Canine parvovirus warning for Perth dog owners after cases detected in Balcatta and surrounding suburbs

Key points

• Dog owners in Perth are being urged to watch for signs of canine parvovirus, a potentially deadly virus detected in Balcatta and surrounding suburbs. Karrinyup Small Animal Hospital warned of the highly contagious virus on Facebook and introduced precautions for animals visiting the clinic.
• Vets are assessing dogs and testing them outside the hospital while wearing full personal protective equipment. Owners of dogs with lethargy, loss of appetite, vomiting or diarrhoea are asked to call the clinic before arriving.
• Puppies and unvaccinated dogs are particularly vulnerable to the virus.