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El Refugio de Animales del Condado Escambia Previene a Residentes Sobre Canine Parvovirus ~ Escambia County Animal Shelter Warns Residents About Canine Parvovirus English Version
Algunos perros pueden transmitir la enfermdead sin a parecer enfermos. Estos son a menudo perros mal cuidados que son permitidoa corretear y a menudo terminan en refugios. Al presente no hay espacio para separar nuevos animales en los refugios. El test para el parvovirus es exacto pero no en sus primeras etapas. Hay una vacuna disponible, pero se toma de 2 a 3 semanas para ser efectiva y se basa en un sistema inmune saludable. El Condado de Escambia no puede garantizar que los perros adoptados no han sido expuestos al parvovirus. Mascotas rercié, adoptadas deberán de ser llevados a un veterunario local tan pronto como sea posible. Algunos casos de la enfermedad sontratables, pero puede ser caro, si el tratamiento no es posible o práctico, el peroo debe de ser devuelto al refugio. Para proteger los cientos de otros animales enn elrefugio, los animales devueltos debido al parvovirus será, humanamente eutanizados. Pavovirus es un problema de toda la comunidad. Es más aparente en refugios y tiendas de mascotas debido a la naturaleza comunicativa de la enfermedad, pero siempre es un problma aún en su hogar. Ayude a limitar la enfermedad vacunando a sus mascotas, no dejarlos salir a vagar y disponiendo apropiadamente de sus desperdicios. ~ Pensacola, Fla. - The Escambia County Animal Shelter experienced a serious outbreak of a canine disease called parvovirus last month. This disease is spread from one dog to another directly through saliva or feces. It can also be spread indirectly in the environment, on grass or pavement. Humans can carry the virus on hands, clothing, or shoes. The disease is often quite severe with a high fever, vomiting, depression, cramping, and bloody, fluid diarrhea. These symptoms usually come three to 14 days after the dog is exposed, but sudden death is common and sometimes comes even before the other symptoms show. The disease is not contagious to people. Some dogs can spread the disease and not appear ill. These carriers are often poorly kept dogs that are allowed to roam and often end up in shelters. There is currently no room to isolate new animals at the shelter. The test for parvovirus is very accurate but not in its early stages. A vaccine against parvovirus is available, but takes two to three weeks to become effective and relies on a healthy immune system. Escambia County cannot guarantee that adopted dogs have not been exposed to parvovirus. Newly adopted pets should be taken to a local veterinarian as soon as possible. Some cases of the disease are treatable, but it can be costly. If treatment is not possible or practical, the dog can be returned to the shelter. To protect the hundreds of other dogs in the shelter, those animals returned due to the parvovirus will be humanely euthanized. Parvovirus is a community-wide problem. It is more apparent at shelters and pet stores due to the communicative nature of the disease, but it is still a danger even in your home. Help limit the disease by having your pets vaccinated, not allowing them to roam, and properly disposing of pet waste.
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