03/11/2026
🐾 Important information about Canine Parvovirus 🐾
Due to a recent confirmed case of Canine Parvovirus (Parvo), we wanted to spread awareness and share the signs every dog owner should be aware of:
🩺 Can a vaccinated dog catch parvovirus?
- Vaccination provides the best protection against parvovirus and greatly reduces the risk of infection and severe illness. However, no vaccine offers 100% protection, so even dogs who are fully vaccinated can occasionally become infected. Puppies and dogs whose vaccinations are incomplete or not up to date are particularly vulnerable.
- Herd immunity can help protect our pets. This is when a majority of pets in the area are vaccinated, so the prevelance of the disease is reduced, thereby reducing the chances of vulnerable pets catching the disease.
⚠️ Signs to look out for ⚠️
Please be aware of the following symptoms:
- Vomiting
- Severe diarrhoea, which may contain blood
- Loss of appetite
- Extreme tiredness or weakness
- Abdominal pain
- Pale gums
- Dehydration
Parvovirus can be life-threatening, and symptoms can progress very quickly.
❤️ What should you do if you're concerned?
- If your dog is showing any of these signs, contact your veterinary practice immediately for advice, even if they are vaccinated. Please let the team know you are concerned about possible parvovirus before attending, to help protect other patients. You may be asked to wait in the car, or enter the building through the rear entrance.
- Keep your dog's vaccinations and boosters up to date, and speak to your vet if you're unsure whether your dog is fully protected.
- Ensure you clean up after your dog if they pass stool on a walk to help prevent the spread of disease. Do not take your dog for walks if they are unwell.
📢 Please help us spread awareness!
Feel free to share this post with friends, family and fellow dog owners. Sharing information could help someone recognise the signs early and get their dog the treatment they need.
Thank you for helping us keep our local pets safe. 🐶💙
