Another Dubai Doggo Tragically Succumbs To The Deadly Parvo Disease
Dubai residents are reminded about the devastating effects of Parvo, after a 2-year-old pup succumbs to the devastating disease.
Bryce was two-years-old. He was found dumped on the streets with open wounds. Dubai resident Adrienne who helped with his recuse said when he was found, his immunity was incredibly low, and he tested positive for Parvo. Bruce was immediately put on an IV and Parvo medication to combat the disease…
Parvovirus is an ugly disease that’s highly contagious. It’s mostly contracted by young dogs between six weeks and six months old and can be lethal to young puppies and senior dogs with weak immunity. More details on Parvo below.
In April, there was an outbreak among the pet community, and recently popular doggo Facebook page Dogs In Dubai shows a number of residents reporting the virus. Unfortunately, parvo is deadly, and Bryce didn’t make it.
Avoid social gatherings for your dogs
How the virus can be transmitted to our doggos:
Parvo is an extremely contagious viral illness that can be transmitted in TWO main ways
One is through direct contact, where the dogs either sniff or lick infected poop from the surface of where another infected dog has contaminated with its feces.
Puppies are curious and explore the world around them through their senses and especially through their smell.
Thus, they need to be taken extra care of as it then becomes easy for a curious puppy to contract the fatal virus.
The second way of contracting the virus is through indirect contact
The virus is quite resilient and is capable of surviving in the environment for long time periods, (up to two months or more if kept away from direct sunlight). The virus can latch onto:
- Clothing
- Human skin
- Toys and other equipment
- Shoes
It is vital for households to maintain hygiene levels when housing pets at home and surfaces should be regularly cleaned with disinfectants or other household bleaches – that are known to eliminate the virus.
To be a responsible doggo parent RN, you have to look at the signs and symptoms
Signs like discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting should be one or a few of the signs- if you see this, don’t send your dog to daycare or dog parkland consult with your vet ASAP.
It is vital for households to maintain hygiene levels when housing pets at home and surfaces should be regularly cleaned with disinfectants or other household bleaches – that are known to eliminate the virus.
