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Three puppies have died after contracting a deadly virus in the Downtown Eastside, prompting the BC SPCA to set up a free one-day emergency clinic in the area.

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“We got a call on Friday about some sick puppies and it turned out they had parvovirus,” said BC SPCA spokeswoman Lori Chordick. “The person said they found them in a box and three are dead now. Parvo is highly contagious.” Start your day with a roundup of BC-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7am, Monday to Friday. By clicking the subscribe button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300

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Chortyk said the vaccination clinic has been set up in a park near the SRO where the puppies were being cared for near Dunlevy Avenue and Powell Street, and the BC SPCA is urging anyone whose dog may have come in contact with the sick puppies to take them in. dog vaccinated. Symptoms of canine parvovirus include lethargy, loss of appetite, abdominal pain and bloating, fever, vomiting and severe diarrhea. The virus is highly contagious and mainly affects dogs, and unvaccinated puppies are the most vulnerable.

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“We want people in the area to know that if they see these symptoms they should go to a vet immediately. It is very deadly and happens quickly. Puppies have a much better chance of survival if they are vaccinated,” Chortyk said. If someone finds an abandoned puppy, Chortyk said they should first take it to a vet or an animal shelter to confirm it doesn’t belong to someone and get a health check, even if finances are an obstacle. “Our goal is to help people keep their pets and foster that bond with the animal,” Chortyk said. The BC SPCA offers access to the Downtown Eastside that included charitable veterinary clinics, but those clinics were suspended during the COVID pandemic and have not reopened. The free outdoor vaccination clinic is open for one day only, September 12. [email protected]

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