Does any one know what is parvo?

Answer 1

All you would ever want to know is here:>> http://www.marvistavet.com/html/canine_parvovirus.html

Answer 2

The canine parvovirus can be transmitted by direct contact or indirectly by contact with vomit, diarrhea or any contaminated discharges from an infected dog. It strikes with a quick vengeance, and pet owners often make the comment that their dog was up and playing a few hours prior to the animal becoming extremely ill. Unfortunately, parvo is often fatal.

Do not Take your puppy out of your home where it can infect or be infected until it has had the complete series of shots. By keeping it isolated you may save its life.

Talk with a reputable Veterinarian about the recommended shots or vaccination for your puppy.

If you've recently lost a dog to Parvo, veterinarians recommend that you wait six months to a year before putting a new puppy or non-vaccinated dog in to an infected environment (even if you have disinfected it). To immediately bring an animal into a situation where one has recently died of Parvo is a virtual death sentence for the new puppy. Common sense and regular visits to the veterinarian can save your dog's life.

The symptoms of Parvo include... a sudden onset of vomiting, bloody diarrhea, dehydration, lethargy, high temperature and sometimes sudden death. Symptoms are similar in adults, although they can be less acute.

Because Parvo attacks swiftly, time is of the essence. If you feel your dog has been exposed to Parvo, or it is showing symptoms, contact your veterinarian or an emergency veterinary hospital immediately.

F-Strain Virus

There is a recent mutation of the parvo virus which is more virulent. It attacks the lower intestinal tract or large intestine. Dogs contracting this new strain will have accelerated symptoms. Care should be given immediately!

Symptoms to watch for:
Gelatin-like stool with some blood.
Vomiting with bile and foam.
Rapid weight loss (within a few hours after becoming ill.)

Answer 3

The canine parvovirus can be transmitted by direct contact or indirectly by contact with vomit, diarrhea or any contaminated discharges from an infected dog. It strikes with a quick vengeance, and pet owners often make the comment that their dog was up and playing a few hours prior to the animal becoming extremely ill. Unfortunately, parvo is often fatal.

Do not Take your puppy out of your home where it can infect or be infected until it has had the complete series of shots. By keeping it isolated you may save its life.

Talk with a reputable Veterinarian about the recommended shots or vaccination for your puppy.

If you've recently lost a dog to Parvo, veterinarians recommend that you wait six months to a year before putting a new puppy or non-vaccinated dog in to an infected environment (even if you have disinfected it). To immediately bring an animal into a situation where one has recently died of Parvo is a virtual death sentence for the new puppy. Common sense and regular visits to the veterinarian can save your dog's life.

The symptoms of Parvo include... a sudden onset of vomiting, bloody diarrhea, dehydration, lethargy, high temperature and sometimes sudden death. Symptoms are similar in adults, although they can be less acute.

Because Parvo attacks swiftly, time is of the essence. If you feel your dog has been exposed to Parvo, or it is showing symptoms, contact your veterinarian or an emergency veterinary hospital immediately.

F-Strain Virus

There is a recent mutation of the parvo virus which is more virulent. It attacks the lower intestinal tract or large intestine. Dogs contracting this new strain will have accelerated symptoms. Care should be given immediately!

Symptoms to watch for:
Gelatin-like stool with some blood.
Vomiting with bile and foam.
Rapid weight loss (within a few hours after becoming ill.)



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Answer 4

Parvo is an extremely agressive virus in dogs.It effects the intestional tract and causes bleeding in the intestions.There is actually no cure for it but the symtoms can be treated and sometimes if caught soon enough,the dog can be saved.The vet will keep the dog in the hospital and give him IV fluids to keep the dog hydrated as they loose all their body fluids from diarhea and vomitting.It is terribly contagious and hits quickly and often death occurs within 24-36 hours of onset of symtoms.It mainly attacks young pups and old dogs.Generally adult dogs are not so much effected but not impossible.No reason any dog or pup should not be vaccinated for this virus but even with vaccination,it is still possible to get it.They need 4 shots as puppies.First shot at 6 weeks and no younger because mothers natural immunity carrys them to this point and if you vaccinate too early,one cancels the other and you have an unprotected dog.Second shot at 8,third at 10 and fourth at 12 weeks.Some give a yearly booster if the dog is out in public areas or show rings.As the dog grows older and reaches geriatric years,boosters are suggested.

