Owners can protect their pets from parvo with a DHPP vaccine, which also immunizes dogs from other conditions like distemper and hepatitis. "We've [also] seen distemper here," Hurst said.

A survey shows Texas has the highest rate of parvovirus in dogs, with environmental factors contributing to its spread.

“Dogs that aren’t treated for parvovirus, the fatality rate can ... The best prevention for your pup is a vaccine. “We like to vaccinate puppies when they’re about six weeks old and ...

A case of parvovirus (parvo) at the Middlesex County Animal Shelter has caused the facility to close in order to contain the ...