According to specialists, cases of parvovirus have increased, with three cases being registered daily in veterinary clinics. They recommend not taking dogs out for walks.
Veterinary clinics in the state capital are receiving up to three cases of dogs with parvovirus daily, revealed specialist Miguel Ángel Novelo Piña. He considers this worrying, as the number has doubled in a short time, mainly due to the lack of a complete vaccination schedule in puppies aged two to five months. He recommended that citizens not take their dogs out for walks if they are not vaccinated, as this is a deadly disease.
He recalled that the outbreak of this disease was recorded about a week ago and, although it is normal for cases to occur in the state, in 2024, certified doctors have detected that the cases have doubled, with the disease spreading in dogs aged two to five months in Campeche, Yucatán, and Quintana Roo.
“The problem is that from an early age, they are exposed to places where the virus may be present, such as the feces of other dogs; therefore, it is not advisable to take them out until they have their complete vaccination schedule,” he warned.
He detailed that one of the main symptoms of canine parvovirus is the lack of appetite in the puppy, so he urged the population to visit a veterinarian if they detect any signs of the disease to have tests done and determine if it is parvovirus or another illness.
“Another way the virus spreads is through mother’s milk if the dog is not vaccinated and if there is contact with the snout or nose of another dog, or indirectly, people can carry it on their shoes or clothes. Therefore, it is recommended to disinfect upon arriving home before having contact with the puppy and to separate the dogs if one is sick,” he added.
He also said that another measure is to wash entrances and patios with bleach, as well as places frequented by the pet.
Finally, Novelo Piña said that previously, veterinary clinics received one or two cases a day at most, but now they receive up to three a day or 30 a month, whereas the previous maximum was 15. He called on the population to take extreme precautions.
“It is cheaper to vaccinate the puppy, which can cost up to 300 pesos, than the treatment, which can be very expensive and sometimes not guaranteed, as if the disease is advanced, the animal dies,” he concluded.
