With a recent spike in Parvovirus cases in our region, we’re asking all dog owners to check their dog’s vaccination status or, if you’ve got a new pup this festive season, please book in for your routine vaccinations.  

Parvovirus is highly contagious, painful, and likely deadly if not treated. It also involves a lot of intensive care, medical management, and a dedicated isolation room.   

The cost of prevention is a fraction of the cost of treating the disease. If your dog contracts Parvovirus, the cost of treatment is a minimum of $2,000. 

Full vaccination guarantees protection so don’t risk it and help our region control this deadly condition.  

Early signs of parvovirus include lethargy and loss of appetite, followed by a sudden onset of bloody diarrhoea and repeated episodes of vomiting. Puppies less than five months old are usually the most severely affected with a much slimmer rate of survival.