Due to Parvo and the Canine Flu being highly contagious, we have been advised by our vet to cancell all meet n greets.
There are two strains of dog flu. The earlier strain is the H3N8 and the current strain is H3N2.
This virus is highly contagious and is a contact to contact virus, meaning it is transferred from dog to dog by a sneeze, a lick or just brushing noses. It can also live on surfaces and can be carried on human clothing and shoes.
Canine Parvovirus is a highly contagious viral disease that can be life threatening. The virus attacks rapidly dividing cells in a dog's body, most severely affecting the intestinal tract. Parvovirus also attacks the white blood cells, and when young animals are infected, the virus can kill them and those that live can have a damage to the heart muscle and have lifelong cardiac problems.
Parvovirus is extremely contagious and can be transmitted by any person, animal or object that comes in contact with an infected dog. Highly resistant, the virus can live in the environment for months or even years. It may survive on inanimate objects such as foodbowls, shoes, clothes, carpet and floors. It is common for an unvaccinated dog to contract parvovirus from the streets, especially in urban areas where there are many dogs.
Due to this, it is VERY important families do not go to any other breeders, dog kennels, Humane societies, dog parks, puppy classes, Petco, Petsmart (greeting other peoples dogs there) or visit families with dogs or new puppies 1 month prior to getting your puppy and until your puppy is 16 weeks old and has received all of their vaccinations. This also means no trainers coming to your home as they could give your puppy this virus.
If you have a dog already and go to the dog park or doggy daycare, I highly recommend you change this habit to protect your pets. Also, when taking your puppy to the vet for vaccinations do not let him walk in (carry him), also do not let him greet other dogs or lick on things.
I apologize for any inconvenience, protecting our puppies is our number one priority.
Thank you,
Antonia