[Timbo]

I hope the title got your attention in particular Moorf and Veronica. I just saw this bit of news and thought of you. I realise it is not in your own neck of the woods, but you cant be too carefull.

Fatal dog disease blamed on hot weather


Canine parvovirus is sweeping through Auckland, Welfare Centre limits public access to dogs



14 February 2005

A disease affecting dogs is sweeping through Auckland and causing concern for Waitakere's Animal Welfare Centre.

Recent hot weather is being blamed for a high number of parvovirus cases.

Waitakere City Councillor Vanessa Neeson says the centre has been forced to limit public access to the dogs in an attempt to halt the disease.

Vanessa Neeson says people wanting to adopt a dog at this time should go the SPCA.

The American Vetrinary Medical Association says canine parvovirus is a highly contagious and serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the gastrointestinal tract of dogs.

Puppies are particularly susceptible. The disease causes vomiting and diarrhoea which can result in rapid dehydration; most deaths from parvovirus occur within 48 to 72 hours following the onset of clinical signs.

[veronica]

thanks Timbo, from what Peter tells me the last day or two the dogs are more likely to get frostbite or webbed feet.

[Moorf]

Thanks for the info Timbo :nice1