Answer 5

The Parvo virus is one of the worst diseases known to dogs or cats. They hardly ever survive and the virus can live in the dirt or ground where they lived for a long time. If you have an animal with Parvo and you don't have lots of money to spend, put the animal to sleep and don't get any more animals for at least a year.

Answer 6

Prior to 1977-78, parvovirus did not exist in the dog. The virus is a
close relative of feline panleukopenia (feline distemper) and in fact,
may have mutated from the cat and infected the dog in the late 1970¹s.
The virus is extremely hardy and survives for long periods outside its
host. The virus will live in the environment up to 6 months and survives
winter nicely under a blanket of snow where the temperature is usually
around 25-28 degrees F. Extremely cold temperatures prior to snow fall
will kill the virus. Sodium hypochlorite (bleach) is the only effective
disinfecting agent.
The virus is transmitted by oral ingestion of viral contaminated feces.
Upon ingestion by the new host it infects local lymph nodes, quickly
multiplies and then via the blood moves to the small intestine where
signs of the disease begin in approximately 5-6 days. The virus is
extremely deleterious to the lining (mucosa) of the small intestine. The
surface of the mucosa is stripped away upsetting crucial barriers and
interfering with normal balance of digestive enzyme secretion and
nutrient absorption. Additionaly, the normal bacterial flora of the small
intestine which aid in digestion are now exposed to ulcerated mucosa,
providing a direct route into the blood stream. Fluid loss from both
vomiting and diarrhea is dramatic and dehydration ensues. The onslaught
of bacteria and toxins into the blood will ultimately cause death.
Precipitous drops in white blood cell (WBC) counts are common and relate
directly to the prognosis and outcome of the infection. Ominous drops in
white blood cells are attributed to overwhelming degradation of WBC¹s and
the direct depressive viral effect on WBC production in the bone marrow.
The incidence of the disease is highest in young dogs and tends to start
some time after the puppy has lost its maternal protection passed on at
birth with the first milk (colostrum). Any age can be infected but, most
dogs are infected between the ages of 2-6 months when maternal antibody
decreases below a protective level in the puppy. Signs of the disease
usually are mild to nonexistent. However, a full blown case of parvovirus
untreated can easily be fatal. Certain breeds seem to be more sensitive
to the disease; possibly related to their immune system. They include
rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, and possibly black Labrador retrievers.Anyonewith a dog should vaccinate their pet, against this dreadful virus.

Answer 7

The parvo question has been answered. I hope your dog doesn't have parvo. If it hasn't had its shots and it isn't sick, please get them now. A shot is inexpensive but the treatment for parvo is very expensive. If your dog has parvo, I hope it will be okay.

Answer 8

it is a very very deadly i know that
if your pet has parvo you can bet every other pet will get it to
very few live through it and it can be very costly to cure if even possible
best thing get the shots to prevent it

Answer 9

Yes the poor dog lost the ability to digest because it lost the lining of it's stomach. The odds of it serviving are slim. I'm had three dogs have it and all three survived because I kept it home after it got it's shots and medicine. While it's recovering, give it pedialite and chicken soup when it can handle stuff.

Answer 10

Canine parvovirus is a particularly deadly disease among young puppies, causing gastrointestinal tract damage and dehydration as well as a cardiac syndrome in very young pups. It is spread by contact with an infected dog's blood, feces, or vomit. Symptoms include severe diarrhea, fever, vomiting, loss of appetite, and dehydration.