Humane Society under quarantine

By Mon Valley Independent

By TAYLOR BROWN

tbrown@yourmvi.com

The Washington Area Humane Society is operating under a precautionary 14-day quarantine after a dog tested positive for the parvovirus on Sunday.

According to a release on the humane society website, vet and kennel staff caught the virus the day it broke and it has been isolated.

Parvovirus is a contagious viral illness that affects dogs, and it comes in two forms.

The more common form is intestinal and symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss and lack of appetite.

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