The first day of parvovirus in dogs

The first day of parvovirus in dogs is generally calculated from the time when the dog has symptoms of loss of appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea due to parvovirus. When this phenomenon occurs, It is the first day when a dog suffers from parvovirus, and the owner needs to make accurate judgments about this period of time.

Symptoms of small dogs

Hemorrhagic enteritis:

Hemorrhagic enteritis usually occurs in puppies aged 2-6 months. In dogs, the incubation period is 1-2 weeks. The diseased dogs usually become ill suddenly, and initially show symptoms of depression, dry nose, flushing of the conjunctival membrane in the early stage, paleness in the later stage, and vomiting. In the later stage, the dog will rapidly lose weight, become pale, have sunken eye sockets, and have elastic skin. Decrease and prolong capillary refill time; most dogs will experience an increase in body temperature, usually at 40°C. Dogs whose body temperature does not increase will often die in about 3 days of diarrhea due to dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, acidosis and other reasons. .

Myocarditis:

Myocarditis type mostly occurs in puppies under 2 months old before and after weaning. The dog suddenly becomes ill. The dog is in good spirits at the beginning of the disease and has mild diarrhea. Some dogs will vomit and quickly weaken, with difficulty breathing and pale mucous membranes. Some dogs will waddle when walking, even have difficulty standing, are highly depressed, refuse to eat, have elevated body temperatures, and have abnormal heart auscultation. Sexual murmur; some lungs have warm rales on auscultation, and dogs often die from acute heart failure.

Causes of parvovirus in dogs

Parvovirus is a highly contagious disease, so the most likely cause of parvovirus is infection, and the resistance of puppies The immunity itself is relatively poor, and many puppies will carry this virus. If a healthy puppy comes into contact with a dog suffering from microorganisms, even if it is indirect contact, the microorganisms will be infected. It is even more serious if the saliva of a sick dog is licked. Directly infected with parvovirus.