I've had this from the Council Media office. Given that Dog Walking
was discussed here I thought it would be wise to pass it on.
Friday 18 February 2011
Warning to all dog owners and dog walkers
Oxford City Council has received reports of Canine Parvovirus in Rose Hill.
The Council is advising all dog owners and dog walkers to check that
their dog’s vaccinations are up to date with their local vet and if
they spot any of the symptoms to take them to a vet as soon as
possible.
Canine Parvovirus is a contagious virus mainly affecting dogs. The
disease is highly contagious and is spread from dog to dog by direct
or indirect contact with their faeces.
It can be transported on shoes and clothing and we advise dog owners
to disinfect their shoes before and after a walk. We also suggest that
they try to clean their dogs paws with animal friendly wipes.
Graham Eagle, Public Health Team Leader at Oxford City Council, says:
“We’ve received six separate reports of ill dogs in the Rose Hill area
and we would urge dog owners to keep an eye on their pets.
“Parvovirus has two distinct presentations, a cardiac and intestinal
form and dogs can have one or more symptoms.
“If you think your dog is showing symptoms of this virus you should
take it to your local vet.”
The symptoms include:
Vomiting
Nausea
Diarrhoea
Very Liquid Stools
Blood in Stools
Fever
Lack of Energy
Symptoms of Cardiac Parvovirus is dogs:
Difficulty Breathing
Irregular Heartbeat
Racy, Weak Pulse