Parvoviridae

Petco Love's National Pet Vaccination Month in March Urges Pet Vaccinations to Save Pet Lives

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During March's National Pet Vaccination Month, Petco Love, a national nonprofit organization, reminds pet parents of the importance of vaccinating their pets against deadly, yet preventable diseases in dogs and cats, at their veterinarian or local vaccine clinic. As part of its Vaccinated and Loved campaign and to support access to care for pets across the country, Petco Love is distributing pet vaccines to partner animal welfare organizations to hold free pet vaccine clinics in their communities.

Key Points: 
  • "No pet parent wants to see their pets suffer, especially from a disease that could have been prevented, and we know vaccines save pets lives."
  • Petco Love's Vaccinated and Loved campaign launched in 2021 to encourage Petco Love animal welfare partners to host free vaccine clinics.
  • Since that time, Petco Love distributed over 2.2M vaccines to date and surveyed pet parents1 attending these free clinics to assess their impact.
  • Pet parents in need of free pet vaccinations can visit care.petcolove.org to find a participating clinic.

Perils of pet poop – so much more than just unsightly and smelly, it can spread disease

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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That’s why signs reminding pet owners to “curb your dog” and scoop their poop have been joined in some places by posted warnings that pet waste can spread disease.

Key Points: 
  • That’s why signs reminding pet owners to “curb your dog” and scoop their poop have been joined in some places by posted warnings that pet waste can spread disease.
  • As a small-animal primary care veterinarian, I deal with the diseases of dog and cat poop on a daily basis.
  • While human diseases caused by soil-transmitted parasites are considered uncommon in the U.S., they infect as many as an estimated billion people worldwide.

Abandoned poop’s impact on people

  • Their microscopic larvae can get into your body through small scratches in your skin after contact with contaminated soil or via accidental oral ingestion.
  • Once in the human body, both hookworm and roundworm larvae can mature and migrate through the bloodstream into the lungs.
  • Hookworms can create a severely itchy condition called cutaneous larva migrans as the larval worm moves just under the skin of its host.


Once the parasite’s life cycle is complete, it may exit the host’s body as an intact adult worm, which looks like a small piece of cooked spaghetti.

The impact on other animals

  • In addition to risks of hookworms and roundworms, pets are also vulnerable to whipworm, giardia and coccidia.
  • Beyond parasites, unattended poop may also be contaminated with canine or feline viruses, such as parvovirus, distemper virus and canine coronavirus, that can create life-threatening disease in other dogs and cats, especially in adult animals that are unvaccinated and puppies and kittens.
  • Coyotes, wolves, foxes, raccoons, minks and bobcats are at risk of contracting parvovirus, coronavirus and distemper.

Responsible pet poop management

  • It’s safest to use a shovel to place the poop directly into a plastic bag, or put a baggie over your hand to grab the poop and then pull the plastic bag over it.
  • While it’s tempting to leave the “soft-serve” or watery poops behind, these are often the more likely culprits for spreading diseases.
  • Other potential sources of poop – and parasite – exposure are the sandbox, beaches and park sand found under and around playgrounds.


Julia Wuerz does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Global Dog Vaccines Market Size/Share Envisaged to Reach USD 2,708.28 Million By 2032, at 5.7% CAGR: Research by Polaris Market Research

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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The escalating current of pet possession and the growing circumstance of pet humanization are causing the market to grow.

Key Points: 
  • The escalating current of pet possession and the growing circumstance of pet humanization are causing the market to grow.
  • The dog vaccine market segmentation is primarily based on vaccine type, disease type, duration of immunity, route of administration, and region.
  • The dog vaccine market size is expanding as more people acquire dogs, and there is a correlating escalation in demand for precautionary healthcare estimates involving vaccinations.
  • The dog vaccine market trends include the existence of several productive proxies for the CIRDC, encouraging the continual advancement of contemporary vaccines.

Elanco Launches Multi-Year Mission to Save 1 Million Puppies from Canine Parvovirus

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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GREENFIELD, Ind., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) today launched the first-of-its-kind, multi-year campaign to save 1 million puppies from unnecessary death from the highly contagious canine parvovirus (parvo). The Defend Puppies. Defeat Parvo. mission seeks to conquer a virus that, without timely and aggressive care, has a mortality rate as high as 91%1. An estimated 900 dogs are diagnosed with parvo daily2 in the U.S. – mostly unvaccinated puppies. Yet Elanco research revealed only 44% of dog owners know what parvo is, with 20% having no knowledge of the disease.3 With dog owners being the first line of defense in protecting their puppies, there is need for more wide-spread education.

Key Points: 
  • Pledge Today to Save Puppies from Deadly Canine Parvovirus
    GREENFIELD, Ind., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) today launched the first-of-its-kind, multi-year campaign to save 1 million puppies from unnecessary death from the highly contagious canine parvovirus (parvo).
  • mission strengthens Elanco's ability to reach more puppies, more quickly and includes the following:
    Newly established Elanco's Defenders Fund offers up to $1 million in rebate incentives from Elanco to veterinarians who purchase the Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody.
  • In clinical efficacy studies, zero dogs treated with Elanco's Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody died, and the Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody treatment helped shorten the course of parvo, helping these puppies feel better, faster.
  • I pledge, because I know together, we can save 1 million puppies from parvo by 2030.

