what is pavro in a dog? and how can the dog get cured from this?

Answer 1

Canine parvovirus is the most common serious infectious disease of dogs in the United States. Canine parvovirus causes ulcerative enteritis and diarrhea in susceptible dogs. This diarrhea can be bloody and life threatening. The virus lives for long periods of time on floors, food containers and other household objects. Rugs are particularly difficult to sanitize. It is thought that household vermin such as cockroaches move the virus from place to place.Although it takes one or two weeks for the dog to develop signs of disease, the virus is shed in the feces from the third day of exposure onward. This means that dogs that appear healthy can already be shedding the virus and contaminating the home.
The most common form of parvovirus infection is a sudden (acute) inflammation of the small intestine or enteritis. This is characterized by depression, vomiting, diarrhea and profound dehydration
Although symptoms can be very suggestive of Parvo, true diagnosis requires an antibody test that detects the actual parvovirus in stool samples. Treatment of parvovirus is directed at correcting the life-threatening dehydration that accompanies the diarrhea. Besides this, the dogs are placed on antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infection through the damaged small intestine. Recovered dogs are probably immune for life. Because of the strong immunity that follows infection, carrier dogs do not exist.

Answer 2

Parvo is a common and potentially serious viral disease in dogs. The virus is officially known Parvovirus. The disease caused by this virus is commonly referred to as "Parvo". The virus first appeared clinically in 1978, and there was a widespread epidemic in dogs of all ages. Since no dogs had been exposed or vaccinated (the vaccine didn't exist at the time), dogs of all ages died from the infection. The virus can "adapt" over time, and other strains of the virus have appeared since then, but current vaccinations available for Parvovirus protect against all strains of the virus. Canine Parvovirus is thought to be a mutation from the feline Parvovirus, also known as Feline Distemper virus.
If your dog does become infected with parvo he has a 5o/50 chance of recovery. But, he will more than likely be weak and easily susceptible to illness.

The best prevention begins when your puppy is 6-8 weeks of age. You should also keep your puppy away from any other dogs until he has received his last shot for parvo. The parvo vaccine is usually included with the distemper vaccine.

All dogs and puppies are susceptible to parvo but there are a few breeds that seem to be more susceptible than others. These include Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, and other black and tan breeds. These breeds usually are more prone to contracting this disease and not recovering.

Without treatment your dog only has a 20% survival rate and with treatment an 80% survival rate. So, of course, the best medicine is to prevent the exposure and to vaccinate your puppy against this deadly disease

Answer 3

.The Parvo Virus can wipe out an entire litter within days.
In the past there was no treatment and all you could do is watch your puppies die from a horrible virus that is one of the most painful of all deaths. Now Parvo has become even more tenacious with lasting longer (up to nine days) with tearing your puppy apart from the inside out. The new parvo has become stronger over time but vaccinations have continued to keep it at bay to those dogs that are vaccinated properly.
Parvovirus, Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious viral infection causing lethargy, loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea.

I have a breeder friend who had a litter of tweleve and of the 12 nine survived Parvo... though she went through LOTS of vet bills to save them and work. It is a very bad dieses that many dogs don't live through. It usually strikes puppies.
I have an e-mail on how her puppies survived and the treatment she used with them if you e-mail me i will send it to you.
This virus should be taken VERY SERIOUSLY. It is HIGHLY DEADLY. Be sure to get the right shots for your puppy.

Answer 4

They can cure parvo but its very hard to do and lots of times the dog does not make it. The reason I know this is I rescued a dog from Mississippi and it had parvo and also heart worms took lots of money and time and lots of hard work for my dog,,, but he is doing great now. The best thing to do it get him to a vet and either let them start trying to cure him or have him put down so he does not have to suffer. But they have shots from the time to dog is 6 weeks old to prevent parvo and lots of other stuff. So let get their shots and then you won't have these worries. Best of luck to you and the dog!

