Parvo outbreak runs through two Conn. shelters
February 27, 2010 by DVM360 · Leave a Comment
Fairfield, Conn. — An outbreak of parvovirus in Connecticut has area veterinarians concerned that it might be spreading.
In the last two weeks, two area shelters have gone into an emergency quarantine — one in Stratford and one in Fairfield. And veterinarian Patricia Hart of Southport Veterinary Center tells DVM Newsmagazine that parvo cases have found their way onto her exam table.
“I have worked for the last 20 years in the area, and haven’t seen a case of parvo in years. In the last week, I have seen two cases. It’s a lot. I think it is worth taking notice,” she adds.
“The worrisome thing to me is that (one of the confirmed parvo cases) reportedly impacted a 4-year-old dog. Even if the dog wasn’t current on vaccinations, you would think that the animal had some protection at that age. What would be particularly frightening is if we started seeing those strains that impact adult vaccinated dogs.”…full story