TeraPore Launches IsoBlock® VF Viral Filtration Product Line with Proprietary Membrane Technology that Delivers Consistent Results

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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TeraPore Technologies , an innovator in nanofiltration membranes, has commercially launched the flagship IsoBlock® VF product line for parvovirus removal from biopharmaceuticals.

Key Points: 
  • TeraPore Technologies , an innovator in nanofiltration membranes, has commercially launched the flagship IsoBlock® VF product line for parvovirus removal from biopharmaceuticals.
  • During evaluations at multiple customer sites across different novel antibody constructs, IsoBlock VF has demonstrated robust and consistent performance.
  • The surface chemistry and membrane structure of IsoBlock VF were developed to minimize fouling for stable, predictable VF performance.
  • TeraPore’s VF product provides biomanufacturers with a solution that is adaptable in traditional stainless-steel facilities or the newer single-use operations.

Petco Love Distributes Two Millionth Free Pet Vaccine for Community Pets

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Petco Love reaches its goal of distributing two million free pet vaccines for family pets through its Vaccinated and Loved campaign, saving pets lives by preventing the spread of deadly diseases and supporting families unable to afford necessary vaccines. The national nonprofit organization also commits to distributing an additional one million free pet vaccines, as part of its mission to make pet families healthier and increase access to veterinary care in communities across the country.

Key Points: 
  • Vaccinated and Loved marked its first significant milestone in September 2022, when Petco Love reached its one-millionth free pet vaccine distribution for family pets and committed to another one million free pet vaccines.
  • Now, Petco Love celebrates that two millionth free pet vaccine, distributed on Veteran's Day in San Antonio, Texas by Petco Love partner and nonprofit organization Spay Neuter Network at its free vaccine clinic.
  • A 20-year-old dog named Rowdy attending with his pet parent, a U.S. veteran, received the two millionth free pet vaccine!
  • Petco Love surveyed pet parents1 attending the free clinics to assess whether the initiative met its goal to reach pets most in need.

Trupanion Announces the Winners of its truFame Campaign

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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"We were truly moved by the incredible stories and beautiful photos shared by our members," said Margi Tooth, President of Trupanion.

Key Points: 
  • "We were truly moved by the incredible stories and beautiful photos shared by our members," said Margi Tooth, President of Trupanion.
  • "The truFame campaign is a testament to the bond between pets and their owners, reinforcing our commitment to ensuring pets receive the veterinary care they need.
  • The campaign sparked enthusiasm from thousands of Trupanion members who shared touching tales and striking photos of their cherished pets.
  • Trupanion also thanks the thousands of members who participated in this campaign, whose love for their pets truly embodies the spirit of Trupanion.

Puerto Rico Implements New Pet Entry Rules--Effective Immediately

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Effective May 1, 2023, Puerto Rico has implemented several significant changes to its pet import rules. Pet parents should carefully review the new rules because they apply to all dogs and cats. Pet parents will be charged to return dogs and cats to the U.S. that have not met regulations, advised Air Animal Pet Movers®.

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA, Fla., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Effective May 1, 2023, Puerto Rico has implemented several significant changes to its pet import rules.
  • Pet parents will be charged to return dogs and cats to the U.S. that have not met regulations, advised Air Animal Pet Movers®.
  • Air Animal Pet Movers has updated its Puerto Rico Resource page on airanimal.com to assist pet parents.
  • Air Animal Pet Movers specializes in dealing with the details of transporting dogs or cats between the United States and Puerto Rico.

Elanco Announces Breakthrough Treatment for Deadly Canine Parvovirus

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230427005591/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230427005591/en/
    First and only monoclonal antibody treatment that targets canine parvovirus.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    With an estimated 330,000 cases of canine parvovirus available for treatment in the U.S. annuallyii, clinical trials demonstrate that the Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody single, intravenous dose delivers targeted efficacy in treating this deadly disease.
  • The treatment can be administered to dogs eight weeks of age or older with canine parvovirus.
  • Elanco will also continue to provide canine parvovirus education and resources to veterinarians, shelter owners and pet parents.

Nonprofit Petco Love, Petco, and Animal Welfare Partners Urge Pet Parents to Vaccinate Their Pets AND Keep Up to Date on Their Lifesaving Vaccinations

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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SAN ANTONIO, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Petco Love, a life-changing nonprofit organization, is urging pet parents to vaccinate their pets and stay up to date with their vaccines at their veterinarian or local clinics during this National Pet Vaccination Month, in an effort to keep community pets healthy and help stop the spread of deadly, yet preventable diseases in dogs and cats.

Key Points: 
  • Through its Vaccinated and Loved campaign, Petco Love encourages animal welfare partners to host free vaccine clinics.
  • "Our survey results indicate that some pets would go without vaccines if these free clinics weren't available to pet parents.
  • The data shows us access to free pet vaccinations is crucial for many families and saves pets lives," said Petco Love President Susanne Kogut.
  • Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. is also reminding pet parents about the importance of vaccinating their beloved pets.