So you just got a new dog and for some sudden reason you think it might have dog parvo. There are a few ways to come up with a conclusion by simply identifying its symptoms. There are different illnesses dogs can get but one of the worst among those is dog parvo.
The first symptoms of Parvo are a loss of appetite, dehydration, depression and fever. The dog will soon worsen and begin to vomit and have diarrhea. In most cases the diarrhea will be gray or yellow with streaks of blood. Most dogs that have the dog parvo symptoms will often also have a bloody stool which is not a good thing and needs medical attention rite away.
The virus will first attack the lining of the digestive and immune system. A dog with this disease will often stop eating and start to lose weight. Many cases lead to death. In some cases the dog can later contract congestive heart failure as a result. This can even happen years after a dog has seemingly recovered from Parvo.
How To Diagnose Dog Parvo
If you notice any dog with the symptoms of Parvo you should immediately get that dog tested for the dog parvovirus. There are numerous other causes why a dog might have diarrhea and/or be vomiting. If a dog does have Parvo it should be tested and diagnosed right away and kept away from other dogs.
The main diagnose done to treat an infected dog with the canine parvovirus is to keep it hydrated. Fliuids are usually applied by an IV or injected with a needle periodically.
Because Parvo is a virus it can not be cured and the only thing that can be done is to treat and manage the parvo symptoms and keep the dog hydrated until the disease has run its course.
How To Prevent Dog Parvo
To help prevent your dog/dogs from getting Parvo is to give them a vaccination against the virus giving it to them at 8,12 and 16 weeks old and maintain them indoors for the first few months of their lives. Always keep their food and water bowls clean.
There is a home remedy to clean the bowls with bleach and water which should kill the parvo virus.
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