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Dog park closed because of bleach contamination

By Scott Weese on March 23, 2009
Posted in Deworming, Dogs, Parasites, Vaccination

A dog park was closed because of an attempt by a dog-owner to disinfect puddles.  The woman was seen pouring a gallon of bleach into a mud puddle, sparking an investigation. The site was closed while city staff pumped out puddles. The woman told the person that witnessed and reported the incident that her…

Parvo in the park

By Scott Weese on February 13, 2009
Posted in Dogs, Vaccination

A park in Orange County, Florida has been closed because a dog with canine parvovirus was found in the park.  Canine parvovirus is a potentially serious infection in dogs (mainly puppies) that can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea. In some cases, it can be fatal.  Proper vaccination against parvovirus is critical for puppies. In…

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