20/12/2025
Important Parvovirus update for Sydney!! Please read and protect your puppies ๐๐
โ ๏ธ **URGENT PARVOVIRUS WARNING โ SYDNEY & SURROUNDING AREAS** โ ๏ธ
๐ซ We have very strict isolation and quarantine procedures in place, none of the dog's have entered our main clinic or the surrounding areas.๐ซ
We are extremely concerned to report that **we have seen 13 cases of Parvovirus in the past week alone**. This is a **serious outbreak** and we need our community to understand just how dangerous this virus is.
**Parvovirus is highly contagious and often fatal**, particularly in unvaccinated or partially vaccinated puppies. It spreads easily through dog-to-dog contact and contaminated environments โ including grass, soil, shoes, clothing, and hands.
This disease causes **immense suffering**, including:
* Profuse vomiting and **bloody diarrhoea**
* Severe dehydration and shock
* Intense pain and weakness
* Rapid decline over hours, not days
Many puppies require **intensive hospitalisation**, and even with aggressive treatment, **some do not survive**. Those that do endure a traumatic and painful illness that no pet should have to suffer through.
๐ **Vaccination is critical and lifesaving.**
If your puppy is not fully vaccinated, they are at **very high risk**.
๐พ **Please protect your puppies by:**
* Keeping unvaccinated or partially vaccinated puppies **strictly at home**
* Avoiding dog parks, beaches, cafes, pet stores, and public areas
* Ensuring all vaccinations are **up to date**
* Contacting us immediately if you are unsure about your puppyโs vaccination schedule
๐จ **Seek veterinary care immediately** if your puppy shows **vomiting, diarrhoea (especially bloody), lethargy, or not eating**. Waiting can be fatal.
We cannot stress this enough โ **Parvovirus kills**. Awareness and prevention will save lives.
Please **share this post** to help protect puppies across our community ๐๐พ
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