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Parvo outbreak in region
There has been a recent outbreak
of canine parvovirus in Central Oregon, according to veterinarians at Sisters
Veterinary Clinic.
The viral disease is highly
contagious to dogs of all ages but is especially deadly in puppies. The
disease can be carried in the coyote and raccoon population.
Symptoms include vomiting,
diarrhea, lethargy and sometimes a fever.
Incubation is 2-4 days.
Vaccination is the best preventative,
according to veterinarians.
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