Spate of severe parvovirus cases in Hampstead
Vets have seen a spate of parvovirus cases that appear to be particularly virulent.
A veterinary hospital in London is warning dog owners to keep up to date with vaccination boosters after seeing a spate of parvovirus cases that appear to be particularly virulent.
Village Vets Hampstead usually sees parvovirus very rarely, but four cases were recently seen in just a week, one of which was fatal.
None of the dogs had a solid vaccination history, veterinary surgeon John Kidman told MRCVSonline. They were either unvaccinated or had not completed the vaccination course as provided for by the manufacturer, and therefore there were no vaccine failures.
Dr Kidman urged dog owners to ensure their dogs are vaccinated and kept up to date with boosters. If a puppy has been vaccinated with the breeder, the new owner must ensure that either the initial course is completed with the same brand of vaccine, or a new course of vaccinations is started.
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