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No, parvo is a virus, not a worm.
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Other types of roundworms other than the hook worm?
heart worm
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.
Can cats get parvo from other cats?
They can get a form of feline Parvo called Panleukopenia Virus. It's alot like the dog's parvo virus but only cats can get it. we had an out break of it when we rescued a new litter of kittens, all of the kittens died because they were unvaccinated, we have 4 older cats who were vaccinated & they are just fine it didnt effect them. Its spread through sharing living area's & eating out of the same bowl, as well as drinking out of the same water dish as an infected cat. Areas infected with feline panleukopenia need to be disinfected with a bleach solution. There is also treatment available. Prevention through routine vaccination is extremely effective.
Is Parvo contagious?
Parvo is very contagious to unvaccinated dogs and puppies. It is not contagious to humans.
Is the palmer worm the canker worm and the locust three stages of development of the same insect?
No. The palm worm is the larva of a beetle, the canker worm is the catepillar of a type of moth, and locusts are a type of grasshopper.
What injections does my dog need to immagrate to India?
The injects that your dog needs in order to immigrate to India are Rabies, Parvo, and heart worm. These are standard shots for all dogs regardless of travel status.
Can parvo return?
No. Once your dog has had parvo, it cannot get it again, same scenario as with chickenpox.
What worm causes sever damage to a dogs heart?
Its called a heart worm you can have your dog tested if negative start it on heart worm medicines if the dog has heart worms there are treatments for this also
Does a segmented worm have a heart?
NO
What does the heart do in the worm?
It has aortic arches which are objects similar to hearts. There are four aortic arches in a single worm.
What do to if a kitten has heart worm and is left untreated?
Cats and dogs can die it heart worm is left untreated. Call your vet.
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.
Other types of roundworms other than the hook worm?
heart worm
What is the fat ring around a worm?
the fat ring around a worm is where its heart is.
What rhymes with weal worm?
Heart dorm, Cart storm
Is Harts Rid Worm chewable tablets just as good or the same as Heart Guard Heartworm chewable tablets?
No , Harts Rid worm is for intestinal worms (like tapeworms etc.) , and Heart Guard heartworm chewable tabs are to prevent heartworms.
What section of a humans heart does a worm not have?
A worm does not have any part or section of a human heart.Only humans have parts and sections of a human heart.
