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What is parvo?

Updated: 10/9/2023
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Parvo is Deadly virus that puppies contract. It starts out in the immune system and slowly weakens the pup. Once the dogs immune system is weakened the virus moves to the bowls where the virus starts to tear at the walls of the intestines causing bloody stools. The parvo virus also like to incubate in the lymph nodes which helps distributes the blood through the dogs body. Which will allow the virus to travel through the body faster.

When treating the parvo virus, the vets protocol is to keep the dog hydrated and pump them with antibiotics. Which is good because the parvo virus also creates secondary infections which the antibiotics will heal. but the vets protocol dose nothing for treating the actual virus, they claim it does but the average success rate for a vet when dealing with parvo is 50%. Only because the vets dont have anything that will fight against the virus. But there is a product out there called Parvaid which actually has three ingredients that help fight off the virus and treat the problems associated with parvo.

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The canine parvovirus (CPV) infection is a highly contagious viral illness that affects dogs. The virus manifests itself in two different forms. The more common form is the intestinal form, which is characterized by vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, and lack of appetite (anorexia). The less common form is the cardiac form, which attacks the heart muscles of very young puppies, often leading to death. The majority of cases are seen in puppies that are between six weeks and six months old. The incidence of canine parvovirus infections has been reduced radically by early vaccination in young pup

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Parvo in dogs is basically when they have like no energy thay wont eat drink or pretty much even move. When a dog gets parvo most vets will not try to save them. And you can get them vaccinated against parvo.

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When dogs have Parvo they tend not to eat or drink anything. They will hide underneath anything that is cool such as a house. They will also throw up blood and cough alot. The easiest way to prevent this is to give them their Parvo shot or their 7-in-1 shot while they are young. Dogs 5 mos. and up usually do not get it.

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Can sheep get parvo virus?

no, horses can't get parvo, parvo is a disease that puppies get.


How do you pronounce parvo in spanish?

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How do cats get parvo?

In animals, parvo passes from an infected mother to her offspring. Parvo is highly contagious. Most animals with Parvo will die before 6 weeks old.


Is parvo the same as heart worm?

No, parvo is a virus, not a worm.


Can Horses Catch Parvo Disease?

No, horses do not contract parvo.


Parvo is in your ground should you give it a parvo shot?

yes


Can animals and small rodents get parvo?

The above answer is totally incorrect-It is IMPOSSIBLE to catch parvo from another species! Cats cannot get parvo. They can catch what is called Feline Distemper which is like parvo, but it only happens in cats, they cannot catch it from anything else besides cats, and it is not actually parvo. Same thing with Rodents- rodents can catch something that is "like" parvo but it is not the actual parvo virus.To sum this up only canines can get parvo.


Can a male who had parvo pass parvo sexually?

Parvo is highly contagious. So if the infected dog was near a dog that wasn't vaccinated against parvo, it is possible to infect the healthy dog whether it was sexual contact or not.


Can you make something to cure parvo?

No. The best thing to do for your dog if they have parvo is to take them to the veterinarian. Parvo usually requires intense medical treatment, and even then the patient does not make it sometimes.


When can a dog with parvo play with other dogs?

When The dog completely get rid of Parvo virus


Can parvo return?

No. Once your dog has had parvo, it cannot get it again, same scenario as with chickenpox.


Is Parvo contagious?

Parvo is very contagious to unvaccinated dogs and puppies. It is not contagious to humans.