Parvo Virus Infection In Dogs
Parvo is a viral infectious disease that is common in dogs. The disease is caused by Canine Parvovirus type 2 (CPV 2). This virus attacks a lot of young dogs, ie at the age of 6 – 16 weeks, but older dogs can also be infected, although rarely. All dogs can race this virus, especially for race Rottweiler, Dobermann, Golden Retriever and Labrador Retriever.
Parvo symptoms are most specific to vomiting and bloody diarrhea that occurs again and again. Another symptom is lethargic, not eating and fever. If vomiting and diarrhea, the dogs continue to become dehydrated and lose weight Without proper handling the puppies usually do not survive.
Parvo Virus Diagnosis can be done by looking at its clinical symptoms, or a more modern is to use diagnostic kit with a sample of parvo dirt / dog feces.
Parvo virus infection therapy include symptomatic and supportive therapy. Supportive therapy of intravenous pamberian required considering kahilangan animal body electrolytes caused by diarrhea and vomiting. Replacement of lost fluid is done by giving Lactat Ringer infusion and 5% dextrose. Antibiotics that can be used are broad-spectrum antibiotics including Ampicillin and gentamicin. Antibiotic aims to prevent secondary infection due to the weak condition of the animal. Anti-vomiting and vitamins can also be given.
Here are some things you can do to prevent infection Parvo Virus:
* Buying a dog that had been vaccinated against Parvo
* Parent dog breed should be completed before the vaccination, so that chicks have enough maternal immunity from its mother’s milk.
* The environment in which to live dogs must be kept clean.
* Nutrition and nutrition for puppies should be considered to improve his endurance.
* Interest dogs under the age of 3 months should not contact with other dogs that health status is unclear.