Tag Archives: Canine Parvovirus

Is Your Dog Vomiting? – How to Tell a Visit to the Vet is Necessary

Dogs, like people, are sick. There are many reasons your dog might vomit, and there is not always an answer to this. Of course, your dog can’t tell you why he’s sick. It is your human responsibility to decide whether they need veterinary attention, or if they can drop out. Through many years of fostering […]

Is Your Dog Being Over Vaccinated?

Many of us wonder if our dogs have gotten too many vaccines over the years. Some vaccines are now given every third year. Most of us trust our vets to make the right decisions, but to inform us as pet owners before we give consent. The core vaccines recommended for all dogs are rabies (required […]

Puppy Shots – Keep Up to Date with Your New Pet’s Vaccinations

If you have just bought or adopted a new puppy, you should know that there are some vaccinations that your puppy needs to receive. With regard to vaccinated puppies, generally the length and timing of the window of susceptibility differs in each litter, and this fact must be fully considered. However, almost all researchers generally […]

Canine Parvovirus: Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention

Canine parvovirus is the pathogen that causes distemper in dogs. The more one is filtered, but everything is very similar, very often they are glued together. It is a very contagious and very dangerous disease for dogs. signs and symptoms The first symptoms of Parvo are hunger, lethargy, depression and fever. The dog will soon […]

Does Your Dog Have Canine Parvovirus?

Parvovirus is a viral disease that is found in humans, dogs, cats, and other animals. In dogs, it is called canine parvovirus, and it is potentially deadly. Parvovirus is the most common viral disease found in dogs. The virus centers in the intestines because it wants to grow in rapidly dividing cells, and the lining […]

Parvo: Detecting, Treating, and Preventing This Canine Killer

Parvo, a debilitating disease that can devastate entire neighborhoods of family pets, is extremely dangerous, yet also very preventable. There are two forms of this virus, one that affects the heart and another that affects the intestinal tract, and once contracted either form can be fatal. Perhaps the most dangerous aspect of this virus is […]

Parvo and the Importance of Vaccinations

Parvovirus is one of the most common viral infections that a dog can contract, and easily one of the most deadly. Attacking the digestive system of both puppies and adult dogs alike, this virus prevents the infected host from absorbing life-sustaining nutrients and liquids, and can attack the muscles of the heart. Sadly, while vaccinations […]

Common Dog Illnesses and Their Symptoms

Some dog illnesses can be prevented with proper vaccinations. Canine distemper is one of these illnesses. Symptoms include gooey eye and nose discharge, fever, poor appetite, coughing and the development of pneumonia. While the virus begins in the respiratory tract, it doesn’t stop there. It goes on to cause vomiting and diarrhea, calluses on the […]

Puppies 101: Puppy Vaccinations

It is important to start a healthy path for new additions to the family by arriving at a permanent home. When adopting your dog, please remember to obtain certification of all vaccination records from your breeder or your companion at the place of adoption. Depending on the age of the dog, some puppies have already […]

Parvo Killed My Dog: What Warning Signs to Look For, in My Personal Experience

My Flea, my love, good-bye, my sweet, my baby, my friend, I miss you, good-bye… Parvo killed my dog today. I’m an emotional wreck, I’m having a hard time even writing this down, so please bare with me. I wanted to share this now, and early, because Parvo kills fast with minor warnings, and it’s […]