What is parvovirus in dogs?

Parvovirus isCanine parvovirus disease is also called parvoviral enteritis. Canine enteritis includes bacterial, viral, parasitic, toxic, and drug-induced enteritis. Canine parvovirus enteritis is a severe intestinal infectious disease caused by canine parvovirus. It is characterized by vomiting, diarrhea, and bloody diarrhea and has a high mortality rate. This disease often occurs in puppies.

Dogs of different ages, genders, and breeds can be infected with CPV-2 virus, and it can occur throughout the year. However, puppies between 6 weeks and 6 months old are most susceptible. (Optional examples) Rottweilers, Poodles, Labradors, American Stanfords, German Shepherds, and Alaskan dogs appear to be at greater risk of contracting the disease, with Rottweilers having the highest mortality rate.

How to prevent parvo

Vaccination of dogs in time can effectively prevent canine parvovirus. If your dog is vaccinated on time as usual, the chance of your dog being infected with canine parvovirus will theoretically be much less. The domestically produced six-part vaccine for dogs has been clinically found to have low immune protection, and it is recommended to inject the two-part vaccine for imported dogs. Puppies that are over 45 days old and healthy can be injected. Depending on the brand, one or two injections are required.
In addition, dogs should be quarantined promptly after an outbreak of canine parvovirus. Kennels and breeding equipment should be repeatedly disinfected with 2%-4% caustic soda, 1% formalin, 0.5% peracetic acid or 5%-6% sodium hypochlorite.