With the recent parvovirus outbreak in Goulburn Mulwaree region, it is a reminder to dog owners around Crookwell and the Upper Lachlan Shire to remain vigilant and ensure their canine companions and work dogs are up to date with their vaccinations.
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Parvovirus is an extremely deadly disease that affects young puppies, being the most vulnerable and unvaccinated dogs. Signs and symptoms of canine parvovirus include: bloody diarrhea; vomiting; fever; lethargy; loss of appetite and rapid weight loss.
If your dog develops any of these symptoms then please call the vet immediately so that we can be ready with isolation rooms and barrier nursing. The sooner the dog seeks veterinary attention the better the outcome. Parvo is treatable and at CVH we have great success with treatment.
Parvovirus is shed in affected dogs’ faeces, so when a healthy dog sniffs an infected dog’s stool, that dog can contract the disease. The virus can also be brought into a dog's environment by way of shoes, clothes, wheels (fomites) that have come into contact with infected faeces. There is evidence that the virus can live in the environment for years.
The best way to protect your pets is vaccination. The cost of vaccinating your pet is far less expensive than the cost of treatment, with the cost of treatment being anywhere from 10-20 times the cost of vaccination depending of the severity of the disease.
You must get your canine pets vaccinated as soon as possible if they are not, and don’t allow puppies to walk around town until at least 10 days after they have had their final vaccination.
Just because your dog does not leave your property, it does not mean they cannot contract parvo, especially if you have shearers/contractors coming on to farm with their dogs. It is also transmitted by wild dogs and foxes. Core C3 vaccination covers your dog against parvovirus, distemper and hepatitis.
