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Symptoms of canine parvovirus include lethargy, loss of appetite, abdominal pain and bloating, fever, vomiting and severe diarrhea.
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Three puppies have died after being infected by a deadly virus in the Downtown Eastside, prompting the SPCA of BC to set up a free one-day emergency vaccination clinic in the area.
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“We got a call on Friday about some sick puppies and it turned out they had parvovirus,” said BC SPCA spokeswoman Lori Chortyk. “The person said they were found in a box and now three are dead. Parvo is very contagious.”
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Chortyk said the vaccination clinic has been set up in a park near the SRO where the puppies were being cared for near Dunlevy Avenue and Powell Street, and the SPCA of BC is urging anyone whose dog may have come into contact with the sick puppies to get your dog. vaccinated dog
Symptoms of canine parvovirus include lethargy, loss of appetite, abdominal pain and bloating, fever, vomiting and severe diarrhea. The virus is highly contagious and mainly affects dogs, and unvaccinated puppies are the most vulnerable.
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“We want people in the area to know that if they see these symptoms, go to a vet immediately. It’s very deadly and happens quickly. Puppies have a much better chance of survival if they’re vaccinated,” Chortyk said.
If someone finds an abandoned puppy, Chortyk said they should first take it to a vet or animal shelter to confirm it doesn’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,” Chortyk said.
The BC SPCA does outreach in the Downtown Eastside that included charity veterinary clinics, but those clinics were suspended during the COVID pandemic and have not restarted.
The free outdoor vaccination clinic is open for one day only, September 12.
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