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TUCSON, Ariz. — As temperatures warm up and more people head outside for summer activities, there is an increased risk for dogs to contract the highly contagious Parvo virus.
“Parvo virus is a highly contagious virus particularly affecting canines,” Douglas Patriquin, CEO of Dr. Kelly’s Surgical Unit, said. While it mainly impacts puppies, dogs of all ages can be infected. “What makes it unique is it's a particularly hardy virus. It may be in the soil, on your countertop, or the floor, and you don’t even notice it.”“The way it goes from canine to canine is through body fluids, diarrhea, or vomiting," Patriquin said."Your dog picks it up by just walking across that area and ingesting it. It’s highly contagious and highly lethal.”“Right now it’s really just fluids and overnight care," Patriquin said.
With Parvo having such a high mortality rate for dogs, it's important to keep their vaccinations up to date, avoid contact with unknown dogs, and be cautious of where they walk if they are unvaccinated.
DOGS OUTSIDE PARVO PARVO VIRUS SUMMER VET
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