Symptoms of canine parvovirus include lethargy, loss of appetite, abdominal pain and bloating, fever, vomiting and severe diarrhea.
The virus is highly contagious and affects mostly dogs, and unvaccinated puppies are the most vulnerable.Article content
“We want people in the area to know that if they do see those symptoms to get to a vet right away. It’s very deadly and it happens rapidly. Puppies do have a much better chance at survival if they are vaccinated,” said Chortyk. If someone does find an abandoned puppy, Chortyk said they should first take them to a veterinarian or an animal shelter to confirm they don’t belong to someone and to get a health check, even if finances are an obstacle. “Our goal is to help people keep their pets and nurture that bond with the animal,” said Chortyk.
The B.C. SPCA does outreach on the Downtown Eastside that included charitable veterinary clinics, but those clinics were suspended during the COVID pandemic and have not been restarted.
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