Based on our knowledge of how CPV2 is transmitted, we can think of a variety of ways in which we can prevent
Parvo infection in our dogs.
The surest way to avoid
parvo infection in your dog is to adhere to the recommended vaccination schedule which begins when puppies are 6 - 8 weeks of age.
Not exact matches
The first step
in infection of a
dog is when the canine
parvo virus is ingested and it replicates
in the lymphoid tissue located
in the
dog's throat.
This disease is more commonly referred to as «
Parvo» and is one of the leading causes of viral
infections in dogs.
Many
dogs do recover from
parvo with proper treatment, but death may sometimes result from severe dehydration, secondary bacterial
infection, bacterial toxins
in the bloodstream (septicemiaBlood poisoning, esp.
Antibiotics are given to control secondary bacterial
infections, which often set
in as a
dog's immune system is compromised by
parvo virus.
Routine usage of anti-biotics for secondary bacterial
infections in case of
Parvo Dogs infection is highly prohibited; as severe pulmonary and cardiac side effects are associated with this mode of treatment.
Canine Parvovirus Type 2 (also called
Parvo or CPV / CPV2) is a highly contagious viral
infection in dogs that attacks dividing cells and white blood cells, particularly those
in the lining of the stomach.
Fortunately, each virus is specific, at least for the most part, for which animal species it can infect (i.e. the pig parvovirus will not infect people, the canine parvovirus will not infect pigs etc.) For this reason, when a
dog or puppy
in the family has a
parvo infection, the human family is safe.
And once you've had a
dog with
parvo in your home, don't bring an unvaccinated
dog into your home or you risk
infection and illness of that pet; only bring vaccinated and protected
dogs into your home.
Some
parvo facts: «Parvo», or canine parvovirus (CPV) infection, is a relatively new disease that appeared for the first time in dogs in
parvo facts: «
Parvo», or canine parvovirus (CPV) infection, is a relatively new disease that appeared for the first time in dogs in
Parvo», or canine parvovirus (CPV)
infection, is a relatively new disease that appeared for the first time
in dogs in 1978.
The ease with which
infection with
Parvo can occur
in any unvaccinated
dog must be stressed.