Dog owners across the county have been issued a warning after a puppy died within 24 hours of showing suspected symptoms of the 'extremely contagious' parvovirus. Vets have seen an increase in the number of dogs with serious and life-threatening symptoms believed to be caused by the virus.
Affected dogs become seriously unwell quickly, with symptoms including a high temperature, severe vomiting and diarrhoea. Younger puppies are particularly at risk - and many dogs aren't surviving.
Cara Louise said her mum's Staffordshire Bull Terrier, which was fully vaccinated, died within 24 hours of showing symptoms. The 20-week-old puppy, named Blu, fell ill on Saturday and died on Sunday, September 11. Ms Louise said that when they took the dog to the Nottingham PDSA Hospital, he was one of many dogs believed to be suffering from parvovirus.
