04/06/2026
UPDATE -
They are ALL still fighting this terrible virus .....Their poor wee bodies are going through so much but the little troopers are doing their best to stay with us....The next 2 days will be the worst period , if they can get through them we have a chance . We won"'t be 'out of the woods' but the odds will be alot better..🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
🫣🫣 More sad news 🫣🫣
Having offered our help to another rescue and taking in 6 pups on Sunday, I have to report that all 6 are now on drips fighting the deadly Parvo virus 😭😭.....
They looked such happy pups on Sunday and until yesterday looked so happy in their 2 foster homes .....yesterday evening / this morning a completely different picture ......One by one all coming down with the signs, explosive poos , vomiting , not holding water down , and then becoming lethargic .. ...so so sad .......
In the 7 years of running Hovar we have not had a single case , apart from helping an external case with a pup that had it and allowing use of our vet under Hovar and thankfully that one survived but she was a bigger and older pup... but now we have 6 cases 🫣🫣 !!! A big expense we were not expecting ........BUT we will throw everything at it and hope and pray Christina and her team can perform a small miracle
The pups are all on intravenous drips...They have also had 2 Injections , anti biotics, and anti sickness
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How do dogs get parvo?
Parvovirus is highly contagious and can survive for long periods in the environment. The virus can withstand routine cleaning and weather changes, which means the spread of the virus is hard to control. It can be easily transferred from the paws of dogs and from people’s shoes or other items contaminated with the virus, like bedding or leashes. Parvovirus is shed in the faeces of infected animals, and dogs easily come into contact with these when sniffing the ground when on walks or at the dog park. It is important to understand that you don’t need direct dog-to-dog contact for a dog to become infected with parvovirus......
What are the Parvovirus symptoms?
If you suspect your dog may have parvovirus, there are a few symptoms to be on the lookout for:
Loss of appetite
Lethargy
Abdominal bloating and pain
Vomiting
Diarrhea (which may contain blood)
Changing body temperature (fever or a lower temperature)
How to prevent parvovirus in dogs-
Vaccinating your pet against parvovirus is the only way to protect them from the disease. Vaccinations work to train their immune systems to recognise the viral markers for parvovirus. The vaccination is highly effective and very safe. Puppies require vaccination based on the following:
Parvo Vaccination Schedule:
Initial vaccine at 6 to 8 weeks of age
Booster vaccine at 10 to 12 weeks old
Booster vaccine at 14 to 16 weeks old
A booster vaccination one year after finishing the puppy series of vaccinations
Puppies and adult dogs that survive canine parvovirus develop highly robust, long-lasting natural antibodies. Reinfection is extremely rare
Humans cannot be infected by canine parvo virus .......
