Read About Canine Parvovirus

Canine Parvovirus - Facts

1. Problem Definition:

   Canine parvovirus is a viral disease that affects the dog's intestine. This disease can prove fatal for puppies and is more common in puppies than in adult dogs.

2. Symptoms:

   Puppies and dogs suffering from this disease have the following symptoms:
   1. The dogs suffer from diarrhea and fever.
   2. The dog tends to be lethargic and depressed.
   3. Loss of appetite and vomiting are common among dogs infected with this disease.
   4. Sometimes you can find blood in the stool.

3. Duration of Problem:

   This problem will take a few days treatment with the vet and some medication for some time at home to be treated completely.

4. Exposure:

   This problem can occur when the dog is exposed to feces of infected dogs. Unclean kennels can be a place where the dogs can get infected. Even contact with infected dogs can cause this disease to spread.

Canine Parvovirus - Prevention & Treatment

1. The Treatment:

   The dog or puppy should be taken to the vet immediately after detecting the disease. The vet will most probably recommend hospitalization of the dog. Depending upon the seriousness of the disease the dog might be kept in intensive care.

2. Prevention:

   The dog or puppy should be properly vaccinated. Make sure it is not exposed to feces of other infected dogs. It should be avoided contact with other infected dogs.

3. Precautions:

   Take the dog immediately to the vet when you suspect the dog is sick. You should give the dog medication as prescribed after the dog is brought home.

4. Helpful Supplies:

   You should have the medicines that are recommended by the vet. You will need cleaning items as the dog suffers from diarrhea.

Canine Parvovirus - Concerns

1. Level of Seriousness:

   This is a serious disease especially in puppies as it can cause heart problems and can prove fatal.

2. Lasting Consequences:

   The dogs and puppies that recover from this disease tend to be unhealthy and weak.

3. Genetics:

   This problem is seen Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers and some other dogs. This is not a hereditary disease.

4. Lifestyle Accommodations:

   The only way you can prevent this problem is by properly vaccinating the dog and by keeping it away from other dogs that are infected. No special items are available to prevent this disease.

5. Expense:

   Treating this disease can be quite expensive as the dog needs hospitalization and intensive care in some cases.