PARVO VIRUS

This is a serious, highly contagious viral disease of under vaccinated and unvaccinated puppies, usually under a year of age.

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According to the American Kennel Club "Parvo is a potentially fatal disease. The survival rate of dogs treated by a veterinarian is 68 to 92 percent"

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Please be aware that this is highly contagious and can be carried on clothes, shoes, inside a vehicle, etc. The virus remains in the household for to 6 months to a year. Incubation period for this virus: 2-5 days

 

SYMPTOMS:

• Fever

• Extremely depressed

• Vomiting (sometimes bloody)

• Diarrhea (sometimes bloody)

• Dehydration (sunken, glassy eyes)

• Anemic (as a result of blood loss)

• Shock

 

TREATMENT:

• Antibiotics

• Anti-inflammatories

• Anti-emetics (to prevent vomiting)

• Keeping the patient hydrated with electrolytes and being force fed.

• Hot water bottle wrapped in a blanket and put by the patients abdomen

• Lots of love and extra TLC

 

Please ensure that All your pet's vaccinations are up to date before taking your puppy on walks, going to stores, etc.  Use extra caution when going to stores where pets are allowed by putting the soles of your shoes in bleach to kill any germs.