We only test when there are symptoms or known exposure if unvaccinated. If they are an adult with exposure and a vaccine we bathe them. Testing without symptoms can give a false sense of assurance when they could test positive tomorrow.
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Wendy Arnold
Animal Programs Manager
Humane Society of Central Oregon
OR
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-16-2025 11:07 AM
From: Jessica Weatherly
Subject: Parvo Testing
What is the census on parvo testing all dogs upon intake? A waste of money? Only test if signs are known? I worked at a shelter and we never tested unless we felt like signs were seen. I think that most people get scared of the P word and want to prevent it from spreading. We never want to have an outbreak but it happens at times.
#Medicine,SurgeryandSterilization
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Jessica Weatherly
Director of Animal Services
Pasquotank Animal Services
NC
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