Parvovirus In Dogs.

Parvovirus infection is a disease that is fairly common in dogs. The disease is caused by Canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV 2). The virus is mostly found in young dogs, ie at the age of 6-16 weeks, but older dogs can also be infected, although rarely. All breeds of dogs can be infected with this virus especially for the Rottweiler race, Dobermann, Golden Retriever and Labrador Retriever.

Symptoms of Parvo Disease is the most specific of vomiting and bloody diarrhea that occur repeatedly. Other symptoms include lethargy, not eating and fever. If vomiting and diarrhea continue, the dog will become dehydrated and lose weight Without proper mitigation, the puppy usually can not survive.

Diagnosis of parvovirus can be done by looking at his clinical symptoms, or the more modern is to use diagnostic kit with a sample of dirt Parvo / dog feces.

Parvovirus infection treatment includes symptomatic and supportive therapy. Supportive therapy in the form of infusion required pamberian kahilangan given animal body electrolytes due to diarrhea and vomiting. Replacement of lost fluids is done by providing Lactat Ringer infusion and 5% Dextrose. Antibiotics that can be used is a broad spectrum antibiotic Ampicillin and Gentamicin them. The aim of this antibiotic to prevent secondary infections due to the weak condition of the animal. Antiemetic and vitamins can also be given.

Here are some things that can be done to prevent Parvo Virus infection:

* Buying a dog that has been vaccinated against Parvo

* Parent dogs must be completed before dipacak vaccination, in order tillers receive adequate maternal immunity from mother's milk.

* Environmental shelter dogs must be kept clean.

* Nutrition and nutrition for puppies should be considered to increase the body resistance.

* Puppies dogs under 3 months should not be in contact with other dogs that health status is not clear.