There are two main types of parvovirus in dogs: enteritis type and myocardial type. If it is enteritis type, the dog will have symptoms such as depression, loss of appetite, elevated body temperature, continuous vomiting, diarrhea, etc. In severe cases, symptoms such as blood in the stool, dehydration, and shock may occur. If it is myocarditis type, the dog will have symptoms such as low energy, lethargy, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, etc. In severe cases, it may have difficulty breathing or even suffocation. Clinical diagnosis is mainly through colloidal gold test strips, immunofluorescence detection and PCR detection. Symptomatic treatment can only be carried out after a confirmed diagnosis.

What are the symptoms of early parvovirus?

The symptoms of parvovirus are mainly caused by dogs being infected with parvovirus. In the early stage of parvovirus, dogs will suffer from depression, decreased appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea. Symptoms such as elevated body temperature and reluctance to walk are similar to those of ordinary gastroenteritis. It is recommended that owners take their dogs to the hospital for examination immediately when they discover early symptoms in their dogs. After confirmation, they can use interferon, inhibitory protein and other antiviral drugs for treatment, and supplement them with antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infections.

What are the symptoms of mid-to-late parvovirus?

As the disease progresses, the condition of dogs in the mid- to late-stage parvovirus will take a turn for the worse, with severe vomiting and violent Diarrhea, the diarrhea is like ketchup or soy sauce, and has a foul smell. This will quickly cause the dog to become dehydrated, with symptoms such as sunken eyeballs and reduced skin elasticity. Without treatment, the dog will usually die within 3-5 days.

Note: Dog parvovirus is the second most common viral infectious disease in dogs. Purebred dogs aged 2-6 months are most susceptible to infection, and the mortality rate is as high as 50%-100%.