Parvovirus Outbreak in Lincolnshire

This may be old news to some of you but I haven't been on here for a while so sorry if you've already heard about it, just thought I would warn everyone.

As I mentioned, some people in the village have now lost 2 dogs to parvovirus, one has had all hers innoculated now but the other gives hers homeopathic treatment so will not be vaccinating.

I spoke to my vets this afternoon, I always get mine vaccinated as pups and then every 2-3 years as a precaution. I'm not anti-vaccinating, but my vet has told me that there is no reason to have them done every year, so I haven't done.

Anyway, it is apparently rife out here so I have got them all booked in, fortunately my numbers are down to 7 now, but that is still going to cost me just over £300 and thats with a discount for taking so many at once. Money I don't have but will find in order to ensure their safety, also I know they will then be vaccinated when/if they go to their new homes so one less thing for their new owner to worry about for a while.

Mine haven't been to any shows or anywhere for a good few months but if its in the air then I'm not leaving it to chance.

I wonder what triggers an epidemic...is it the wet weather, does anyone know?

Thanks for the warning Sheree, we were in N. E Lincs 2 weeks ago, Ollie is vaccinated, how long does it take to show up do you know ?
Sorry to hear you have got this added expense you don't really need.

It is normally 14-21 day Incubation. Keira came over from Ireland and the whole litter had it her 2 brothers died. Keira and her sisters were in vets for 3 weeks. Awful virus even if your dogs are vaxed they get it mildly.

Hi Lynn, the vets said that the virus can take up to a month to show its symptoms...fortunately none of the other dogs from these homes seem to be effected. I would have thought that Ollie would be safe if he's been vaccinated, although I have heard of vaccinated dogs being effected with it but not sure if they get it as bad.

It is an unexpected expense but I would far rather scrape the money together and try to ensure their safety. My vets are very good, I asked if I could pay half this week and the rest in two weeks and they agreed, so that will be a great help to me.

Sheree xx

Oh sorry our posts crossed there, how awful for those poor babies xx

Hey hun,
Im in lincolnshire where about's is the outbreak?

Hi Jem, we're south of Boston, in Fosdyke, but the vets said its all over the place. Hope you're all safe where you are xx

Im in between grimsby n louth but i'll keep a eye out for any info in my village x

Glad to hear your Vets can make your payments a bit easier for you. I will keep an eye on Ollie hopefully he will be ok.

Im at Market Rasen.. think i'll speak with my vets tomorrow