Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control has experienced an increased number of dogs and cats being brought to the shelter with the parvovirus and panleukopenia diseases. These diseases can attack young and old dogs and cats.
Parvovirus is a highly contagious viral disease that can be passed from dog to dog. Clinical signs may include vomiting, bloody diarrhea, lethargy, depression and lack of appetite. It is critical to prevent transmission of the disease through proper care and cleaning as well as proper vaccinations.
Panleukopenia is a highly infectious viral disease in cats. Clinical signs include diarrhea, vomiting, standing over a water dish, lethargy and fever, all of which can quickly lead to death.
Inevitably, parvovirus and panleukopenia have been introduced into the shelter from infected animals being brought to the facility. It is important to keep your pets up-to-date on all necessary vaccinations to protect them against these devastating diseases. Please contact your local veterinarian immediately to have your cat or dog vaccinated against these fatal and highly contagious viruses.
For more information, please visit Animal Care and Control’s Web site at www.pbcgov.com/pubsafety/animal or call (561) 233-1200.
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