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Canine parvo virus is probably the most common viral disease of dogs at the moment. The virus is extremely small (the Latin word for small is “parvo”) – just a few grams of feces can contain millions of virus particles. Canine parvo virus has been known and recognized since the late 1970s and can be transmitted through direct or indirect contact with vomiting or diarrhea from an infected dog.
Canine parvovirus (CPV), also known as canine parvovirus, attacks the intestinal tract, white blood cells and, in some rare cases, the heart muscle. The common form of canine parvo has a tendency to rapidly dividing cells (similar to cancer) such as cells in the intestinal mucosa and therefore causes diarrhea and ulcerative enteritis. When the virus infects and attacks this type of cell, it causes dogs and puppies to be unable to assimilate or absorb nutrients or fluids.
The parvo dog’s symptoms can take anywhere from 7 to 10 days before they are visible. In the early stages, symptoms that are likely to be noticed by the dog’s owner are lack of energy and loss of appetite. As a result, dogs infected with the parvo virus will soon show clear symptoms of dehydration and malnutrition. With the spread of the virus, the symptoms of Parbo dog are characterized by fever, severe diarrhea, often bloody, vomiting, lethargy and severe dehydration. If your dog, but especially your new puppy, begins to show any of these symptoms, see a veterinarian immediately. Because canine parvo virus can also infect adult dogs, it is more common in puppies due to their low immune system. Parvovirus requires prompt action to help an infected dog survive, because when parvo is turned on, every hour counts.
The severity of the disease depends on the age of the dog, the presence of maternal antibody, the dose of the virus and the breed of the infected dog. Although many dogs are severely affected by this viral disease, breeds such as Doberman Pinscher and Pit Bull Terriers can show very severe clinical symptoms.
According to conventional veterinarians, there is no known cure for parvo dog. Therefore, conventional treatment is primarily supportive and consists of maintaining the dog’s body fluids, balancing electrolyte levels and maintaining body temperature. But even if the dog survives the initial bout of dog fever, there is still a high risk of collapse during the recovery period. You must immunize your dog to protect it in case it comes in contact with dogs that have this disease. Most veterinarians recommend that young puppies be vaccinated every 3 to 4 weeks, starting when the puppy is 6 weeks old and continuing until 20 weeks of age.
Canine parvo virus is most common in places where dogs congregate, such as parks, animal shelters, or even dog shows. Dogs can take the virus by sniffing or consuming contaminated feces, cleaning or eating food from the ground or floor. This is why dogs that spend time locked up in a house or yard and not in contact with other dogs are much less likely to be exposed to the canine parvo virus. You should also be aware of the fact that canine parvo virus can even be brought home to your dog in shoes and even car tires. If you allow your dog to live outside, be sure to change your drinking water regularly, as the water is likely to contain parvo virus (transmitted by birds on their feet, feathers or in their feces).
CPV is very resistant and can remain in soil contaminated with feces for five months or more if conditions are favorable.
Keep in mind that the parvo dog’s symptoms resemble other diseases (such as poisoning or worms) and are often misdiagnosed. The only way to find out if your dog has the Parvo virus is through a positive diagnostic test.
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Source by Steven Grey