Blackpool Council said it understands posts on social networks about dogs ending up being ill after checking out the resort’s parks, with one dog unfortunately passing away after contracting the fatal infection.
Dogs capture it by entering into contact with faeces from contaminated dogs and the infection can endure in the environment for approximately 9 months.
It can be deadly however the Council said it is not knowledgeable about any verified cases of parvovirus in the Blackpool location.
But some dog owners disagree and think the infection is swarming in the resort. One lady said her dog passed away recently after a walk in Crossland Road Park, off Vicarage Lane in Marton.
Ashlea Johnson’s 9-month-old American Bully XL, called Fury, regretfully passed away on Friday (August 4) regardless of being immunized 6 months earlier.
She thinks he captured the infection throughout a see to Crossland Road Park a week previously. Fury’s sibling is likewise fighting the infection.
She said: “We had been on Crossland Road Park for not even 5 minutes whilst we waited to be called in to the vet (standard ear issue nothing serious) on Thursday, July 27.
“Fastforward a week and he fell severely ill and passed away.”
The Council said no verified cases have actually been reported to its dog warden, however dog owners are recommended to stay alert and take safety measures to help keep their dogs safe.
A representative for Blackpool Council said: “We are aware of numerous posts on social media regarding Canine Parvovirus (parvo) in some of Blackpool’s parks.
“We have not had any confirmed cases reported to our Dog Warden team.
“However, as parvovirus can be very contagious, here’s some advice from the RSPCA on how to help keep your pooches safe.”
If your dog does end up being ill with a verified case of parvovirus after a see to among Blackpool’s parks or greenspaces, you can notify the Council’s dog warden on 01253 477477.
How do dogs catch Parvovirus?
Experts state a great deal of dogs merely capture Parvovirus while out checking out due to the fact that it can endure in outside environments for months to years.
The infection is shed in the poo of contaminated dogs 3 to 4 days after they are contaminated, then for a number of weeks after their signs clean up.
It can likewise take a trip in dirt, so can be discovered on the bottom of shoes, inside homes, on dog leads, collars, bowls, clothing, toys, and even on human hands.
A representative for the PDSA said: “Most dogs are exposed to parvovirus eventually in their life, so the only method to safeguard them is through routine vaccination.”
How to keep your dog safe
Parvovirus is avoidable and vaccinations can safeguard dogs from the destructive impacts of parvovirus.
The RSPCA recommends that all puppies need to be immunized versus parvovirus at 8 weeks, with a 2nd dosage administered 2-4 weeks later on.
They will be susceptible to the illness up until both dosages have actually been received, which implies owners should take additional safety measure throughout this duration.
Dogs need a yearly booster to keep a high level of defense versus the infection.
As the infection is captured by contact with faeces from contaminated dogs, dog walkers need to constantly guarantee they bag up any dog mess and location it in the closest bin.
You need to call your veterinarian if you have any issues about your dogs health or require vaccination suggestions.
