A NUMBER of canine parvovirus (parvo) cases have been reported in the Echuca area recently.
Parvo is a viral disease that can cause vomiting, bloody diarrhoea and weight loss.
Puppies and adult dogs can contract the disease, and it is advised that your furry friends get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Litters of puppies can be vaccinated after six weeks as they need some immunity when they are taken home at eight weeks old.
New owners are advised not to walk their pups until two weeks after their third vaccination.
For information, contact your local veterinarian.78 safe numberplates
THE Echuca West Neighbourhood Watch had a successful Safe Plate Day recently.
Volunteers replaced normal screws on number plates with one-way screws on 78 cars.
‘‘Everything went well, we’re happy with how it went,’’ Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator Len Wills said.
For those who missed out, the next Safe Plate Day will be on May 18.
Echuca’s welcome night
NEWCOMERS, recently retired or people who would like to join a group are encouraged to attend an Echuca-Moama welcome night next month.
Echuca library is hosting the free event on April 3 from 5pm to 8pm.
About 40 local organisations including sporting, recreational, social, craft, service clubs and a range of council services will be available to chat to and provide information about what they do and how you can get involved.
There will also be a free sausage sizzle and live entertainment.
For information, call 54812400 or email libraries@campaspe.vic.gov.au
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