Cases of deadly dog virus surge in NYC: ‘Number continues to rise’By Brooke Kato
May 18, 2023
Vets are warning dog owners about a lethal canine virus as cases surge in NYC.
Animal Care Centers of NYC is urging vaccination to protect against parvovirus, a common, yet highly contagious, illness that affects the gastrointestinal tract of dogs.
Twenty-five cases have been reported in NYC this year, up from five last year and 10 in 2021, according to ACC data provided to The Post. Three cases were recorded in 2020 and in 2019.
“We normally see a limited number of parvo cases in any given year,” Dr. Robin Brennen, ACC’s senior vice president for animal health and welfare, said in a statement in March, when most of the cases were reported. “But in 2023 we have already seen so many cases and that number continues to rise.”
While any canine can contract the virus, unvaccinated dogs and puppies less than 4 months old are at higher risk. Other concerns are backyard breeders who don’t vaccinate and owners who don’t have access to vet care.
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Source:
https://nypost.com/2023/05/18/cases-of-deadly-dog-virus-surge-in-nyc-number-continues-to-rise/
