A Mystery Disease Is Killing Dogs

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A mysterious disease has killed dozen of dogs and puppies in Northern Michigan.

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It has killed around 60 dogs in just a few days. But why?

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The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) said that this mystery disease is canine parvovirus.

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According to MDARD, it is a fatal disease if you keep the dogs untreated.

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They also said that most dogs affected were only 2 years old or younger.

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The department also noticed that all the affected dogs were unvaccinated.

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According to MDARD, canine parvovirus is spread through a dog's feces, either directly or indirectly.

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But they assured the dog owners that it is entirely preventable with the right vaccination.

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