![]() ![]() Parvo first infects the tonsils and lymph nodes in the mouth, and then travels via the lymphocytes (white blood cells) to the bloodstream. ![]() How does infection with CPV make a dog sick? Your Veterinarian may want to do additional tests (fecal flotation, bloodwork and abdominal radiographs) to confirm that your dog does not have any other illness or condition that may complicate treatment for Parvo infection. The absence of leukopenia does not mean that the dog does not have Parvo infection since some dogs that become clinically ill may not have a low white blood cell count. A tentative diagnosis is often based on the presence of a reduced white blood cell count (leukopenia) and clinical signs. Fortunately, this is an uncommon occurrence. Occasionally, a dog will have Parvovirus but test negative for virus in the stool. There is a simple in-clinic test for Parvo that will screen for this disease. The confirmation of Parvo infection is often achieved by isolating virus antigen in the stool. The clinical signs of Parvo infection can appear similar to many other diseases that cause vomiting and diarrhea. Parvovirus is considered a core vaccine for all puppies and adult dogs. If your puppy or dog is not up to date on vaccines, do not take your pet into any public areas, and call your Veterinarian to make an appointment for vaccination. If your puppy or adult dog is not fully vaccinated, they are risk of contracting Parvo. For best protection, puppies need to complete a full series (3 Parvo vaccinations at 8, 12 and 16 weeks of age) and adult dogs need to have Parvovirus booster vaccines every 1-3 years, as determined by your veterinarian. Shari Sims, Pembroke Animal Hospital What dogs or puppies can get Parvo? How can my dog or puppy be protected from Parvovirus?Īny unvaccinated puppy or unvaccinated dog is at risk of getting Parvo. Infected dogs start to shed the virus a few days before clinical signs appear, and continue to shed the virus for approximately 10 days.ĭr. Dogs that are exposed to Parvovirus start to show signs of illness 3-10 days later. Parvo is a very hardy virus in the environment and is resistant to extreme heat, freezing, detergents and many disinfectants. This includes contact with the feces of an infected dog, or objects that contain the virus (shoes, clothes, bedding, bowls, grass, carpets, floors, etc). It is transmitted when a susceptible dog comes in contact with the virus. Parvo can be found in almost any environment. It is a particularly deadly disease in young puppies with up to an 80% fatality rate. Sims has been practicing veterinary medicine at PAH and our Wellness Clinics Deep River Animal Services and Mohns Avenue Veterinary Services, since 2000, and is very familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of Canine Parvovirus.Ĭanine Parvovirus (CPV), commonly referred to as Parvo, is highly contagious virus that affects dogs. Shari Sims, DVM and have her answer some important questions about the virus. With all the discussion of Parvo in the Pembroke and the Ottawa Valley, we decided to sit down with Dr. ![]()
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