Parvoviral enteritis is very common in susceptible dogs in the Philippines due to its endemicity. Colloquially termed as "parvo", it is highly infective and contagious viral disease (CPV2) which destroys the lining of the intestinal tract leading to massive destruction of absorptive mechanism, secondary bacterial infection and deadly dehydration.
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS WE NEED TO LOOK IF IT IS "PARVO"?
The very evident "parvo" signs would be bloody diarrhea with "malansa" or foul odor, inappetance and lethargy. The virus could kill all the litters instantly (weeks or months apart) if proper veterinary care is not prioritize.
WHAT IF OUR DOGS BEFORE DIED BECAUSE OF "PARVO"?
If there is history of "parvo" in your house/kennel, I highly suggest to consult and bring your pet/s to a licensed veterinarian for PROPER vaccination procedure. Don't TRUST any so called self proclaimed very experienced/"god"-like dog breeders out there to do the DOCTOR'S job.
WHAT ARE THE THINGS WE NEED TO DO IF "PARVO" COMES AROUND?
If you have unvaccinated dogs and pups out there, please bring them to a licensed veterinarian for proper assessment. Invest in your dog's health, don't mind the expenses! Because it is our obligation, every pet owners that our dogs must be healthy and safe from diseases at all times. Also, the environment/cage of your dogs must be clean and disinfected at least once week.
If the dog had already showing signs of "parvo", it must be isolated from other dogs because the virus are being shed in the fecal material of the infected dog. Bring the sick dog IMMEDIATELY to the veterinarian for proper clinical procedure.
ALWAYS REMEMBER, PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE!
THE VIRUS IS ALWAYS THERE, READY TO STRIKE ANYTIME!
ALRIGHT,!
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