DOGS AND cats at the Animal Protective League are under quarantine because of a Parvo virus outbreak at the closed Kingsville facility. BILL WEST / The Star Beacon
Parvo outbreak
APL in quarantine, deadly virus claims 28 dogs
MARGIE TRAX PAGE Star Beacon
The virus can last a long time in the environment, perhaps nine months or longer if it is not killed by disinfectant.
"Honestly, people should take the time and money and have their dogs vaccinated for parvo. The cost of a parvo vaccination is $125. Treatment for parvo can cost $500 or more, and usually parvo is fatal anyway," Riffe said.
Cats and other animals are not affected by parvo, which is carried exclusively by dogs. Humans can carry the virus on clothing or shoes and infect unvaccinated dogs. The virus most commonly is transmitted via canine fecal matter; it is not an airborne virus. Rottweilers and pit bull terriers are particularly susceptible to parvo.
The shelter houses more than 100 dogs, and many are puppies. Dogs showing any signs of sickness or lethargy were tested for parvo. Puppies were given booster vaccinations and were removed from the shelter population, Riffe said.
"We aren't taking any chances," he said.
Only foster dogs will be taken to the APL's weekend shelter at the Ashtabula Mall this weekend.
APL needs disinfectant, other cleaning supplies
KINGSVILLE - - Animal Protective League shelter workers reach for the bleach all day long during the disinfecting of the shelter's entire interior following an outbreak of the deadly canine virus parvo.
"We are going through the stuff by the gallon. You would think we are drinking it," shelter director Michael Riffe said.
Gallons of disinfectant and other cleaning agents, and dozens of mops, rags and sponges, are in high demand at the shelter while workers and volunteers work to kill any remaining germs.
Bleach, sponges, buckets, mops, cleansers, rags, laundry detergent and towels are needed during this difficult time at the shelter, Riffe said.
Riffe estimates the shelter will need another 20 to 30 gallons of bleach to get through the two-week quarantine period.
Also, paper towels, liquid laundry soap and dish soap are needed.
"And hard dog-chew toys. We had to throw every single one away for fear of contamination," Riffe said.
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