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PARVOVIRUS OUTBREAK IN SHERBROOKE
Important message to dog owners: very important to read!
We have been informed that there is currently a parvovirus outbreak in Sherbrooke, in the area of the Évangélien school district. The affected area is believed to be that of the École internationale du Phare.
According to our information, several wooded areas in the region are contaminated with infectious agents. Furthermore, many owners of potentially infected dogs are continuing to walk their dogs in public places, thus contributing to the spread of the disease.
Several dogs in the area are reportedly showing symptoms of parvovirus.
Parvovirus attacks the cells of the intestine (enterocytes), causing hemorrhagic gastroenteritis. It also attacks white blood cells, weakening the immune system and thus increasing susceptibility to infections, particularly bacterial ones. This disease is primarily seen in puppies, unvaccinated dogs, and those living in groups.
Parvovirus is highly contagious, viral, and spongiform, particularly in puppies. Transmission occurs primarily through contaminated surfaces or infected feces. Furthermore, traces of parvovirus can survive for up to a year in the same environment. The main symptoms of this virus include vomiting, diarrhea, blood in the stool, lethargy, dehydration, and loss of appetite.
The symptoms are particularly severe and the mortality rate is very high in puppies. If your pet shows such symptoms, contact your vet without delay!
Attention Sherbrooke residents and those in the affected area: remain very careful and limit your dog's outings as much as possible.
If you haven't already done so, we strongly recommend that you vaccinate your animals in order to protect them!
Namely:
A puppy should receive its first dose of the core vaccine (DHPP) at around 6 to 8 weeks of age. Subsequently, boosters are administered every 3 to 4 weeks, until approximately 16 weeks of age.
This protocol is important because protection can vary depending on the presence of maternal antibodies, making young puppies particularly vulnerable between doses.
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PARVOVIRUS OUTBREAK IN SHERBROOKEImportant message to dog owners: very important to read!
We have been informed that there is currently a parvovirus outbreak in Sherbrooke, in the area of the Évangélien school district. The affected area is believed to be that of the École internationale du Phare.
According to our information, several wooded areas in the region are contaminated with infectious agents. Furthermore, many owners of potentially infected dogs are continuing to walk their dogs in public places, thus contributing to the spread of the disease.
Several dogs in the area are reportedly showing symptoms of parvovirus.
Parvovirus attacks the cells of the intestine (enterocytes), causing hemorrhagic gastroenteritis. It also attacks white blood cells, weakening the immune system and thus increasing susceptibility to infections, particularly bacterial ones. This disease is primarily seen in puppies, unvaccinated dogs, and those living in groups.
Parvovirus is highly contagious, viral, and spongiform, particularly in puppies. Transmission occurs primarily through contaminated surfaces or infected feces. Furthermore, traces of parvovirus can survive for up to a year in the same environment. The main symptoms of this virus include vomiting, diarrhea, blood in the stool, lethargy, dehydration, and loss of appetite.
The symptoms are particularly severe and the mortality rate is very high in puppies. If your pet shows such symptoms, contact your vet without delay!
Attention Sherbrooke residents and those in the affected area: remain very careful and limit your dog's outings as much as possible.
If you haven't already done so, we strongly recommend that you vaccinate your animals in order to protect them!
Namely:
A puppy should receive its first dose of the core vaccine (DHPP) at around 6 to 8 weeks of age. Subsequently, boosters are administered every 3 to 4 weeks, until approximately 16 weeks of age.
This protocol is important because protection can vary depending on the presence of maternal antibodies, making young puppies particularly vulnerable between doses.
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