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Recently, there has been a noticeable increase in sudden dog deaths and severe illnesses in a particular valley neighborhood. Over the past two weeks, six cases have been reported in a local Facebook group. The dogs exhibited symptoms similar to parvovirus, including vomiting, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), lethargy, and loss of appetite. Interestingly, most of these dogs were reportedly vaccinated and rarely left their yards. The concern has grown as similar cases were reported by individuals living 30+ minutes away from this neighborhood. The cause of these sudden deaths and illnesses remains unknown, but some residents are speculating a possible link to recent storms and an increase in mosquito population.
Answers from Social Media
The discussion on social media provides some insights into the situation. One user mentioned that their dogs were recently vaccinated for Leptospirosis, a disease on the rise with symptoms similar to parvovirus. Another user, who works in a veterinary setting, confirmed an increase in Parvovirus cases and emphasized the importance of keeping dogs up-to-date with their DAPP vaccines…