Articles for tag: Bloody Stool, Canine Parvovirus, Parvo, Parvovirus

Canine Parvovirus: Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention

Canine parvovirus is a pathogen that causes the disease Parvo in dogs. There is more then one strain but they are all very similar so are most often lumped together. It is a highly contagious and highly dangerous disease for dogs. Signs and Symptoms The first symptoms of Parvo are a loss of appetite, lethargy, ...

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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 ...

Feline Distemper: Cat Distemper Symptoms and Treatment

Feline distemper or feline panleukopenia is a viral infection that affects cats. This potentially serious disease is caused by feline parvovirus. This virus is capable of surviving in the environment. It remains highly transmittable for more than a year. Although feline parvovirus is comparative to canine parvovirus, it is not associated with canine distemper. Recognize ...