A suspected bug has been reported at a number of locations across the country, including Liverpool, and Norfolk, as well as The Forge Veterinary Centre’s sister practice, The Aldham Veterinary Centre, near Colchester.
Symptoms to look out for
Here is a list of the symptoms you must watch out for:
- Vomiting for a long period of time (for five or more days)
- Diarrhea
- Bloody Stool
- Being Lethargic
- Not eating
Treatments
Emily explained that after they explore the dog’s history in-depth and carry out a detailed physical examination, she runs a blood test, x-rays, and ultrasound scans on the infected dogs.
In the most serious of cases, intravenous drips can be used, but most dogs are given anti-sickness medication and recover well.
Emily says no dogs have died of the suspected virus at The Forge Veterinary Centre, but she issues the following advice:
“Just be vigilant, if your dogs are showing signs of being unwell, ring the vets.
“I wouldn’t say that this is a fatal virus but we are seeing much more of it, people just need to be sensible and take them to the vets if they think something isn’t right.”
