PARVO ALERT! 

Orange County has recently had a dramatic increase in the number of dogs infected by the deadly Parvo virus. Here at the OCSPCA, we have been receiving many calls for help from desperate dog owners whose puppies and dogs are hospitalized with the Parvo virus. Dogs with Parvo suffer greatly from this illness, and the cost of treatment and hospitalization is high. 

Many puppies and dogs are dying in Orange County because of Parvo. It is a very hardy virus and can remain infectious in the environment for several months. It can be brought home on your shoes, hands, or even on your car tires. It is not an airborne virus; it is only excreted in the feces of an infected dog. It is highly contagious and very often deadly. The symptoms of Parvo are: diarrhea (may be bloody), vomiting, lethargy, dehydration, and fever. This virus attacks the digestive system and can attack the heart. It cannot be transmitted to humans or other pets, such as cats. 

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR DOGS ARE CURRENT ON THEIR VACCINATIONS! VACCINATING CAN AND WILL SAVE MANY PUPPIES AND DOGS! Please share this information with all of your family and friends that have dogs.