Canine parvovirus causes serious
gastrointestinal illness in dogs and can be fatal.
Gastrointestinal illness in dog - Losing weight; picky eater; diarrhea & vomiting We have a 3.5 year old female cockapoo named Cassidy.
Not exact matches
Stress and being
in close quarters with other
dogs increases the risk of disease transmission and it is not uncommon for boarding
dogs to contract minor
illness consisting of upper respiratory infection (kennel cough),
gastrointestinal disorder such as vomiting or diarrhea, foot pad soreness, loss of appetite and weight loss.
However, since blood
in the
gastrointestinal tract can signify a serious
illness, any time blood appears
in the stool it should be considered a medical emergency, and the
dog should see a veterinarian immediately.
Fatty foods can cause diarrhea by themselves, but as
dogs can not process fat as well as people, they can also cause an
illness called pancreatitis which may result
in other
gastrointestinal signs such as vomiting and / or decreased appetite.