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Baby Blessing · 12-05-2006, 12:29 AM

Jack just told me he read in the local newspaper about Parvo being rampant and also kennel cough here in our area and in Southern Calif. Vets and animal emergency's said there is many more cases being reported for this time of year, that usually the parvo is in the summer, they believe that people are not getting their dogs the Parvo and neccessary shots.

This is so scarey.
They say it is a real epidemic right now. Please watch for any symptoms if you live in this area and also if you have traveled through the areas in Southern Calif. Please be extra careful. Patti and Jack

red98vett · 12-05-2006, 06:23 AM

GOOD POST Baby B !!!!!!

Someone here just lost all her puppies

and another lost her dogs to parvo after she brought home a little chi from a shelter to care for due to her size - it's HORRIBLE and so scary - for those with very young dogs remember the vaccine does NOT ensure you are ok - that means ...NO TAKING that baby out till their older and have had all their shots - and always be very careful about where you take them !

Your best defence is OFFENSE - read up about it and BE AWARE OF THE FIRST SIGNS !

jencar98 · 12-05-2006, 06:37 AM

This is a good reminder, Baby Blessing and Villette, because it does seem there are alot of parvo occurences right now. There is also a canine influenza virus out there to be aware of. You just have to be careful of where you take your dogs and what dogs they come in contact with, it is scary. The girl that brought home the chi, did have her dogs vaccinated previously. So, we know a vaccination is not always a guarantee they are protected.

red98vett · 12-05-2006, 06:38 AM

to offer a possible reason WHY parvo is so rampant -

I have a feeling that since the price of small breeds is so out of hand - dogs now to being smuggled across the border and sold like drugs.

High priced small breeds are now such a money maker that they're coming in from Mexico and sold at flea markets... or to so called BRREEDERS/Brokers ....who in turn are selling them to the public.... where they can infect other dogs they come in contact with ......

Texas is seeing higher numbers too -

I feel SO sorry for the puppies of the world these days - People used to sell puppies at a reasonable price...but the higher the prices go - the more people are jumping on the bandwagon - which is BAD BAD BAD FOR ALL Dogs.

edited to add - this is ONLY MY OPINION - not fact - just something to think about

lisatodd · 12-05-2006, 07:25 AM

This Is Aweful. I Hope Someone Gets A Handle On This

Yorkie3 · 12-05-2006, 07:53 AM

You know, I'm probably just a worry wart, but even though my babies are all vaccinated, I never let them touch the floor at the Vets office. I take a pee pad for them to stand on the scales even. They have to disenfect the exam table so I can see them do it and even with my Golden, I save old socks to put on her feet and then throw them away. I know my Vet is very good, very clean, but there are so many dogs and cats that visit him, I just can not take the chance. They never have said anything to me, since they know my fears and how precious my babies are to me.

ARCHIE · 12-05-2006, 08:03 AM

That's so scary! How sad people have to loose their pets because some
don't get their pets vaccinated. I know there have been a few YT'ers
who lost their pets to Parvo recently. So sad!

Carol & Buddy

JCarlson2004 · 12-05-2006, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Yorkie3

You know, I'm probably just a worry wart, but even though my babies are all vaccinated, I never let them touch the floor at the Vets office. I take a pee pad for them to stand on the scales even. They have to disenfect the exam table so I can see them do it and even with my Golden, I save old socks to put on her feet and then throw them away. I know my Vet is very good, very clean, but there are so many dogs and cats that visit him, I just can not take the chance. They never have said anything to me, since they know my fears and how precious my babies are to me.

