New York City Warns of Highly Contagious Virus Spreading in Dogs

[{"selector":"#anim-8332ee4f-e140-4bed-8392-c8ba5f54d783","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1300,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ef5e09c2-c6c7-416f-83e3-d89e3b39725c","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-103.30578%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1300,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Veterinary clinics in New York City reported an increase in viral cases affecting dogs which can cause severe acute gastrointestinal disease that can be fatal if left untreated. Learn More Arrow

[{"selector":"#anim-62832baa-5897-482e-892a-b7f001deef6a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1300,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b96f923f-c0e1-47ce-a9da-ed0851639c38","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-104.13223%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1300,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The highly contagious canine parvovirus (CPV) can spread through direct contact and contaminated surfaces. Vomiting, diarrhoea, appetite loss, exhaustion, fever, and abdominal pain are among the symptoms that appear two to fourteen days after the infection. Learn More Arrow

[{"selector":"#anim-d6739be3-bb28-4b31-ab70-0379c7860f13","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1300,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e3a6fc02-d3a1-4a73-8793-ce3cce352928","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-104.13223%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1300,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The New York City Department of Health and Hygiene (DOHMH) issued a warning last month, noting that as of March 14, Animal Care Centers had diagnosed 14 dogs, which is more than the usual number treated in just one year. Learn More Arrow

[{"selector":"#anim-ec0c5061-c2a9-4684-93ca-aae1ba117dc0","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1300,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f4c4a52f-184a-4c78-87be-0846a545416e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-104.13223%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1300,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] While many of the animals were discovered in the Bronx and Manhattan, the expected number points to an increase in some areas. Learn More Arrow

[{"selector":"#anim-fd1a3614-ecc7-4066-9014-134bfe12ee74","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1300,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e43f4b6a-670b-4fba-8f47-f5a611a8aca3","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-104.13223%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1300,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] A veterinary urgent care, Bond Vet has several locations throughout the boroughs. Dr. Hannah Lau, a Bond Vet veterinarian, claims that from February to March, the quantity of parvovirus tests tripled. Learn More Arrow

[{"selector":"#anim-3d8f146a-22d7-4d19-bd7c-6245f54c0f49","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1300,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-93470df0-f03b-4b1e-b16c-e2fe103cef0c","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-104.13223%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1300,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Dogs that are young and unvaccinated are most susceptible to parvovirus. Any breed of dog can contract parvovirus, Learn More Arrow

[{"selector":"#anim-c88f5c71-50b9-4eea-9a05-87f48462f9a6","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1300,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b526c19e-ed3c-4bc3-bf99-c11b51a1a7ca","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-104.13223%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1300,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] But there may be a higher risk for Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, American Pit Bull Terriers, English Springer Spaniels, and German Shepherds. Learn More Arrow

[{"selector":"#anim-0693d8af-d820-4e75-a1bd-96d15c88d401","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1300,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0f846c29-c289-47a5-adeb-b6607c96270b","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-104.13223%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1300,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The canine parvovirus (CPV) can infect raccoons, skunks, and coyotes but cannot infect people, cats, or other domestic pets. Learn More Arrow

[{"selector":"#anim-091ff0ae-0d3a-4125-b2ff-598c0804cd5f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1300,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-72e25806-e57f-41b5-92ae-58b952ffd04b","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-104.13223%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1300,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Diagnosed dogs should be quarantined while their previous environment is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. Learn More Arrow