Parvovirus is a very common viral disease in dogs, especially in the first months of life, and also one of the most dangerous: If it is not treated in time, it can be fatal. To avoid this, it is very important that if you suspect that your friend is not feeling well, you take him immediately to the vet.
Below we explain how to cure canine parvovirus so you know what you have to do to help your furry.
How do I know if my dog may have parvovirus?
Parvovirus is a disease that mainly affects puppies less than 4 months old, but also those unvaccinated who have ingested feces from an infected dog. In addition, if you have had a dog that has had it, before bringing another it is important that you clean your home thoroughly, as the virus can live for a long time in the environment.
Once the infection has occurred, the affected animal will have some of these symptoms, or all in the worst case:
- Vomiting, with or without blood
- Apathy
- Loss of appetite and weight
- Fever
- Dehydration
- Low spirits
Canine parvovirus treatment
If you suspect that your dog has it, the first thing you have to do is take him to the vet. The professional will be in charge of diagnosing the disease and will begin to treat it, starting with give you rehydration serum in order to combat dehydration. Besides, also may need blood transfusions to eliminate the virus from the body.
When it starts to get better, give you maintenance serum, and will also administer potassium if there is a risk of hypokalemia or other imbalances.
This treatment will be carried out with the admitted animal, although If your friend is strong enough, the vet can give you the option of treating him at home., administering serum and keeping it in a clean and disinfected place.
To cure the disease, the professional will complete the treatment with antibiotics and antiemetics, which you must administer as he indicates.
So sooner rather than later he will play again 🙂.
Good evening
I am the first time in this of having a pet being I the person who cleans and gives food, unfortunately I did not give my pit bull dog any vaccine, she is 4 months old and she has just been infected with parvo virus, the truth is that I did not know the severity of these diseases Nor how important are the puppy vaccinations, I already took her to the vet but the treatment there is really very expensive, I just want to know if you can help me know how I can correct my big mistake with my dog, the truth is, my son of 2 years and I love her very much and I would not want to lose her, what can I do at home?
Thank you.