Tag Archives: Parvovirus

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

DHPP Vaccinations for Dogs

Getting a new puppy can be overwhelming. All you have to do is know and remember. Among them is learning about puppy vaccinations and what they do to protect your puppy. One of the first vaccinations your puppy will receive is DHPP, which is a vaccine for four different diseases. Here we will see what […]

Could the Grey Wolf Become Extinct?

Gray wolves were first listed as endangered on March 11, 1967. But because of Yellowstone National Park and other refuges, wolves were removed from the endangered list in 2004. The thought of wolves usually frightens people. Wolves still frighten us. They will do their best to avoid people. Although a wolf could easily kill a […]

Canine Parvovirus Symptoms and Treatment

Canine parvovirus, also known as CPV-2 or parvo, is a highly contagious viral infection that can be lethal to dogs. It first appeared in the late ’70’s, probably a mutation of the feline distemper virus. Dogs had no natural immunity to the virus and vaccines were not yet available. Many dogs succumbed to the virus […]