Canine Parvovirus is a leading cause of death from infectious disease among domestic dogs worldwide. The virus that was first discovered in 1978 is highly infectious and potentially deadly gastrointestinal (GI) disease that mainly affects puppies and adolescent dogs – mostly vaccinated – but may be passed on to adult dogs too at times. Canine Parvovirus is considered most threatening …
Dr. Jane
January 31, 2022
Pet owners are being urged to keep up to date on their dog’s vaccinations as cases of parvovirus rise in the UK and Ireland. The life-threatening disease can be extremely dangerous, especially in weaker dogs and puppies, so it’s important to prevent it whenever possible. Here’s everything you need to know about the virus and how to avoid it. What …
Dr. Jane
September 19, 2021
Updated: 09/19/2021 3:21 PM Vaccination clinics to protect dogs from a canine parvovirus outbreak have been canceled by the Bermuda Veterinary Association due to a surge in Covid-19 cases. Laura Tucker, the president of the BVA, said the increased risk had led to the clinics “unfortunately” being canceled. However, she advised that booster shots be given after pets had already …
Dr. Jane
September 18, 2021
Citing the rise in Covid cases, the Bermuda Veterinary Association has canceled the vaccination clinics for dogs against parvoviruses. A spokesman said: “Unfortunately the BVA decided that we have to cancel the vaccination clinics. At least for now. “Given the high Covid numbers and the increased risk, especially the mixing of groups, it seems particularly important to reduce our risk …
