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Canine Parvovirus :
- Highly contagious
- Serious
- Attacks the gastro intestinal tract of puppies, dogs and wild canids.
- Spread when puppies or dogs ingest virus in another dog’s infected feces (stool)
- Most at risk are puppies less than four months old and dogs not vaccinated yet
- Signs are lethargy, loss of appetite, fever, vomiting, severe and often bloody diarrhea
- Deaths occur within 48-72 hours
- Diagnosis based on clinical appearance and laboratory tests
- Treatment should be started early by keeping dog warm and separated from other dogs
- Not easily killed, see us for specific cleaning agents
- PREVENTION is by vaccination
- Hygiene
- Use caution with puppies in public places before being vaccinated.
- Do not allow dog or puppy to come into contact with fecal waste from other dogs.
Healthy Kittens – Five Steps
- Schedule an exam
- Test for feline immunodeficiency (FIV) and feline leukemia virus (FeLV)
- Protect from parasites and infectious diseases
- Vaccinate and take other measures against diseases
- Spay/Neuter
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