Everett dog parks close for fear of King County virus

BY Stephanie Klein  on November 29, 2012 @ 11:02 am (Updated: 11:16 am - 11/29/12 )

A potentially deadly virus in King County has prompted the City of Everett to close its three off-leash dog parks as a precaution.

Howarth Park at 1127 Olympic Blvd, Loganberry Lane Park at the end of 18th Avenue West, and Lowell Park at 46th Street and S. 3rd Avenue are closed for fear of Canine Parvovirus.

The city says recent reports indicate veterinarians in King County have seen a spike in the number of cases. The City of Everett has also received an unconfirmed report of a handful of cases in local off-leash parks.

The virus can be found up to two weeks before a dog shows any symptoms. It can contaminate the ground, dishes, collars, leashes, and the hands and clothing of people who handle the infected dog.

Parvovirus symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and lethargy.

Stephanie Klein, MyNorthwest.com Editor
Stephanie joined the MyNorthwest.com team in February 2008. She has built the site into a two-time National Edward R. Murrow Award winner (Best Radio Website 2010, 2012).
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  • Saltchucker wrote...
    Great.
    November 29, 2012 10:51 am
    Parvo is communicable between dogs and pinnepeds. Close the park, dog owners go to the beach instead and get the seals and sea lions sick with parvo........unless it was the overpopulated pinnepeds that got the dogs sick in the first place! Are your dogs puppy shots up to date?
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