ParvoBuster Blog

OregonLive.com reports on breeders’ reaction to a new law, intended to clamp down on puppy mills:

http://www.oregonlive.com/pets/index.ssf/2009/06/reputable_breeders_chafe_over.html

We are all for anything that reduces the number of breeders, whether they are “reputable” ones, or puppy mills.

You see, the problem is, there are Read the rest of this entry »

We are, of course, always sorry to hear about any dog succumbing to the Canine Parvovirus:

http://www.supercross.com/component/fireboard/?func=view&catid=1&id=336418

However, this just serves to remind people that the 2c strain is very different to the older strains that were prevalent in the 1990s, and even the earlier part of the current decade.

Back then, keeping a dog hydrated was often enough to save it, but this is no longer the case with the 2c strain - you still need to keep sick dogs hydrated, and you also need to prevent hypoglycemia (which is caused by Parvo dogs not eating - sometimes for many days), but you also need to attack the virus on several different fronts, and that is exactly what the products in our Gold Value Pack do.

With vaccinations no longer being a viable solution, then we would strongly recommend having the necessary products on hand at all times, as this virus can now kill dogs in as little as six hours after symptoms first appear.

Place your order now, and you’ll be prepared should the worst happen.

It’s great to see Oprah Winfrey with her rescued puppy, Sadie, after she came so close to dying from the devastating Parvo virus:

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20278463,00.html

At the same time, of course, it’s sad that she lost Ivan.

As Oprah intimates in this article, Parvo was a very different virus 13 years ago than it is today.

Back then, Read the rest of this entry »

The Colorado Spring Gazette published an article recently on vaccinations, which is not, by itself, unusual, as lots of online papers regularly publish such stories.

What makes this particular story unusual, though, is that it is one of the few that does admit to vaccinations causing some problems.

You can read the full story here.

Unfortunately, the article does not go far enough, and fails to mention some of the other inherent problems with Parvo shots, and vaccinations in general, and so we would suggest that you read a post we made on this blog a while ago, entitled “Parvo Vaccinations - What The Vet Won’t Tell You!“, that explains why we recommend not vaccinating your dog.

The Bugle Observer, from New Brunswick, Canada, reports a fairly typical story about Canine Parvovirus, with information that is mainly helpful, although it doesn’t really tell the full story, and that’s dangerous.

You can read the full story here.

According to Merck, other breeds that are more prone to Parvo than others include some of the most popular dogs in the US today, namely, Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds and Pit Bulls.

Many of our customers have these dogs, especially Pit Bulls, and we’re finding that both puppies and adults, vaccinated and unvaccinated, are being infected by Parvo and dying, if not treated.

Which brings us on to our second and most important point – vaccinations are Read the rest of this entry »

WSAV.com reports on a not uncommon story - an animal shelter being hit by the Canine Parovirus.

You can read the full story here.

This story highlights a number of important facts.

Firstly, although there are two “seasons” for Parvo, Read the rest of this entry »

A report on the Daily Review Atlas discusses the Canine Parvovirus, talking about the virus itself, vaccination, and a few other issues.

You can read the full story here.

However, you should be aware that the statement “Current medical recommendations state dogs should be subsequently vaccinated one time per year.” is no longer true.

Research has shown that giving a puppy shots at nine weeks, 12 weeks and 16 - 20 weeks, followed by one booster shot 12 months later, is enough to provide protection for at least Read the rest of this entry »

In a report by VeniceGondolier.com, we read about a lady who bought her daughter a dog for Christmas, only to have it die of Parvo on Christmas Eve.

You can read the full story here.

Sadly, we hear about too many cases such as Maria’s.

And yet, it is all so unnecessary.

We appreciate that when buying or adopting a puppy, you really don’t know Read the rest of this entry »