DITTO!! You are exactly like me!! I thought I was the only one who brought a wee wee pad and put it on the vet's scale before I'd let them weigh my babies!! HAHA

But you know what, better SAFE then sorry! I don't care if I look like a fool in front of the vet and all the techs ... my babies are worth it!

red98vett · 12-05-2006, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JCarlson2004

DITTO!! You are exactly like me!! I thought I was the only one who brought a wee wee pad and put it on the vet's scale before I'd let them weigh my babies!! HAHA

But you know what, better SAFE then sorry! I don't care if I look like a fool in front of the vet and all the techs ... my babies are worth it!

what a good idea that is ! I would never have thought of that and you're so smart to do that girl - especially with your itty bitty girls

BamaFan121s · 12-05-2006, 09:48 AM

YIKES!

That is scary stuff. I saw a dog suffering from that once...not a pretty site. It was put down, sadly.

I hope that everyone in Southern Cal is taking the proper precautions to prevent it from happening to their furkids....like making sure they are up to date with their vaccinations!

Baby Blessing · 12-05-2006, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Yorkie3

You know, I'm probably just a worry wart, but even though my babies are all vaccinated, I never let them touch the floor at the Vets office. I take a pee pad for them to stand on the scales even. They have to disenfect the exam table so I can see them do it and even with my Golden, I save old socks to put on her feet and then throw them away. I know my Vet is very good, very clean, but there are so many dogs and cats that visit him, I just can not take the chance. They never have said anything to me, since they know my fears and how precious my babies are to me.

I do the exact same thing. It is wise to do so. I am afraid that due to the new local laws passed in our area on the mandatory spay/neuter/microchip that many are not getting their dogs shots. The article stated that people are not bringing their dogs in to get there shots and it is causing a real epidemic. I have heard so many, many people comment, because of the new local laws that they are just not going to get their dogs shots and visit to the vets, there fore, the county will not have any knowledge of their owning them. Here again, like I said before people need to be responsable, those that caused these new laws to be brought about are those that are irresponsable and now those not getting their dogs vaccinated are sharing in their irresponsablity, so now who is suffering? Yes, the dogs and those that are responsable pet owners. It is so scarey.

YorkieMom55 · 12-05-2006, 06:50 PM

Parvo is an issue here in Michigan also. Winter cold doesn't kill the germ. When I take the babies to the vet I don't let the desk staff or techs handle them unless they have washed and sanitized their hands. I also take my own pad to cover the table and they don't go on the floor. They understand because they have seen what parvo can do.

ldenise · 12-05-2006, 07:31 PM

I never let mine go on the vets floor either. I have not thought about the scales or the examining table tho. it never even crossed my mind. I reckon I vest get his old brain to thinking more. thanks you all for the idea.

SONYSW · 12-05-2006, 09:46 PM

my chelsea had all her puppy shot including parvo. Since I recently sign up for one of the petsmart class, should I be worry ? She is 5 months old. Also where in Southern CA is the outbreak ?

Baby Blessing · 12-06-2006, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SONYSW

my chelsea had all her puppy shot including parvo. Since I recently sign up for one of the petsmart class, should I be worry ? She is 5 months old. Also where in Southern CA is the outbreak ?

It is our understanding it is in various areas but we just read about our area, I sent you a pm with copy/paste of the article from the newspaper.

12-05-2006, 12:29 AM	#1
Baby Blessing Our Blessings R Many Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the shelter of God's Loving Care. Posts: 3,095 Blog Entries: 1	PARVO RAMPANT IN Southern Calif. Jack just told me he read in the local newspaper about Parvo being rampant and also kennel cough here in our area and in Southern Calif. Vets and animal emergency's said there is many more cases being reported for this time of year, that usually the parvo is in the summer, they believe that people are not getting their dogs the Parvo and neccessary shots. This is so scarey. They say it is a real epidemic right now. Please watch for any symptoms if you live in this area and also if you have traveled through the areas in Southern Calif. Please be extra careful. Patti and Jack

12-05-2006, 06:23 AM	#2
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	GOOD POST Baby B !!!!!! Someone here just lost all her puppies and another lost her dogs to parvo after she brought home a little chi from a shelter to care for due to her size - it's HORRIBLE and so scary - for those with very young dogs remember the vaccine does NOT ensure you are ok - that means ...NO TAKING that baby out till their older and have had all their shots - and always be very careful about where you take them ! Your best defence is OFFENSE - read up about it and BE AWARE OF THE FIRST SIGNS ! __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

