OGDEN — Weber County Animal Services had to euthanize 18 dogs that tested positive for canine parvovirus.
The shelter said on its Facebook page that the dogs had been vaccinated against parvo but tested positive for the virus anyway.
“The animal shelter is required to follow the procedures of the American Veterinary Medical Association,” the shelter said. “Unfortunately, we had to euthanize the 18 dogs who contracted the virus to follow the necessary steps for disease control and prevention.”
The shelter said it also had to euthanize two other dogs that were in quarantine.
Canine parvo is highly contagious and can particularly affect puppies and unvaccinated dogs. It causes severe gastrointestinal issues, including vomiting and diarrhea — and the disease can be fatal.
Other dogs at Weber County Animal Service “appear to be healthy and happy” the shelter said on Facebook.
A canine parvovirus outbreak began at the Weber County shelter on Jan. 27. At that time, they said it was an alarming increase of the potentially deadly canine virus and closed the shelter as a precaution.
In April 2024, the same shelter reported three dogs in its care had contracted canine parvovirus.
