvo is a terrible disease and can be prevented through the shots. It is something that can be prevented and the suffering the pup goes through with parvo is horrible.
 
Margie R.
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there are a lot of cats and dogs in third world countries such as Iraq that don't get life saving shots. i think what ever the fed govt can do correct this problem is great.
 
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Wiggles Blue Heeler and I often take walks. I always carry poop bags and pick up after him. Also on board are things like a water bowl, a gallon of water, his treats, and three very important items: Lysol Sanitizing Wipes (40 pop-up wipes), Equate antibacterial wipes (also pop-up dispenser) and a large clean towel.

When we're all done walking, Wiggles gets a thorough wipedown, starting at his head and covering his ears, back, sides, tail, everything underneath, down his legs, and his feet, including the pads. This process typically involves about a half-dozen wipes. The only place I use the Lysol wipes is for his pads; the Equate wipes handle the rest. Another Lysol wipe for each of my shoes. All used wipes and filled poop bags are then placed in another plastic bag and tied shut. They ride in the back of the truck until we reach a location with an outside trash receptacle. I use either the Equate wipes or a foam hand sanitizer on my hands. One other thing that's handy, if it's not too hot for an aerosol can is a disinfectant spray.

Wiggles gets all his vaccinations like clockwork, each and every year. He's due on September 1st and he'll be at the vet's on that day (Monday).

Parvo is nothing to invite into your life. It can and does cost many innocent dogs their lives. I'm just reiterating this, but PLEASE: Pick up after your dog! Be considerate of the health of your dog AND the dogs of others. If your dog is sick, don't take it to public places where it can infect other dogs. If your dog is young enough to not yet have the full / maximum benefit from vaccinations, PLEASE keep it out of pet stores, groomers, parks, and other places where it can contract the deadly virus. Love your pet: Watch out for it and know that we love our pets and watch our for them!
 
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Debby (zennla)
1 year ago
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good deal.. we carry full packs like that when we go to the kennels.. even though we make sure the boxers in the rescue are vaccinated.. there is a lot of other dogs from many different people boarding their dogs there and unfortunately you can't trust everyone even if they are boarding where they say all vaccinations must be current
 
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betty p.
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We had to put down a puppy on thursday who broke with parvo. She crashed very quickly and not responding to anything. She had to of come into the shelter with it as she was only there for a few days before this happened.

We had one puppy adopted and it broke with parvo. The family caught it in time and took it to the vet office. We are hoping it makes it.

Now at the shelter, we have to watch every single dog what comes in so hopefully it does not get parvo. It is very hard to get rid of in a shelter. We have bleached the heck out of everything for 2 whole days.

And what really sucks is that our shelter has been parvo free for over 6 months which is good for a shelter.

It just takes folks to get the puppies their vaccines when they are suppose to and not wait.
 
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Debby (zennla)
1 year ago
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aww that is sad.. I hope the other puppy responds well.. I couldn't imagine adopting an animal to lose it so soon after.
 
Christina
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The best of luck in fighting the outbreak!
 
Michele G.
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It is really hard to understand why people don't vaccinate their babies. They claim they love their pets, but they won't give them a little protection that will save their lives.
 
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1 year ago
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I know it is so sad!! Sometimes though I guess the shots don't always work.
 
Vicki T.
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I have also heard that the vaccinations don't always work, and the dog will get Parvo anyway.
 
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I think if I remember right it has something to do with the shot being given to early and conflicting with the immunity from the mother. I could be really wrong!! I read those articles a while ago. I also remember reading about another strain of parvo that it doesn't work on. Scary stuff!
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Parvo is horrible. The poor puppies and dogs. Keep your dogs vaccinated!
 
Rhonda S.
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We have seen a lot of Parvo here in Abilene Texas. At the Humane Society I volunteer at we tell owners NOT to take puppies under 3months out in public (Pet stores, parks, etc), until they have had all three sets of vaccines. I cringed every time I'm at a pet store and I see someone with a 3-4week old puppy walking around. That puppy is a prime candidate to contract parvo and other illness. KEEP YOUR BABIES HOME UNTIL THEY'VE BEEN FULL VACCINATED!
 
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1 year ago
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The article says it all. Treatment is expensive. Vaccination is cheaper. I wouldn't take chances.
 
Christina
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This is something so many people need to realize. Vacinating your dog is not that expensive. If you you adopt a dog it is your responsiblity to take care of it and this includes its medical needs.
 