12-05-2006, 06:37 AM	#3
jencar98 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,435 Blog Entries: 3	This is a good reminder, Baby Blessing and Villette, because it does seem there are alot of parvo occurences right now. There is also a canine influenza virus out there to be aware of. You just have to be careful of where you take your dogs and what dogs they come in contact with, it is scary. The girl that brought home the chi, did have her dogs vaccinated previously. So, we know a vaccination is not always a guarantee they are protected. __________________ ~Ruby, Reno, Razz, & Jack~

12-05-2006, 06:38 AM	#4
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	to offer a possible reason WHY parvo is so rampant - I have a feeling that since the price of small breeds is so out of hand - dogs now to being smuggled across the border and sold like drugs. High priced small breeds are now such a money maker that they're coming in from Mexico and sold at flea markets... or to so called BRREEDERS/Brokers ....who in turn are selling them to the public.... where they can infect other dogs they come in contact with ...... Texas is seeing higher numbers too - I feel SO sorry for the puppies of the world these days - People used to sell puppies at a reasonable price...but the higher the prices go - the more people are jumping on the bandwagon - which is BAD BAD BAD FOR ALL Dogs. edited to add - this is ONLY MY OPINION - not fact - just something to think about __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

12-05-2006, 07:25 AM	#5
lisatodd Little Boogers Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: virginia beach, va Posts: 4,460	This Is Aweful. I Hope Someone Gets A Handle On This __________________ lisa lisa and the cult jam yorkies

12-05-2006, 07:53 AM	#6
Yorkie3 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,685	You know, I'm probably just a worry wart, but even though my babies are all vaccinated, I never let them touch the floor at the Vets office. I take a pee pad for them to stand on the scales even. They have to disenfect the exam table so I can see them do it and even with my Golden, I save old socks to put on her feet and then throw them away. I know my Vet is very good, very clean, but there are so many dogs and cats that visit him, I just can not take the chance. They never have said anything to me, since they know my fears and how precious my babies are to me. __________________ Janet

12-05-2006, 08:03 AM	#7
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	That's so scary! How sad people have to loose their pets because some don't get their pets vaccinated. I know there have been a few YT'ers who lost their pets to Parvo recently. So sad! Carol & Buddy

12-05-2006, 09:48 AM	#10
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	YIKES! That is scary stuff. I saw a dog suffering from that once...not a pretty site. It was put down, sadly. I hope that everyone in Southern Cal is taking the proper precautions to prevent it from happening to their furkids....like making sure they are up to date with their vaccinations!

12-05-2006, 06:50 PM	#12
YorkieMom55 All Dogs Go To Heaven Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: By The Lake Posts: 2,727	Parvo is an issue here in Michigan also. Winter cold doesn't kill the germ. When I take the babies to the vet I don't let the desk staff or techs handle them unless they have washed and sanitized their hands. I also take my own pad to cover the table and they don't go on the floor. They understand because they have seen what parvo can do. __________________ Jeanie I am @ the Lake Jackson, Maggie, Sunshine, Bailey, Rocky, Emmie & Jack

12-05-2006, 07:31 PM	#13
ldenise YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rancho Viejo, Tx Posts: 2,698	I never let mine go on the vets floor either. I have not thought about the scales or the examining table tho. it never even crossed my mind. I reckon I vest get his old brain to thinking more. thanks you all for the idea. __________________ Buckeye, Ahia, Tressie, Archie & LDenise Dogs are really people with short legs in fur coats

12-05-2006, 09:46 PM	#14
SONYSW Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 218	my chelsea had all her puppy shot including parvo. Since I recently sign up for one of the petsmart class, should I be worry ? She is 5 months old. Also where in Southern CA is the outbreak ?