Canine parvovirus causes an agonizing, often fatal illness in unvaccinated dogs, representing a completely preventable welfare crisis that continues to kill thousands of dogs annually.
Parvovirus is one of the most painful, distressing diseases a dog can experience. The relentless vomiting and bloody diarrhea cause severe dehydration, abdominal pain, and weakness. Secondary bacterial sepsis causes systemic shock. Puppies experiencing parvo are visibly suffering - they are in intense pain, cannot keep down water, and deteriorate rapidly. The complete preventability of this disease through vaccination makes every parvovirus death and illness a welfare failure that represents a gap in access to basic veterinary care.