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Parvovirus

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Updated: 8/17/2012 4:37 pm

CAUSE
Canine parvovirus (parvo) is an extremely contagious disease; puppies are especially susceptible. The disease is most often transmitted by fecal/oral contact. The virus can survive six months or more in the environment. A bleach/water solution is the recommended disinfectant.

SYMPTOMS
Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, depression and low grade fever. There is a sweet, foul odor to a parvo dog. Treatment often requires the help of a veterinarian to monitor for dehydration and electrolyte balance. Rehydration may require intravenous feeding or subcutaneous fluid injections.

DIAGNOSIS
Diagnosis requires a laboratory test. Canine coronavirus, a very similar illness in symptoms and treatment, is often mistaken for canine parvovirus but is far less severe.

PREVENTION
Commercial vaccinations are available; ask advice for a suitable vaccination schedule from your veterinarian. Maternal immunization is helpful, but after weaning and during the vaccination series the puppy is highly susceptible to the virus. It is advisable to avoid public parks and other areas frequented by dogs until after twenty weeks of age and the immunization series is completed.

Local Veterinarians

Name


Address Phone
Amazon Park Animal Clinic

725 East 25th Avenue 541 485-0161

Anderson Equine & Vet Clinic


90205 Lakeview Drive, Eugene
541 688-3323

Animal Health Associates


2835 Willamette Street, Eugene
541 345-1544

The Ark Veterinary Clinic


4965 Barger Drive, Eugene
541 689-7881

Avian Medical Clinic


5620 Main Street, Springfield
541 747-3859

Banfield Vet Clinic


2847 Chad Drive, Eugene
541 342-5227

Blue Cross Animal Hospital


4206 Franklin Boulevard, Eugene
541 726-7821

Bush Animal Hospital


2415 Oakmont Way, Eugene
541 342-7218

Cascade Animal Clinic


671 West Centennial, Eugene
541 741-1992

Cat & Bird Clinic


354 West 6th Avenue, Eugene
541 343-8531

Cat Care Limited


1400 Willamette Street, Eugene
541 302-5824

Coburg Veterinary Clinic


9114 North Harrison Street, Coburg 541 343-8794

Companion Animal Clinic


5620 Main Street, Springfield 541 747-2307

Cottage Grove Veterinary Clinic


1221 East Main, Cottage Grove
541 942-9181

Countryside Animal Clinic


225 West 4th, Junction City
541 998-6036

Creswell Veterinary Clinic


345 East Oregon Avenue, Creswell 541 895-3536

Del Oeste Equine Hospital


90238 Prairie Road, Eugene
541 689-0205

Delta Oaks Veterinary Clinic


1020 Green Acres Road #5, Eugene
541 345-7970

East Lane Veterinary Hospital


42755 McKenzie Highway, Leaburg 541 896-0044

Edgewood Animal Clinic


4010 Donald Street, Eugene
541 341-6558

Emerald Valley Pet Medical Center


3845 West 11th Avenue, Eugene
541 484-1414

Emergency Veterinary Hospital


103 'Q' Street, Springfield 541 746-0112

Eugene Animal Hospital


1432 Orchard Street, Eugene
541 342-1178

Eugene Mobile Veterinary Services


Eugene/Springfield service area        

541 510-9401

Eugene Spay / Neuter Clinic


3970 West 1st Avenue, Eugene
541 682-3643

Feline Thyroid Clinic


1045 Gateway Loop #F, Springfield 541 744-2966

Forest Valley Veterinary Clinic


2555 Mosby Creek Road, Cottage Grove
541 942-9132

Four Corners Veterinary Clinic


2575 Roosevelt Boulevard, Eugene
541 688-5521

Gent, Dr. James


5620 Main Street, Springfield 541 747-2307

Healing Paws Wellness Center


160 East 18th, Eugene

541 344-4640

McKenzie Animal Hospital


5303 Main Street, Springfield 541 747-3859

Mohawk Veterinary Hospital


1814 'Q' Street, Springfield 541 747-0780

Moye, Dr. Jack


94788 Highway 99 W, Junction City
541 998-2362

Oakridge Animal Clinic


48277 1st Street,Oakridge 541 782-4281

Oceanside Veterinary Hospital


1739 W 22nd, Florence 541 997-2114

Pacifica Veterinary Services


2777 Friendly Street, Eugene
541 345-1608

Pet Medical Center


3880 West 11th Avenue, Eugene

541 484-1414

Pleasant Hill Veterinary Clinic


84889 Tillikum Avenue, Eugene 541 747-5878

Q Street Animal Hospital


235 'Q' Street, Springfield 541 746-8491

Riverbrook Animal & Eye Clinic


3630 River Road, Eugene
541 461-8862

Santa Clara Animal Hospital


2510 River Road, Eugene
541 896-1932

South Hills Physical Therapy & Wellness Clinic


4175 Eeast Amazon Drive, Eugene
541 686-0101

South Willamette Veterinary Clinic


255 Emerald Parkway, Creswell 541 895-4665

Trottier, Dr. Devon


Eugene/Springfield Mobile Vet Service
541 935-7169

Veneta Veterinary Clinic


88233 Territorial Road, Eugene
541 935-4151

The Veterinary  Hospital


175 Silver Lane, Eugene
541 688-1835

Westmoreland Animal Clinic


1748 West 18th Avenue, Eugene
541 485-4595

West Eugene Animal Hospital


1175 City View Street, Eugene
541 342-5858

Willakenzie Animal Clinic


1745 Coburg Road, Eugene
541 686-1942
Updated 8/16/2012
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