Every dog owner should know symptoms | treatment & prevention about canine parvo virus.

Find more at http://www.bholashola.com Download Our Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Download Our iOS iPhone App: https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/bhola... ====== Social Links ========== Facebook:   / bholashola   Twitter:   / bholashola   Instagram:   / bholashola   Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/+bholashola Pinterest:   / bholashola   LinkedIn:   / bholashola   Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious disease that can be fatal to dogs. Puppies aged six weeks to six months are most at risk. Parvo attacks a dog’s cells in their intestine, meaning they become dehydrated and weak There is no cure, but vaccinating a dog or puppy against parvo will protect them What is parvovirus? Parvovirus is a highly infectious disease that can be fatal. Many dogs who are diagnosed with parvo will die. The virus attacks cells in a dog’s intestines and stops them from being able to absorb vital nutrients. This means that a dog or puppy will become very weak and dehydrated. It is also known as canine parvovirus, or CPV. How do you know if your dog has parvovirus? Symptoms of parvo include foul-smelling diarrhoea with blood in it, vomiting, loss of appetite, collapse, depression, fever and sudden death. Who is at risk? Young puppies and unvaccinated dogs, including those who have not had their booster injections, are most at risk from becoming victims of parvo. Puppies go downhill very quickly because the symptoms caused by parvovirus make them very weak, and mean their immune systems have to work very hard to fight the disease. Youngsters between six weeks and six months old are also more susceptible to secondary infections, or they may die from dehydration. Parvo outbreaks are most commonly seen in towns and cities with a large population of unvaccinated dogs. Is parvovirus contagious to other dogs? Yes. Parvo is highly contagious to other dogs and spreads very easily around dogs and puppies that aren’t up to date with their vaccinations. It takes up to seven days for a dog to show signs of having parvovirus after they have caught it. Parvovirus spreads through body fluids, including in a dog’s poo and vomit. It is extremely hardy and can survive in the environment outside the body – for example in the grass at a park – for at least six months, and possibly much longer. Your dog can even contract parvo by sniffing another dog’s poo and it’s not uncommon for dogs to catch parvo when out for a walk. If your dog has come into contact with bedding, food and water bowls, carpet, or a kennel that a dog with parvovirus has touched, they can catch the virus. Parvo can also be spread on shoes, clothing and human hands. It is really important to protect your dog against this horrible disease by vaccinating them. How can I prevent my dog catching this disease? Dogs and puppies can be vaccinated against parvovirus from the age of six weeks. A puppy should have their first vaccine at six to eight weeks old. They will then need a second vaccine two weeks later. After that, they will need a booster vaccine at one year old. After this, dogs need a booster vaccination yearly or less often, as advised by your vet. This is all that is needed to prevent your dog catching this fatal disease. Vaccination for parvovirus is routine and is one of the three main diseases that dogs are normally vaccinated against. Your dog should be given a vaccination card with the date of the jab and the date the next shot is due. This will be signed by your vet or registered veterinary nurse (RVN). Boosters are important for dogs to keep up to date with, but the time between these varies so check with your vet to see how often your dog should be vaccinated. Parvo and puppies If you are getting a puppy from a breeder or rescue centre, do not take them home without making sure they have had at least their first vaccination against parvo first. Ask for proof (a vaccination card signed by a vet or vet nurse) that they have been vaccinated and confirmation of when the next jab is due. This is Pet Care and Pet Awareness Initiative by Bhola Shola pet services. We (Bhola Shola and Team) are pet care and service provider. We are always present to guide you about anything related to dogs or pets. You can get food and accesories for your pets at your door step in all over the India at very reasonable price through our website (www.bholashola.com) or you can download our apps by searching Bhola shola in the play stores of 'iphone' and 'android' both (we will cover international countries soon). In our videos, you can get deep knowledge about pets, their value in our life and entertainment . We also guide you about most of the hidden aspects of Dogs care, health and also about dogs or Pets Business.    / bholashola