Stirling postpones Paw-some Day after parvovirus detected
The City of Stirling has postponed its Paw-some Day Out due to canine parvovirus detected in the Perth area.
The City of Stirling postponed its popular Paw-some Day Out after canine parvovirus was detected in Perth. The event was set for Sunday morning at Grindleford Reserve in Balcatta.
The event typically draws hundreds of pet owners and dogs for free vet checks and registrations. The virus is highly contagious and deadly.
It attacks a dog's gut and immune system. Dogs suffer severe vomiting, diarrhoea and dehydration.
Karrinyup Small Animal Hospital, a partner in the event, introduced strict precautions. Vets test dogs outside the clinic.
Owners are asked not to enter the building. The city plans to reschedule the event for early 2027.
- Sunday 8am to noon
- Event day and time
- Grindleford Reserve, Balcatta
- Event location
- Hundreds of pet owners and dogs
- Typical attendance
- Outside clinic in full PPE
- New test protocol
Why it mattersPet owners now need to be cautious about where they take their dogs and watch for signs of illness, while community events in affected areas face disruption.
AustraliaPerth pet owners should keep dogs away from unknown dogs until the parvovirus outbreak is controlled, and avoid community gatherings involving pets.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 3 h ago
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