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CLEVELAND — As the weather warms and dogs spend more time outside — on walks, patios, and in parks — veterinarians are warning pet parents about a dangerous virus spreading fast: canine parvovirus.

SAINT CLAIR COUNTY, Mich. – Animal control in St. Clair County reported a rise in the last two weeks of dogs dying or becoming very sick from the highly contagious canine parvovirus. Sick puppies, ...

Cookie was one of the first puppies to receive Elanco Animal Health Incorporated's new medical treatment for canine parvovirus Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE ...

"Is it necessary to vaccinate my dog for parvo if he has already had it and recovered?" A: No, it is not absolutely necessary to vaccinate your dog against parvo if he has had the viral infection and ...

Idaho Falls, IDAHO (KIFI) - Over the weekend, Pocatello Animal Shelter was closed to the public after 4 puppies caught Parvovirus. The virus is highly contagious and attacks a dog's bone marrow and ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — As temperatures warm up and more people head outside for summer activities, there is an increased risk for dogs to contract the highly contagious Parvo virus. “Parvo virus is a ...

Did you know that April 22 was National Parvo Awareness Day? Considering this was the second year that it was celebrated, you may nothave known. But considering how deadly parvo can be, it is ...

Guilford County Animal Services (GCAS) is warning dog owners of an outbreak of canine parvovirus, also known as parvo. GCAS said they have seen an uptick in parvo cases in dogs living in High Point, ...

Humane Society of Washington County officials are urging dog owners to make sure their dogs' vaccinations are up to date and to stay away from unvaccinated dogs due to an uptick in highly contagious ...

PAXTON, Ill. (WCIA) — The dog park in Paxton is closed until further notice after two dogs tested positive for parvovirus. In a Facebook post Monday evening, the Paxton Park District announced that ...

Parvovirus is a highly contagious disease that affects dogs and other canines. If left untreated, it can lead to septic shock or death. Symptoms include vomiting, loss of appetite and lethargy. Google ...