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Carol Sedgwick’s canine Rubie fell critically sick to a lethal virus largely assumed to be prevented by annual inoculations.
Two yr old Havanese Rubie is a vital member of the household to early widowed Carol and her two young sons, so that they had been all alarmed when her typical energetic manner was instantly changed by whining and shivering.
When diarrhoea, containing blood, adopted, Carol rushed her to Bay Vets as an emergency appointment.
Diagnosing canine parvovirus, a extremely contagious acute gastrointestinal sickness, they started pressing therapy, warning Carol the subsequent 24 hours had been vital.
After two days on intravenous remedy, antibiotics, ache aid, substitute fluids and 24-hour statement, Rubie was out of hazard and on the sluggish highway to restoration.
Delighted to get her loving canine again, Carol is placing the message out to all canine house owners she is aware of, meets, and treats at her Carnforth Chiropodist observe.
Carol stated: “It was a terrible few days. Parvovirus has a fatality rate of 91%, even higher in younger, older and health compromised dogs.
“This is why I’m doing everything to alert fellow dog owners to please, please keep up to date with your dog’s vaccinations- if Rubie hadn’t been vaccinated, she would definitely have
died. It’s largely spread by faeces, so I’m sure I don’t have to say this, but it’s another reason to always pick up after our dogs.
“Like most pet owners, I assumed our annual boosters covered this terrible disease, however I’ve learned no vaccination is 100% effective. Bay Vets confirm quick action can make the difference between life or death, so contact yours immediately if you spot similar symptoms.”
Faced with a invoice for over £800 for Rubie’s intensive therapy and medicine, Bay Vets contacted the maker of Rubie’s vaccine (Zoetis), who contributed in the direction of the prices as an indication of goodwill.
“The vets say small dogs, like Rubie, are even less likely to survive a parvovirus attack,” provides Carol. “She may only weigh 5kg, but having her back is worth ten times her weight in gold!”
