We have been advertising that Fountain Creek Veterinary Clinic will host a discount vaccine clinic on Sept. 24, from9 a.m. to 1 p.m. I was thinking about what to write in my article this week and within two days we had four pet owners bring in puppies/dogs that tested positive for Parvo Virus. I thought about our vaccine clinic coming up and decided to let people know that this is "Parvo Valley". Whether you live in town, north, south, east or west, your dog can and will be exposed to Parvo at some point, usually as a puppy. Cats can be exposed to other deadly viruses. I was told by one of the owners that "they felt the risk of a vaccine reaction was too great to

have their dog vaccinated." Vaccine reactions can occur, how-

ever the percentage of vaccine reactions to the percentage of dogs that will get Parvo if left unvaccinated is astounding. The survival rate of Parvo positive dogs without treatment is not good. Because of the vaccine clinic coming up, we’ll discuss what to watch for to be able to tell if your pet is having a vaccine reaction. A vaccine reaction can be as mild as lethargy or as serious as breathing issues. If your pet has a reaction, prompt medical attention is required.

To view rest of this section, please login or register..