The director of an animal rescue in Sudbury is warning of confirmed cases of canine parvovirus, or "parvo," a highly infectious virus with a high fatality rate among puppies.
Jill Pessot, director of Pet Save in Sudbury, with one of the 150 homeless cats the facility is caring for. The virus attacks dogs' gastrointestinal systems and can damage their heart muscles. She's been working to provide IV fluids and force feed the two puppies.Parvovirus is a contagious yet invisible disease, so containing the virus is next to impossible, said Pessot.
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