RILEY COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) – Riley County will momentarily close the dog park in Fairmont Park beginning Wednesday, August 16, due to the recent medical diagnosis of a dog that checked out the park with canine parvovirus.
Both the big and lap dog enclosures will stay closed through the weekend and are anticipated to resume Monday, August 21.
Canine parvovirus is an extremely infectious viral infection impacting puppies and unvaccinated dogs. The infection is understood to spread out through direct contact with a contaminated dog. The infection can likewise spread out through contact with polluted surface areas or items. The choice to close Fairmont Park Dog Park has actually been made to avoid any prospective infection spread.
“The pet owner contacted Riley County today to notify us of the situation. We do not know where the dog contracted the disease, but we do know that it visited the large dog enclosure at Fairmont Park Dog Park during its illness,” said Riley County Parks Manager David Willis. “Since this is a highly contagious virus for dogs, we have decided to close both the large and small dog enclosures at Fairmont Park as a precaution. We consulted a State of Kansas veterinarian who advised several days of closure should be enough time to kill the virus, especially with the expected high temperatures over the weekend. I disinfected the water fountain area thoroughly, posted signs, and locked the gates.”
Riley County authorities said family pet owners who have actually gone to Fairmont Park Dog Park because Saturday, August 12, need to monitor their dog for symptoms and signs of canine parvovirus and call a vet right away if the dog ends up being ill. Signs and signs consist of anorexia nervosa, sleepiness, throwing up, and diarrhea.
“There have been no reports of contamination associated with CiCo Park Dog Park, so that facility will remain open,” said Willis.
Canine parvovirus does not infected people. Find more information about parvovirus B19 from the CDC.
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