ARTESIA — The Artesia Police Department Animal Control Unit and Artesia Animal Shelter are recommending pet owners have their dogs vaccinated against parvovirus following signs of the disease in some animals arriving at the shelter.
Parvovirus can lead to intestinal tract and kidney infection and, according to a release, can remain in the environment for months, surviving on inanimate objects such as food bowls and shoes. … For the rest of the story, subscribe in print and on the web.
