PARVO VIRUS

Symptoms of Parvovirus Infection in Dogs
Parvovirus is a disease that affects dogs of all ages, but especially strikes puppies, elderly dogs and dogs with compromised immune systems. Dogs and puppies stricken with parvovirus or "parvo," as it is commonly called, have a 50 percent mortality rate. This article discusses parvovirus and its symptoms.

Parvovirus Origins
1. No one knows where canine parvovirus originated, although it appeared in the early 1970s. Some have theorized that canine parvovirus is actually a mutation of feline distemper (feline panleukopenia virus), although there is no evidence of that.

How Parvovirus Infects Dogs
2. Parvovirus is contracted through direct contact between an infected dog and another dog, but some dogs are asymptomatic (do not have symptoms of parvovirus) when they contract it and can still be carriers to others. Parvovirus is also contracted through ingesting fecal matter and may be present in soil long after the feces has broken down and disappeared.

Parvovirus Incubation and Transmission
3. Parvovirus symptoms appear after an incubation period of three to eight days. Dogs who have been infected with parvovirus may continue to shed the virus in their feces for up to three weeks after the symptoms have disappeared.

Parvovirus Myocarditis
4. One form of parvovirus is an infection in the heart and circulatory system, especially in puppies younger than 6 weeks. In the parvovirus myocarditis (heart and lung infection), the puppy may experience fluid building up in the lungs and will have difficulty breathing, coughing up blood and fluid; his lips may turn blue; and he may fade and die.

Parvovirus Gastroenteritis
5. In the parvovirus gastroenteritis (stomach and intestine infection), the puppy or dog may have vomiting and diarrhea (often mucus- and blood-filled), dehydration, a high fever over 103 F and lack of appetite and may be extremely lethargic.

Parvovirus Prevention
6. Parvovirus is preventable with vaccinations, and while vaccinations occasionally fail, your dog is much more likely to avoid contracting parvovirus if vaccinated than without vaccinations. Follow your veterinarian's recommendations concerning vaccination schedules.


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How to Spot Puppy Parvovirus Symptoms

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1. Step1
Note the age of the dog. The parvovirus attacks the lining of the stomach preventing the absorption of liquids and nutrients. Very young puppies have immature immune systems and are most vulnerable.

2. Step2
Observe his eating habits. If your puppy is eating normally that is a good sign. If your puppy is eating but vomiting, be observant of any other symptoms. Symptoms of parvovirus include vomiting and loss of appetite. If your puppy is not eating at all, call your veterinarian.

3. Step3
Monitor the puppy's stools. Make sure the puppy is eliminating normally. Parvovirus attacks the digestive system. Extreme diarrhea that is foul-smelling and bloody is common with the disease. Diarrhea causes severe dehydration and is extremely life threatening.

4. Step4
Check the puppy's temperature. Another symptom of parvovirus is a high fever. Fever usually causes lethargy in puppies. They will lay around in a very unpuppy-like manner, not interested in toys or anything else. If your puppy has a fever and has become lethargic, contact your veterinarian.

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eto lang yan para maiwasan... wag nyo palakadin sa labas ng bahay ang tuta.. mas maganda kung asa crib lang xa sa loob mismo ng bahay..pera kahit cage sa labas dapat malinis..male sure all vaccines must be updated..

nice post sis, galing nitong post na to. yan na. para makaiwas s parvo.

very fatal talaga tong parvo...tsk,tsk,tsk

oo nga katakot to..
pero may alam na cure jan si bro allan..hehe

bacatoz wrote:

oo nga katakot to..
pero may alam na cure jan si bro allan..hehe

tama ka bro pwede na natin magamot ang parvo ngaun..

wow, nagagamot na un...

ok n ok to kapatid.. vaccine b bro ang sagot?

hnd bro roy natural na natural ang gagamitin png gamot dun..hehe

aba hindi ata sakin nashare toh hehehehe

iba talaga [pag beterano..dami alam
maalala ko tuloy si schilles..huhuh

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oo nga iba tlga beterano. di ko din nga alam un bro chino e.

hehehhe waaahhhh kakamiss un si achilles..

Chibi28 wrote:

aba hindi ata sakin nashare toh hehehehe

boss itunuro ko sa u un..try to remember lang..basta if ever meron tau case na ganun wag kau matakot kaya pa yan...ask lang kau at kahit busy ako willing ako maghelp..

yan ang gusto ko kay boss allan... willing to help always...miss you bro

troso wrote:

Chibi28 wrote:

aba hindi ata sakin nashare toh hehehehe

boss itunuro ko sa u un..try to remember lang..basta if ever meron tau case na ganun wag kau matakot kaya pa yan...ask lang kau at kahit busy ako willing ako maghelp..

tol yan ang gusto ko sayo. natulong ng taos s puso.

musta k na? dito n ko ulit malaysia.

nag positive yung anak ni buknoy sa parvo, nakaconfine sya ngaun kay doc semira sa vets in the city, sana makayanan nya

bro magkakasama ba yung mga puppy nung matamaan ng parvo?linisin mo yung cage nila bro..kahit chlorox o kaya ilipat mo sa mas malinis na lugar..obserbahan mo din bro ibang puppies baka mahawa..

bro may tips jan si bro allan pm mo siya kung pano mailigtas ang pup mo..

Hope maging aus puppies mo bro...

feel free to contact kuya allan..

sna ok n ung mga puppies..

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xa ang nging tkbuhan ko..