Just heard of 5 cases of death from Parvo in Redruth Cornwall.  Does anyone have anyother info?

Are these proven parvo cases or (just :() haemorragic enteritis?

just this week my vet put a bit in the local paper re Parvo being seen in area.

That's exactly what used to happen regularly when I lived in Berkshire tadog.  Each time I rang the Vet concerned, they always said that they hadn't had a blood test to confirm but they had lost a number of dogs with haemorragic enteritis and wanted to encourage dog owners to have their dogs boosted to ensure that they were protected if it was.  All with the very best of intentions, I'm sure. ;) :)

Havent got any other information other than it was on the news and they said Parvo.

Concern over the health of animals in the Redruth area have been raised after five dogs died after an outbreak of Parvo Virus.

The dogs have been hit by a virulent form of virus in St Day, Redruth, Carharrack and Lanner, according to police.

Dog owners are being advised to get their pets vaccinated and any dogs displaying symptoms of severe sickness and diarrhoea and who refuse to eat or drink should be taken to a vet immediately.

news on intetnet Devon & Cornwall Police

Yes, that's about what used to appear about twice a year in Berkshire.  If you're uneasy, perhaps it would be worth contacting the Vet who has given the police this information. :)

If there's enteritis around, a Vets' surgery would be the last place I'd want to take my dog. :(

I am quite a way away from it just wondered.  Thanks for the input as I have puppies on the ground I am always careful.

Parvocide. :)

From the local paper website:

A RARE, highly contagious and lethal dog virus has broken out in a number of close-knit neighbouring communities in West Cornwall.
Five dogs have died since last week and another is in a serious condition after being diagnosed with what is believed to be a particularly virulent strain of Canine Parvovirus.
The first case was reported in Redruth, but since then the virus has struck a number of animals in the travellers' communities around Redruth, St Day, Carharrack and Lanner.
Police and vets are urging dog owners to be vigilant in order to contain the outbreak and take their pets for treatment the moment they start displaying any symptoms.
"This seems to be a very strong form of the virus that we are dealing with," said PC Greg Dawson, who is based at Redruth. "We had the first case about a week ago and since then we have had six cases confirmed. There is also another dog who is being treated at the moment.
"It is a very virulent disease which spreads quickly among dogs and we want owners to be aware of it and have their dogs inoculated.
"Owners are getting very upset about this, of course, because people love their dogs."
PC Dawson, who is the gypsy and traveller liaison officer, said a number of cases have been confirmed in the traveller community in the affected zone.
"They have been unlucky. It's probably a dog which has just come on to the site and brought the virus.
"The first case was reported in Redruth, but since then the traveller community has subsequently suffered a number of cases."
The officer said the virus may have spread to animals in the community because of the different way dogs are perceived and treated in traveller culture.
"The dogs are kept outside, they never go in the caravans. They are used for guarding purposes and they often just tend to roam further."
Canine Parvovirus - known often simply as "parvo" - is a nasty disease which can spread from dog to dog or through contact with dog faeces.
It attacks the intestinal system, causing severe sickness and diarrhoea, and puppies are most at risk from infection.
The virus can stay active in faeces for months, although it can be killed with simple, household bleach. Sharon Cole, a vet with Truro-based Cornwall Veterinary Emergency Treatment, has been helping police. She said dogs were usually inoculated against the virus and owners should ensure their pets were up to date with booster jabs.
"As far as we can tell at the moment, this is quite a powerful form of the disease
"It is a very distressing disease for the animals," she said.
Ms Cole said it could be difficult to deal with because dogs can be infected with the virus but not show any symptoms and still be able to pass it on to other animals.
In the past, the virus has been known to mutate and infect cats as well, she said.
Any dog owner whose pet suddenly develops severe sickness and diarrhoea and will not eat or drink should be taken to a vet for treatment as soon as possible.

what is believed to be
This is quite important. :)

the virus has struck a number of animals in the travellers' communities
Interesting. :)

said PC Greg Dawson
The fount of all veterinary knowledge! :)

Police and vets are urging dog owners to be vigilant in order to contain the outbreak and take their pets for treatment the moment they start displaying any symptoms.
I would hope that any owner who's dog has bloody faeces would consult a Vet?

I guess the police are just quoting what they have been told to say.  It does pay to be vigilant. We are lucky where we are being out of the way.

Im 30 mins up the road. I think the police need to be seen to be dealing with it because there is already enough dislike over the travellers in that area anyway. I think an outbreak like this is likely to add fuel to the fire so to speak.

Think you got it in one.  There must be some truth to it though.  Hope your dogs are okay.

I wonder if we have met at shows?

> what is believed to be
> This is quite important.

It is quite important to see that the context shows this comment being applied to the virulence of the strain.  The report also mentioned that cases have been confirmed.
As often as we have unconfirmed cases of Parvo we also have frequent comments that it will not be Parvo.  The disease exists, why would it not occur particularly amongst a community of dogs that are not likely to be vaccinated?

Echo...never met you in person but I'm in love with your youngest in the ring at the moment. My princess won the group at St.Austell if that gives you any ideas.
The dogs are all fine and somehow avoided the kennel cough outbreak that has affected every other dog in the street. Thanks

Hopefully the outbreak will be contained in the area. Trouble is you never know how far the dogs have wandered before showing signs.

a freind of mine has lost 2 dogs and a litter of puppies to parvo in north devon so maybee there is an outbreak in the area luckily none of her other dogs have it apart from one who was in the vets with very mild symptoms. so people in the area should be very wary and make sure there dogs are up to date on there vaccinations i know it dosent stop them getting it but would probabaly not be as worse.

lets hope no more dogs suffer from this terrible thing.

Hey K5Kees now I know you.  Your fluffy dog is fantastic to.  Are you doing LKA.  Other Half is taking baby as I have to stay at home with tiny babies but he may come over and say Hello!

Anyone who is worried should be using bleach on any areas where it is possible and using Parvocide (or similar) to spray in the air, furniture, clothes, hard to reach places in corners etc and making foot baths (a soaked piece of carpet) for everyone coming into the home.

When I have puppies I also spray the whelping box once a day with Parvocide, without the pups in there.

Whether this problem is really parvo, haemorragic enteritis or any other virus, this stuff kills all fungus, bacteria and viruses and was certified by the MAFF decades ago.  I don't understand why it's not used in hospitals!

And of course, if any dog has blood in their faeces, the owner should contact their Vet.

I use this stuff
http://www.safe4disinfectant.com/safe4pets.html