A deadly, highly contagious parovirus is on the rise in San Antonio.
A deadly, highly contagious parovirus is on the rise in San Antonio. The City of San Antonio Animal Care Services recently issued a public warning about the spread of the highly contagious and lethal virus parvovirus in Texas shelters. According to a Monday, May 23 Facebook post from ACS, the service has noticed an increase in the last few weeks. "The parvovirus is spreading! Because parvo is a highly contagious and deadly virus, our team has taken extra precautions "In its post, ACS stated. "Because puppies are the most vulnerable, team members have been taking precautions when handling them!" The virus is highly contagious and spreads through direct or indirect contact with an infected dog or contaminated object. Every time a puppy sniffs, licks, or consumes infected faeces, the animal is exposed to the parvovirus. It can be found on a walk or in a park. The virus, however, could infect a home that does not even have puppies, according to the ACS. The increase is