Viruses in Our Community: Protecting Dogs in Darlinghurst and Double Bay

Yes. Parvovirus is one of Australia’s more serious dog viruses, especially for puppies and unvaccinated dogs. Around Darlinghurst (and other inner suburbs), vets see cases and stress the importance of up-to-date vaccines.

Core vaccines for parvovirus, distemper, adenovirus (hepatitis), and kennel cough are usually recommended. At Het HQ, we can tailor vaccines based on your pet’s lifestyle and risks.

Look for symptoms like sudden vomiting or diarrhoea, loss of appetite, fever, coughing, sneezing, or lethargy. If you see these, contact your vet early.

Absolutely. Vaccination helps prevent disease, reduces the chance dogs will spread viruses in public places. Keeping up boosters and not exposing unvaccinated dogs is key.

Other important viruses include kennel cough (various respiratory viruses), canine distemper, and possibly canine influenza. These can spread in communal dog spaces and boarding kennels.