(MIRROR INDY) — Canine parvovirus, or parvo, is a extremely contagious and probably deadly virus that impacts dogs.
Robin Herman, co-founder of Indy’s Parvo Prevention Project, stated there may be not a remedy for parvo and remedy is pricey.
“They need to be constantly on fluids with IVs, need anti-nausea medication, and they need supervision,” Herman stated. “They’re in isolation at some of these big hospitals. And that’s big money.”
She stated one of the simplest ways to scale back the unfold of parvo is to stop it, which is why Indy Parvo Prevention Project hopes to vaccinate dogs to scale back circumstances within the metropolis.
The new organization will host a free vaccination clinic from 11 a.m. to three p.m. on Saturday, April 13. It will take place within the parking zone of the nonprofit Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside at 1505 N. Sherman Drive.
The organization’s objective is to vaccinate 500 dogs for parvo on the drive-thru occasion. Rabies vaccines additionally might be provided.
Herman stated parvo is extra widespread in puppies, however older dogs can get contaminated. The clinic is open to dogs of all ages.
“If you don’t know if they’ve had a parvo vaccine, we will vaccinate them,” Herman stated. “And you can’t over-vaccinate a dog.”
The vaccine is simplest with a sequence of booster photographs. Indy Parvo Prevention Project will host a second clinic for the primary booster on Saturday, May 11.
Mirror Indy reporter Darian Benson covers east Indianapolis. Contact her at 317-397-7262 or [email protected]. Follow her on X @HelloImDarian.
