What do dog parvo symptoms look like in puppies?
Parvo is often fatal to puppies. The disease attacks the body through the stomach, preventing the stomach from absorbing nutrients. A puppy who has an immature immune system and no immunity to the disease is at high risk. A puppy may stop eating. He may vomit. Parvo primarily attacks the puppy’s digestive system. A puppy will probably have diarrhea with a particularly bad-smelling odor. It may be bloody. The diarrhea will frequently cause the puppy to become dehydrated. Puppies often have a high fever and may become lethargic. Don’t try to treat parvo at home. Take your puppy to a vet right away. Your puppy will need antibiotics to prevent secondary infections and IV fluids for the dehydration. The typical incubation time for parvo is one to two weeks from the time the puppy or dog is originally exposed to the virus. The virus may be found in the stool of the puppy or dog for several days before the actual clinical symptoms of the disease begin to manifest. The puppy or dog may continu
