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The Blue Cross pet charity is warning dog owners that their pets are at risk of the killer canine disease ‘parvovirus’ if they are not vaccinated and annual boosters are not kept up to date. The warning comes after the charity’s animal hospital in London Victoria has seen a surge in cases of the highly infectious deadly dog disease.

In the past three months The Blue Cross has admitted over 30 dogs with parvovirus, mostly young puppies. Despite round-the-clock care from Blue Cross vets and nurses, over a third sadly died from the disease which has no specific cure.

The Blue Cross is concerned that the recent increase in parvovirus cases could lead to an epidemic of the disease. The virus passes easily between unvaccinated dogs and can survive for months in the environment. Victims suffer from vomiting and diarrhoea which leads to severe dehydration, often fatal in vulnerable young or elderly dogs.

Caroline Powley, Blue Cross veterinary nurse manager at Victoria said: ”We are very worried about the recent number of dogs coming to The Blue Cross with parvovirus. It is heartbreaking to see so many young pets fall victim to this killer disease that can so easily be prevented by a simple injection.”

The Blue Cross advises dog owners to make sure their pets’ vaccinations are up to date and to book an appointment with their vets as soon as possible if there is a chance they have fallen behind.

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