by SSPCA | Mar 8, 2023 | Animal Welfare, Blog, Common Diseases in Seychelles, Dogs, Puppies, Vaccination, Vet Advice
Parvovirus is a highly contagious disease that can be deadly for puppies. It is transmitted through contact with an infected dog’s feces or environment and can cause severe diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, and ultimately death. Parvovirus is especially prevalent...
by SSPCA | Apr 22, 2020 | Animal Welfare, Blog, Common Diseases in Seychelles, Dogs, Puppies, Vaccination, Vet Advice
Canine Parvo Virus (CPV), commonly known as “Parvo”, is every new puppy owner’s worst nightmare. A perfectly healthy puppy can go from playful to fatally ill in a matter of days. So what exactly is this silent killer called Parvo? Parvo is a highly contagious viral...
by SSPCA | Apr 22, 2020 | Animal Welfare, Blog, Common Diseases in Seychelles, Dogs, Vaccination, Vet Advice
Heartworm disease, dog heartworm, or Dirofilariosis is a parasitic roundworm that is spread from host to host through the bite of mosquitoes. These larvae live in the blood vessels. Heartworm is common in Seychelles and can be fatal to dogs if left untreated. To...
