Dog parvosymptoms and treatments

Mar 20,2024
3Min

Symptoms of dog parvovirus:

1. Enteritis-type parvovirus. The incubation period of enteritis-type parvovirus is relatively long, about 4 to 14 days. The symptoms of dogs in the early stages of illness are similar to those of a cold, usually including lack of energy and loss of appetite, accompanied by vomiting. If the dog has a fever, it can even reach over 40 degrees Celsius. In the early stage, the vomitus is usually food, but after a day, severe diarrhea will occur. At this time, the feces will be relatively thin. As the condition becomes more serious, the dog's feces will turn into coffee color or tomato color, and the smell will change. Very heavy.

2. Myocarditis-type parvovirus. Myocarditis-type parvovirus usually occurs more in puppies. The general symptom is diarrhea, but it will suddenly become weak and even groan. In severe cases, Death from shortness of breath can occur within a few hours.

Treatment methods for small dogs:

1. Inject serum and monoclonal antibodies. Generally, serum and monoclonal antibodies are injected intramuscularly, about once a day, for three consecutive days. About five days.

2. When using interferon, for adult dogs, one or two pills are usually injected intramuscularly every day. For puppies, half of the pill is usually injected every day for three consecutive days. five days.

3. Use immune plasma and inject it about once a day, usually for three to five days in a row. If plasma and monoclonal antibodies are combined together, the therapeutic effect will be better.

Things to note when dogs are suffering from parvovirus:

1. Absolute no food or drink should be allowed during the illness.

2. To comfort the dog, pet it, hold it, and talk to it. It is also very important whether the dog's own will to survive is strong.

3. If the disease is treated in time, the possibility of cure is very high. During the period of illness, it must be disinfected every day. It is best to throw away all the kennels and food bowls used by the dog.

Previous article:Prevention and treatment of dog hepatitis
Next article:Best treatments for canine parvovirus
Related articles