1. Symptoms of dog (canine) parvovirus

In the early stage of parvovirus, it is mainly accompanied by major symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea, and usually vomiting first and then diarrhea. As long as the owner can observe carefully, he can still distinguish and judge. Later, he developed depression, anorexia, frequent vomiting and severe diarrhea. Smelly soy sauce-like or tomato juice-like bloody stools.

To put it simply, the symptoms of dogs suffering from canine (canine) parvovirus are very similar to acute gastroenteritis, including vomiting, diarrhea, and bloody stools. Although canine (canine) parvovirus can also attack the heart of dogs, gastrointestinal symptoms are more common. Therefore, when unvaccinated dogs, especially dogs under three months old, develop gastrointestinal diseases, special attention must be paid and go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible.

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2. Transmission routes of parvovirus

Parvovirus is a non-enveloped and equiaxially symmetric DNA virus. Dogs, especially puppies, are extremely susceptible to infection, mainly through direct and indirect contact, such as feces, urine, vomit and saliva of sick dogs, food and bedding contaminated by the virus, etc. can spread the virus.

Dog (canine) parvovirus is an infectious disease, so it usually has nothing to do with what the dog eats, but rather the environment it is exposed to. Sometimes dog owners wonder why their dogs are infected with canine (canine) parvovirus? This may be related to the long survival period of canine (canine) parvovirus, which can often live on contaminated things for five months or more, and is very resistant to cleaners and most disinfectants. Strong resistance. That is to say, dogs that have not been vaccinated may be infected if they come into contact with contaminated things. And for a piece of grass, who knows what happened five months ago?

3. Why do puppies always turn their intestines?

Dog (canine) parvovirus can easily infect puppies under 12 weeks old, which is why three-month-old dogs in rural areas are prone to intestinal inversion. This is because canine (canine) parvovirus is a small DNA virus. It multiplies most rapidly in cells that are isolated at high speeds, such as puppy heart muscle cells and small intestinal epithelial cells. Therefore, it is usually not easy for adult dogs to get canine (canine) parvovirus. Firstly, because they are usually vaccinated, and secondly, this virus is not easy to multiply rapidly in the cells of adult dogs and is easy to control.

4. Prevention of parvovirus

Pay attention to keeping dogs warm in winter. It is not advisable to take a bath immediately after a dog is sick, and the kennel must be thoroughly disinfected. To prevent parvovirus, a parvovirus inactivating vaccine can be injected once when the dog is 8 to 12 weeks old, and again 2 weeks later, and then once a year.

At present, both the two-drug regimen for puppies and the five-drug regimen for adult dogs are very effective in preventingDog (canine) parvovirus, as long as dogs are vaccinated on time as usual, theoretically the chance of dogs being infected with canine (canine) parvovirus will be much less.

5. The treatment of canine parvovirus can mainly focus on two aspects:

First, inject hyperimmune serum to increase antibodies.

Currently, monoclonal hyperimmune serum is the ideal serum, and the dosage must be as directed by the doctor. In addition, vitamin B complex can be supplemented according to the situation. For severe vomiting, 654-2 injection or intramuscular injection of metoclopramide can be used.

2. Eat small and frequent meals to ensure gastrointestinal function

When the dog's condition improves and starts to eat, it should eat small and frequent meals, slowly increase the food intake, and do not eat too much suddenly to cause gastrointestinal discomfort, which may lead to gastrointestinal discomfort. If diarrhea returns; after feeding, the dog can be given food or multi-enzyme tablets to help digestion; for dogs that have stopped bloody stools but still have loose stools and can eat, they can be given antidiarrheal agents.

6. Diagnosis and care of dog (canine) parvovirus

When a dog has symptoms of acute gastroenteritis, such as vomiting, bloody stools, lack of energy, etc., if the dog has not been vaccinated, the doctor should be informed. Dogs are tested for canine (canine) parvovirus, and now there are test strips that can make a more accurate diagnosis. Then treat the dog according to the doctor's instructions. When nursing, you should pay attention to the less irritation to the dog's gastrointestinal tract, the better. Fasting and water fasting are necessary, so during the treatment period, you may need to go to the hospital every day for drug injections and nutritional supplements, so you must be prepared for a long-lasting treatment. Preparation for battle.