Parvovirus attacks the stomach and intestines of dogs and is spread by dog-to-dog contact
Dogs lined up on a San Francisco street Monday for free vaccines to combat an outbreak of a highly contagious illness that can be fatal for some canines if not treated.
Andre Baylor brough his 10-year-old Chihuahua, Troy, to get the vaccination, saying he had heard that the virus could be fatal and that he’d do anything to save Troy’s life.Jessica Bogosian, San Francisco SPCA’s director of community medicine programs, said parvovirus attacks the stomach and intestines of dogs, and is spread by dog-to-dog contact and contact with contaminated feces and environments. Common symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea, she said.
The free vaccine clinics offered distemper/parvo vaccinations, flea control, deworming, and microchips, in addition to pet food and supplies. The SF SPCA anticipated serving up to 100 dogs on Monday and are putting on a second clinic.
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