Highly contagious parvovirus outbreak threatens Okanagan dogs

An outbreak of canine parvovirus in the Okanagan and Downtown Eastside of Vancouver has prompted a warning from the Humane Societies of BC, urging dog guardians to take immediate precautions.
The coalition of independent animal service nonprofits across the province made the announcement on Wednesday, June 10, stating that canine parvovirus, commonly known as “parvo,” is a highly contagious and potentially fatal viral disease that primarily affects puppies and unvaccinated dogs.
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