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1 year ago
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I get the sad feeling that people are not going to make sure that their dogs are given the vaccine as regularly as a rabies shot until they are as frightened by it as rabies.
 
Carly T.
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Poor puppies..............
 
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1 year ago
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Please vaccinate your dog against this highly contagious disease. If everyone vaccinates and picks up after their dog, the chances of your dog contracting the Parvo is significantly reduced.
 
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1 year ago
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Be careful this is a very bad desiese!!!
 
Donna S.
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Please vaccinate your pups and pickup after them, when out walking. This disease is easily prevented if you , follow these two steps.
 
Christina
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OK, so I have decided I need to do some more research on exactly what my dogs have and are getting vacinate for.

I have always kept my dogs current on their vaccines. They go in twice a year for a general work-up and get any needed shots at that time. However, I must admit that outside of rabies I am not sure what they are vaccinated against. Is Parvo something that they would be getting vaccinated against with their routine shots or should I be asking my vet for some specific vaccine?
 
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1 year ago
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I'm asking myself the same thing. I know Max gets distemper and rabies vaccinations, and I'm 90% sure about the Parvo. I will need to call me vet now.

This a good reason and excuse to tell those people who allow their dogs to go in your yard.
 
Vicki T.
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That's something you MUST ask you vet. I notice that coronovirus is not something that is normally on the list of vaccinations (at least it isn't here in Oregon), but you really need to keep the receipts from your vet's office and put them in a pet folder for each animal so you can easily refer back to animal's health history. At this point, I'd call your vet and have them pull their charts on your pets and ask them for what they have or, have not, been vaccinated.
 
Christina
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Thank you. I do keep a detailed file of the invoices and helath screens I get from our vet. Our vet gives very detailed information each time you go so it is good reference. I read this article today at work (where I did have access to my files) and was curious as I have always trusted my vet when it comes to vacines. I am still going to have to call tomorrow to get more details. Our wellness plan does include the Parvo virus, however, I have not been able to figure out if it is part of one of the shots they are getting. Does anyone know if the DHP HA is Distemper, Hepatitus, Parainfluenza or Parvo Virus? I also noticed that even though the Corona Virus is covered by our plan the vet has not been giving it to the dogs. They both received it as puppies (when I was in Chicago) but have not received it since we moved to St Louis.

It is nice seeing articles like this because it makes even good pet owners realize that you need to follow up on everything.
 
Rhonda S.
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If your vet gives a combo shot then parvo is covered. It is normally part of the routine set of annual vaccines. To be on the safe side call and ask.
 
Kathleen
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This story is about pigs not parvo. But pigs are very smart animals, smarter then dogs, and I do not think it is right or humane to use pigs in these type of experiments. There are other options, and we should employ them instead.
 
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Christina
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I think the website is experiencing some bugs again. Two of you have similar comments - however - I am seeing the Parvo story. Curious?!?!
 
Vicki T.
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i'm seeing the Parvo story, too.
 
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1 year ago
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When I commented yesterday the story was about Parvo, now I am seeing the military pig story. I think Zootoo needs more than Frontline!!! Where's Brea!
 
Christine
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This is scary... I think it's so important to have animals regular on all shots, you just never know.... and if you can't afford the vet bills, then you can't afford the animal...
 
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1 year ago
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Exactly, there is no such thing as a "free dog". And parvo of all things is such a nasty disease...its terrible.

Even if someone is on a fixed income, petcos and petsmarts have vaccine packages for dogs and cats. There is no excuse to not give your dog or puppy basic shots-its idiocy.

 
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1 year ago
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All it takes is the proper vaccination to prevent Parvo!

If you can't afford neccesarry basic medical care for a dog PLEASE do everyone a favor and DON'T GET ONE.
 
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I know someone at a rescue in the Stroudsburg that had to deal with this last month. Thankfully, the dog made it. I have yet to get confirmation, but it is also in the northwestern part of New Jersey.

There is a pretty virulent strain making the rounds now that the vaccine is not totally effective against.

I have been keeping my dogs out of the dog run temporarily because of this.
 
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1 year ago
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It's really alarming to hear that there is a more virulent strain that vaccinations aren't entirely effective against. That seems to be true with more and more diseases lately and I really worry about our future. In this country we're all so used to assuming that almost every disease can be cured.
 
Debbie
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This is so sad when all it takes is a shot to prevent it. This is such a horrible disease.
 
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all pet owners need to keep shots up to date-then we would not hear of rhese outbreaks.
 
sheri
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Everyone here is always kept up on their shots.Upsets me when people don't.
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