Parvo concern

jjorash · 08-08-2005, 11:43 AM

Me in Kiev here. I'm the one with the 4 1/2 week old pup who just today brought her back inside to do her business. I know she's been around places where there were lots of dogs. I've only had her 2 days and today was the first day I kept her inside (after a visit to the vet). What exactly is "parvo" and how would I know if she's been infected? I realize it's a bit early to tell anything, but it does bother me. I am new at this game. Always had cats before. I love her so much--I want to make sure she stays well!

Crossfire Bulldogs · 08-08-2005, 11:56 AM

Parvo can be contracted by direct or indirect contact with vomit, diarrhea or any contaminated discharges from an infected dog. It is all too often fatal.

Symptoms of parvo include sudden onset of vomiting, bloody diarrhea, dehydration, lethargy, high temperature and sometimes sudden death. Symptoms are similar in adults, although they can be less acute.

There is no way at home to know if your dog has been infected unless symptoms start to present themselves.

calgal · 08-08-2005, 07:31 PM

That's why it is a very bad idea to take a new puppy out walking untill it's had all it's shots. It can get parvo by just walking in an infected area. I bought a puppy years ago who died the first night I had her home. It's a horrible disease!!

08-08-2005, 11:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
jjorash jjorash Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kiev, Ukraine Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	Parvo concern Me in Kiev here. I'm the one with the 4 1/2 week old pup who just today brought her back inside to do her business. I know she's been around places where there were lots of dogs. I've only had her 2 days and today was the first day I kept her inside (after a visit to the vet). What exactly is "parvo" and how would I know if she's been infected? I realize it's a bit early to tell anything, but it does bother me. I am new at this game. Always had cats before. I love her so much--I want to make sure she stays well!

08-08-2005, 11:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Crossfire Bulldogs Sourmug Mom Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Snuggled Between The Snorts & Snores. Posts: 7,844 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 285	Parvo can be contracted by direct or indirect contact with vomit, diarrhea or any contaminated discharges from an infected dog. It is all too often fatal. Symptoms of parvo include sudden onset of vomiting, bloody diarrhea, dehydration, lethargy, high temperature and sometimes sudden death. Symptoms are similar in adults, although they can be less acute. There is no way at home to know if your dog has been infected unless symptoms start to present themselves.
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08-08-2005, 07:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
calgal My Yorkster kids! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: central ca. coast Posts: 6,807 Rep Power: 232	That's why it is a very bad idea to take a new puppy out walking untill it's had all it's shots. It can get parvo by just walking in an infected area. I bought a puppy years ago who died the first night I had her home. It's a horrible disease!!

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