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Essential Guide to Dog Parvovirus

Parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes severe gastrointestinal illness in dogs. Puppies between 6 weeks and 6 months old, unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated dogs, and dogs with weak immune systems are most at risk. The virus is transmitted through direct or indirect contact with infected feces. Clinical signs include bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and weight loss. There is no direct treatment for parvovirus infection - supportive care including fluid therapy, antibiotics, and nutrition is critical. Proper vaccination, disinfection, and nutrition are key for prevention.

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Essential Guide to Dog Parvovirus

Parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes severe gastrointestinal illness in dogs. Puppies between 6 weeks and 6 months old, unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated dogs, and dogs with weak immune systems are most at risk. The virus is transmitted through direct or indirect contact with infected feces. Clinical signs include bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and weight loss. There is no direct treatment for parvovirus infection - supportive care including fluid therapy, antibiotics, and nutrition is critical. Proper vaccination, disinfection, and nutrition are key for prevention.

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WHAT SHOULD DOG OWNERS

KNOW ABOUT PARVOVIRUS


INFECTION?
DR.REYNAN BRIAN GOZUN
INTRODUCTION
Parvo is every new puppy and dog owner’s
worst nightmare. In a matter of days, a perfectly
healthy puppy can go from playful and active to
fatally ill. 
WHAT IS PARVOVIRUS ?

Parvo is a highly contagious It causes an infectious Often Deadly


VIRUS gastrointestinal (GI) illness
WHAT DOGS ARE MOST AT RISK FOR PARVO?

Young dogs between 6 weeks to 6 months old


Unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated dogs
Weak immune system
BREED PREDISPOSITION
German Shepherd Dogs
Rottweilers
Doberman Pinschers
English Springer Spaniels
American Staffordshire Terriers
MODE OF TRANSMISSION
First is, DIRECT CONTACT through the nose and mouth
with infected poop, which can happen when a dog sniffs
or licks a surface or another dog that has been
contaminated with feces. 
The second method of transmission is through
INDIRECT CONTACT. The virus can survive on
clothing, equipment, on human skin, and in the
environment. Indirect transmission occurs when a
dog comes into contact with a contaminated person,
object, or environment.
MODE OF TRANSMISSION
CLINICAL SIGNS
• Severe bloody diarrhea
• Lethargy
• Anorexia
• Fever
• Vomiting
• Weight loss
• Weakness
• Depression
• Dehydration
DIAGNOSIS

Rapid Test kits


ADDITIONAL TESTS

Complete Blood Count


Electrolyte tests
Abdominal Xray
TREATMENT

No Direct Treatment

SUPPORTIVE TREATMENT ONLY!!!


CONFINEMENT

It depends to the severity and response of the dog in


medications
TAKE HOME MEDICINES

Antidiarrheal Drug
Immunostimulants
Multivitamins
Probiotics
Other supplements
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU SUSPECT YOUR
DOG WITH PARVOVIRUS?

BRING YOUR DOG TO THE NEAREST VET


CLINIC ASAP !!!
PREVENTION
PROPER IMMUNIZATION/VACCINATION
DISINFECTION/PROPER HYGIENE
NUTRITION
PREVENTION

Understanding parvo in dogs is the first step


toward preventing the spread of this
dangerous virus.

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