Dog Parvovirus - A Dangerous Virus for Dogs

Dog pets are the most common pets around the human habitats as they have always prove to be the best friend for men. It is the dog owner duty to keep an eye on its evolution since birth to death, therefore whenever something abnormal starts showing in its evolution, then there should be an immediate consultation by the veterinarian.

Also it doesn't hurt to get informed with various diseases and symptoms that might appear with dogs' growth, considering that they are many times exposed to all sorts of environmental factors that can make them sick. This is why it is important to know about these symptoms as you can take immediate action for the well being of your dog pet.

Dog parvovirus, for instance, is the most commonly known viral disease, with Parvo coming from the Latin word for small, since this virus can be detected under millions of small virus particles detected in a few grams of your dog excrement.

Since the 70s, when this virus was initially detected, many deaths among the dogs were encountered as this disease can be transmitted in various ways from one dog to another. It is very important to have your dog pet vaccinated for parvovirus as in this way you can ensure your dog a long lasting healthy life.

When this virus installs, it might take from 70 to 10 days before it starts manifesting on the outside, this is why it is sometimes hard to detect it from the beginning. Paying attention to the dog having this virus will make you see its appetite loss, lack of energy right from the early stages of life.

If these symptoms are remarked, then you should take your dog pet to the vet consultation. It is no use to wait further considering that it might get better, when it won't; in fact it can only get worse leading to even death.

So, when the symptoms will multiply being added with vomiting, bloody diarrhea, and high fever, then there is no time for you to wait for curing. You should seek medical attention immediately, especially that you wouldn't want to see your dog pet suffering more than it already has. Not to mention that it could really break your heart to see how your puppy is wining and vomiting violently and you to just stand there witnessing its agony.

You must consider that being a puppy, their immune system gets easily affected by infections and viruses. With the help of a vet you can administer the necessary antibiotics while its organism will begin fighting the infection on its own, keeping your puppy fully hydrated as with the diarrhea going on it must be quite dehydrated.

Another thing, as mentioned above - do not forget to get your puppy vaccinated right on the schedule as in this way you can avoid from the very beginning getting it infected with the dangerously lethal dog parvovirus.