Urgent advice has been issued to dog owners after more than 10 dogs were killed by a canine virus spreading in eastern Victoria.
RSPCA Victoria describes parvovirus as an illness which attacks the intestines of dogs and destroys white blood cells.Dogs in eastern Victoria are at risk over the spread of canine parvovirus. Picture: News Corp Australia Moe Veterinarian Centre vet Dr Laura Thorbecke told 7News the risk to dogs in the area was ongoing and could hang around for a while.
“People walking in the street can then bring home contamination on their footwear to dogs at home. So, even dogs that aren’t seeing other dogs, or dogs that aren’t leaving their property, can still be at risk.Treatment for a dog infected with parvovirus can cost thousands with owners sometimes opting to euthanise their pet due to the high price.
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