<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=43oTxq_1Gza2YyS00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=43oTxq_1Gza2YyS00" width="1200" height="600" ><p>WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - In a Facebook post Wednesday morning, the Jefferson County SPCA said it received 25 puppies and needs bleach, disinfectant and temporary foster homes.</p><p>The need for bleach and disinfectant is due to at least one of the puppies having parvovirus.</p><p>“25 is a significant number,” said Carrie Gilchrist, operations director for the SPCA.</p><p>Gilchrist said the shelter has never had that many puppies at one time.</p><h2>Puppies came from one house</h2><p>All 25 puppies came from the same house in Jefferson County but not from the same litter. The puppies are 8 weeks old.</p><p>They were cleaned and given vaccinations. They were set to be adopted or fostered.</p><h2>Symptoms appear Wednesday</h2><p>On Wednesday, the puppies showed symptoms of parvovirus.</p><p>“So these guys broke out with diarrhea this morning, so that prompted us to test them,” Gilchrist said.</p><p>Parvovirus spreads quickly. The puppies have symptoms of upset stomach and diarrhea. For now, employees will foster the puppies so they can recover.</p><p>“There’s no treatment for parvo specifically, but we can give them supportive care to help with that diarrhea, so they don’t have as much tummy upset,” Gilchrist said. “Sometimes they can get lethargic, not eat or drink. You can do fluids if they get that bad.”</p><h2>Vaccines, spay and neuter</h2><p>Gilchrist said she is optimistic that most of the puppies will recover. She said the situation is a reminder for dog owners to keep up with pet vaccinations.</p><p>“Getting those vaccines up to date, and obviously spaying and neutering your pets, because you don’t want 25 puppies,” Gilchrist said.</p><h2>Adoption after quarantine</h2><p>If the puppies complete two weeks of quarantine without showing symptoms, they will be available for adoption in a little over two weeks.</p><p>People can arrange adoptions by contacting the SPCA on Water Street in Watertown directly.</p></div></body>

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WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - In a Facebook post Wednesday morning, the Jefferson County SPCA said it received 25 puppies and needs bleach, disinfectant and temporary foster homes. The need for bleach and disinfectant is due to at least one of the puppies having parvovirus. “25 is a significant number,”...

Jefferson Co. SPCA gets 25 puppies, seeks public’s help

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WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - In a Facebook post Wednesday morning, the Jefferson County SPCA said it received 25 puppies and needs bleach, disinfectant and

Jefferson Co. SPCA gets 25 puppies, seeks public’s help

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