26/08/2025
With the recent rain we have had in town, there has been a huge increase in Parvovirus cases and snake bites 😔
Unfortunately for these pets and their families, this has been a distressing time with many unknowns.
Nurse Mekayla has been involved in Bones' parvovirus treatment, and she has luckily made a recovery and was able to go home ♥
What can you do to reduce the chances of your pet being at risk?
- Vaccinate all dogs and isolate pups until they are fully vaccinated. This means keeping them in your backyard and away from dogs with unknown vaccination status.
- Signs to look out for with Parvovirus include vomiting and bloody diarrhoea and lethargy in unvaccinated dogs.
- Keep cats indoors as much as possible to reduce the risk of coming into contact with snakes.
- Check your backyard often for signs of snakes and any areas they may be able to sneak in.
- Signs to look out for with snakebites include sudden weakness and collapse, vomiting, foaming at the mouth and dilated pupils.
If you have any concerns about your pet and these health concerns, please contact our clinic to get your pet seen as soon as possible.