Answer 5

Parvo is a very bad virus.....it attacks the stomach of the dog causing it to slough or sag. The dog will vomit and have projectile diarrhea which will eventually get bloody and smell like death. The dog wont eat or drink and be depressed. There is nothing you can do but take the poor baby to the vet to have IVs put in.....its co sty either you do it or your dog dies sweetie. I had spent 2000 on mine she made it but was a skeleton by the time she go over it. Good luck

Answer 6

Parvo is a virus in the ground. Oftentimes it is in the soil, your dog steps in the soild and then cleans paws or drinks water that has been contaminated with it. This virus is fast acting and will kill a puppy within 24 hours. The only cure is a blood transfusion from another virus-free dog with the same blood type. In order to avoid this thousand dollar procedure, have them vaccinated against parvo as soon as possible. In this case, the best offense is a great defense.

Answer 7

It depends on how bad it is.If its severe than you will need to have your dog hospitalized.If its caught in time you dont give anything to you animal for about twenty four hours start giving small amount of fluids like a tablespoon at a time like every hour than you raise the amount just a little at a time.If you over do it and your thows up than the survival chances will be worse you have to be carefull.You slowely work up very little fluids than when your dog is able to keep that in you can boil some hamberger and rice and start giving small amount of that.If your dog doesnt take any water you can use like a seringe without the needle of course and slowely give him water on and off like in his cheeck just slowly put water in.Ask a vets office for a sheet of directions they should be able to give you one even if your not a customer.The dog should be on water for at least two days before food and the food amounnt have to be small.I have two dogs that had parvo when they were puppies and now they are 10 and 14 years old.If you go to the vets office you can really help your dog by getting an injection for dehydration thats the best booster you can do before you start with your fluids.Than you can go home and continuesly give some fluids in very small portions.Parvo kills dogs if its not treated right if the dog survives it will go away.Its like we are we get like the flue and when its over we survived and the flu is gone.The thing is parvo can kill fast if you dont take care of it right away.So basic rules to start no food for at least 24 to even 48 hours small intake of water at a time and please go to the vet for a shot for deyhdration.Also when your dog finally starts eating when you biol the hambergur make sure you boil it in water it helps pul out the oil.Than rinse it so its not so greasy.

Answer 8

Parvo is a virus that is curable but can be expensive My beagle had it as a pup. Dogs can get it from their mothers ,other dogs , contaminated ground , fox , or raccoons. There is a vaccination that your puppy should get it is part of a series along w/ rabies & distemper. It basically dehydrates the dog through diarreha & vomiting . My pup had to be taken to the vet twice daily for I.V. therapy but he made it & had built a resistance to parvo after that. It generally will kill a dog but older dogs & young pups are afected the worst.

Answer 9

Read more details on Parvo Virus at Veterinary Information Service -- Parvo Virus . If you suspect your dog or puppy has pavro, please consult your veterinary immediately... time is of the essense this is a quick moving disease.



Preventing Distemper and Parvo
Adult dogs need to be vaccinated annually and Puppies need to be vaccinated every 3 weeks starting at 6-8 weeks old until 17 weeks old. Read more about Vaccination Protocol .
Puppies should not be exposed to public areas until they have had their full set of vaccanations and their immune systems are fully developed around 6 months of age.
If you adopt a new dog or puppy from a shelter and currently have another dog, keep the new pet isolated for 14 days (this includes having a separate area for them to go to the bathroom in. And it goes without saying your current dog should be up to date with its vaccinations.
If you have had incidents of distemper or parvo the affected should be cleaned thoroughly with bleach
If you've had a dog/puppy with parvo... PLEASE wait 6 months before bringing in a new animal
As always you should consult your own veterinary regarding health care for your puppy or dog.

For information on other health related issues, please see our Canine Health Care Links
Please remember the internet is no substitute for veterinary care, you should always seek the advice of your veterinary regarding health matters for your pet.

Answer 10

there is a treatment that your vet can give only if it is caught in time if not the best thing and most humane thing to do is to put the dog to sleep because a vet once told me its like aids for a dog and it is very contractable to other animals so you have to sanitize everything the dog has come in contact with including the yard with bleach i had that problem once and it is the sadest sight to see