04/18/2026
🚨 Parvo is in full swing right now — but we have powerful new tools to fight it. ❤️
This month so far we’ve seen 4 brave puppies battle canine parvovirus:
• Blue (Boxer mix) → went home last week
• Cowboy (Heeler) → went home today 🎉
• Smokey (German Shepherd) → admitted today and still receiving treatment. Prayers as he fights are appreciated! 🙏
(We sadly lost one other pup this month — also a German Shepherd. These little fighters don’t always win, even with our best care, and it hits hard every time.)
Spring is classic parvo season (with another bump often in fall), which is why we’re seeing more cases right now.
Parvo in a nutshell (the sneaky villain edition):
This tough virus spreads super easily through p**p and can linger in the environment for months. It wreaks havoc on the gut and immune system, causing vomiting, bloody diarrhea, and major tiredness. Puppies are especially at risk.
Survival facts (the hopeful side):
Without treatment, parvo has up to a 91% mortality rate. With fast, aggressive care it jumps to 80–90%+ survival — and even higher when we add CPMA (real-world data shows 93% survival with CPMA).
The exciting update?
We carry CPMA (Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody) — a fairly new, USDA-approved targeted treatment that became available in 2023!
It’s a single-dose IV injection that works like a smart superhero: it latches onto the virus and blocks it from attacking healthy cells. When given early with our usual supportive care (fluids, meds, etc.), it often helps puppies recover faster and shortens hospital stays.
We’re using it whenever it fits to give these pups the best shot.
Prevention is still the real MVP:
• Get those puppy shots on schedule (starts ~6-8 weeks)
• Skip dog parks & busy spots until fully vaccinated
• Clean up messes and wash hands — parvo is a survivor!
If your pup seems “off” (super sleepy, not eating, vomiting, or diarrhea), head to the vet ASAP — time really matters.
Big thanks to our team for all the love and hard work. And huge cheers to Blue and Cowboy’s families for those happy “going home” wins! 💙
Got questions about parvo, vaccines, or CPMA? Message us or give us a call anytime.