When it comes to "small dogs", friends who have experienced shit shoveling officers must be deeply disgusted. It is one of the most serious infectious diseases that harms dogs. It can be called the "puppy killer". If not treated in time, the dog's mortality rate is extremely high. However, this severe infectious disease can be avoided by dogs as long as we take more precautions in our daily lives.

How is canine parvovirus transmitted?

Dogs carrying viruses are the main source of infection, and their vomit, feces and urine contain large amounts of viruses. If a dog comes into contact with these feces, it is likely to become infected. Dogs with weak immunity can also be infected when they come into contact with contaminated dog food or water. Canine parvovirus has a strong survivability and can survive for two months at room temperature. Puppies aged 6 weeks to 6 months are most vulnerable to parvovirus attacks.

How to prevent and treat canine parvox?

If a dog is unfortunately infected with parvovirus, it should be kept in isolation immediately, the living environment should be disinfected, sent to the doctor in time, and its diet should be strictly controlled according to the doctor's instructions.

The first treatment measure for parvovirus is to stop food and water, the second is to stop vomiting, the third is to reduce inflammation and stop bleeding, and the most important thing is to prevent dehydration, so we need to give the dog infusions to supplement nutrition.

Compared with treatment, prevention of canine parvovirus is less difficult and the effect is also significant. Vaccination is the best way to prevent parvovirus in dogs; puppies should receive the first dose of canine parvovirus vaccine at 6-8 weeks of age, followed by boosters every 3 weeks until approximately 16 weeks of age, and 1 year later Reinforcement, then preferably every 3 years.

As long as you, the poop shovelers, pay more attention to observation, you can try your best to prevent problems before they occur.