Parvovirus is a puppy killer. More than 85% reported cases of Parvovirus worldwide are of puppies between the age of 6 weeks to 18 weeks. – It is a virus that affects the gastro intestinal tract and bone marrow causing a haemorrhagic (bloody) diarrhoea and immune suppression.It can kill up to 90% of untreated dogs
Ongoing infection risk is primarily from faecal contamination of the environment due to the virus’s ability to survive many months in the environment. Neighbours and family members with dogs should be notified of infected animals so that they can ensure that their dogs are vaccinated or tested for immunity. The vaccine will take up to 2
weeks to reach effective levels of immunity; the contagious individual should remain in quarantine until all other dog are protected