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Welcome to Black Sheep Vets in Louth!
We are a small animal orientated veterinary practice on the Fairfield
Estate in Louth, Lincolnshire.
Owned and run by veterinary surgeon Richard Carter, and assisted by Karla,
Becky and Sarah we can offer a personal professional service for you and your pet.
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Parvo
Outbreak
There have been numerous reports of parvo virus in dogs in Grimsby, North Somercotes and Saltfleetby areas.
We have not seen any cases yet but reports are that even adult dogs are contracting the disease and dying despite treatment.
The disease is usually very severe bloody diarrhoea, rapid dehydration, weakness then collapse and shock setting in. Rapid
fluid replacement is required so don't delay.
If your dog has not been vaccinated recently, we would urge you to
get the vaccinations up to date as this the only means of prevention. As parvo is a virus, antibiotics cannot cure the disease
and are only used to prevent secondary infections taking over while the dog is ill. Another means of prevention is quarantine
and hygiene - try avoid areas where other dogs are being walked, be aware that parvo virus can live for a long time on clothes
and shoes so these should be changed and cleaned if you have come into contact with a sick dog. Diluted bleach is an effective
means of cleaning down areas contaminated from faeces of infected dogs
Puppy
Classes
The Louth & District Dog Club puppy socialisation classes are
held at the surgery on Wednesday evenings from 7pm. Please contact Mrs Carol Mortimer of the Louth & District Dog Club
on (01507) 327612 for further details.
For emergencies please telephone 01507 609929. This will be a recording of a mobile number to call to get the vet on
duty. If the vet does not manage to answer, please leave a message on the mobile and the vet will get back to you.
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