2007-11-24 10:06:39 · 15 answers · asked by aaroncbcb 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Parvo
Victims of parvo die of dehydration because it causes problems in the digestive tract that makes the animal unable to absorb liquids. no liquids=dehydration=DEATH
For detailed info see the link below but before you spend time on the link you need to see your vet IMMEDIATELY. This disease is serious and usually fatal.
http://www.workingdogs.com/parvofaq.htm
2007-11-24 10:20:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know what you are asking... pyeometria is an infection of the uterus -- it can be an open pyeo or a closed - different symptoms but both life threatening. Parvovirus is a viral infection attacking the gastro intestional lining where a puppy/dog is lethargic, not wanting to eat or drink much, just sort of depressed acting, vomiting and diarrhea can occur turning to frank bloody vomiting and diarrhea and ending in death from bleeding out or severe dehydration.
Pyro is the latin derived prefix meaning 'fire' as in pyromaniac - someone who likes to start/see fires... .don't know what the initial symptoms for that are except maybe playing with matches..
Take your dog to the vet or it could die...
2007-11-24 10:18:04 · answer #2 · answered by Nancy M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean Parvo? This is a very common but often fatal disease that affects puppies and unvaccinated dogs.
The earliest symptoms usually involve lethargy, vomiting and/or diarrhea and a general appearance of feeling unwell. Young puppies who are infected usually deteriorate very fast, and dehydration can set in within hours.
If you have a young unvaccinated puppy (or even one that has had one or two sets of shots as some breeds are particularly susceptible to this disease) and you are afraid it may have caught parvo, you need to get veterinary help immediately.
There's no treatment as such, except fluids, supportive care and anti-biotics for secondary infections. Some puppies survive, many don't - but immediate veterinary care is absolutely essential.
You can find out more about the symptoms and treatment for many of the most common canine diseases at the url below. Best of luck!
2007-11-24 10:23:17 · answer #3 · answered by suzy49 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean Parvo, or pyo, as in pyometra? Is your dog dog neutered?
Doesn't matter either way really - if you think your dog is ill, you should be turning to a vet, not a computer. Parvo is characterised by bloody diarrhoea, and pyo as bloody or brown discharge from the vulva in an unspayed b itch. Dogs become generally ill from both, and both will be fatal if left untreated.
Chalice
2007-11-24 10:18:58 · answer #4 · answered by Chalice 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are referring to Parvo then look for lack of energy, vomiting, an odd odor to the poop, diarrhea and becoming scared of people they weren't afraid of before.
They may not present with all of these signs. My neighbor just had a foster puppy to the vet because he was vomiting, had diarrhea and was lethargic. The vet tested him for Parvo and it came back positive. He is at the vet's office right now being treated for it.
2007-11-24 11:13:42 · answer #5 · answered by Nichole R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lethargy, loss of appetite,increased water drinking, may or may not have a vaginal discharge. These can also be symptoms of other issues as well...get your dog in to a vet!!
If indeed your dog does have Pyo...it is very serious and must be treated quickly. If left untreated it can be fatal.
Treatment for pyo is an emergency spay..if your dog doesn't have pyo still get her spayed asap in order to prevent her from getting it.
***** I'm assuming because of the word you used that you are asking about Pyo (Pyometria) and not Parvo)*********
2007-11-24 10:16:55 · answer #6 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Many years ago I had a young puppy who unknown to me had Parvo when I got him. If memory serves the symptoms were: high temp, vomiting, diarrhoea. Also he seemed desperate for a drink of water but was unable to drink and just pathetically pawed the water in his dish. It was touch and go for a few days but he did pull through after lots of expensive treatment and re-hydration. If your dog has this you need to urgently get him/her to a Vet.
2007-11-24 10:17:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
take the poor dog to the vets - they will know for sure what is wrong
2007-11-24 10:17:27 · answer #8 · answered by Barbie V 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi the signs are vommiting loss of weight, no appitite, blood in poo, try and get plenty of fluids into the dog, but be prepared for the worst...... hope this helps.. good luck
2007-11-24 10:24:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
vomiting diarrhea lethargy not eating not drinking and it's parvo. Pyro is a person who starts fires.
2007-11-24 10:17:10 · answer #10 · answered by PurebredDog 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