Three puppies recently signed over to Animal Rescue of Carroll passed away due to Parvo.

Five Bassett Hound/Lab mixed puppies recently signed over to Animal Rescue of Carroll have tested positive for Parvovirus and three have died in the past week. The puppies were from a rural farm in the Denison/Schleswig area and were born in mid-July. The affected puppies had littermates that were given away before Animal Rescue became involved. 

 Animal Rescue of Carroll (ARC) asks that anyone who has received one of these puppies to contact their vet immediately. Their vet can advise them what vaccinations are needed and what treatment, if any, should be done for the puppy and any other exposed dogs.

Parvovirus is highly contagious and, if left untreated, can be fatal. Intestinal signs of Parvovirus include;

► Lethargy

► Vomiting

► Loss of appetite

► Diarrhea - usually bloody and very foul-smelling (a characteristic odor, particular to Parvovirus infection)

► Fever

There is also a cardiac form of the disease.

Animal Rescue of Carroll is seeking donations for the cost of care for the remaining puppies which included Emergency Veterinary visits, vet clinic stays, vaccinations, medications and fluids.  Total cost to care for the five puppies was approximately $800 dollars.  

Monetary donations can be sent to:

Animal Rescue of Carroll at PO Box 393 , Carroll , Iowa 51401 .

They can dropped off at:

Iowa Community Credit Union

 503 West Highway 30

Carroll, Iowa 51401 

or sent to the

Manning Veterinary Clinic

1603 Enterprize St, Manning, IA  51455

Any donated supplies, please call 712-790-9116 and a volunteer will arrange pick up with you.

Supplies needed:

Toys

Bleach

Blankets

Spray Bottles