Beware when bringing your dog two the doggy park!  A new strain of Parvo Virus has been discovered and it is known as Type 2-C.  It was first detected in Italy in 2000 and then in the U.S. in 2006 and 2007.

At the moment, there is no vaccination available for the virus.  Symptoms include loss of appetite, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and without treatment, many animals can die.

You should be warned to take the necessary precautions of ensuring your dog’s health and safety, because the disease is highly contagious at dog parks, because the virus lives for a long time.