Dog owners urged to be alert for potentially fatal parvovirus

Anecdotal evidence of higher rates of canine parvovirus, commonly known as parvo, has not resulted in higher admissions to veterinary practices across the country.

Reported localised outbreaks of a potentially fatal virus in dogs have not spread nationally, but owners should always remain vigilant.

That is according to dog charities and veterinarians, who said anecdotal evidence of higher rates of canine parvovirus, commonly known as parvo, has not resulted in higher admissions to practices across the country.