I. What is small?
Canine parvovirus (CPV) has a very strong survivability and cannot be directly killed even in a high temperature environment of 80°C. It is also strong for daily disinfectants. resistance and can survive in feces for months to years. Healthy dogs have a high probability of contracting the virus after contacting the feces of sick dogs, and it will spread rapidly, causing a large area of dogs to be infected, and the mortality rate of contracting the virus is also very high. Winter and spring are the peak seasons for the virus, and sick dogs can carry the virus in their excrement, vomit, and saliva. Even if a dog is recovering, its feces will still carry the virus. Although sick dogs are the main source of infection of canine parvovirus, canine parvovirus may also be caused by cold weather, cluttered breeding environment, and gathering of dogs. According to relevant studies, humans, lice, flies, cockroaches, etc. may also carry canine parvovirus.
Second, small symptoms in dogs
With the continuous evolution of canine parvovirus, it also appears in cats now. For example, feline panleukopenia is caused by parvovirus infection, but canines are still the natural host of canine parvovirus. Canine parvovirus causes infection through the digestive tract of dogs and mainly invades intestinal epithelial cells and cardiomyocytes, so the symptoms of dogs infected with the virus can be divided into enteritis type and myocarditis type.
Enteritis-type symptoms: The main symptoms are vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, fever, etc., and Bloody stools, foul-smelling stools, and depression may also occur. After the canine parvovirus invades the gastrointestinal mucosa of dogs, it will continue to divide and multiply and damage the gastrointestinal mucosa, thereby causing infectious enteritis. The vomit of the sick dog will also be converted from food into gastric juice, and even vomit bile. When the condition deteriorates , the anus of the sick dog will even spit out tomato-colored bloody stools. If the dog’s vomiting and diarrhea persist, it can easily lead to dehydration, which can lead to death.
Myocarditis-type symptoms: This has no aura symptoms, usually only mild diarrhea, or sudden appearance of sick dogsWeakness, moaning, shortness of breath, weak pulse, etc., the sick dog is likely to die within a few hours due to breathing difficulties. When the heart muscle becomes inflamed, it can affect the contraction and relaxation of the heart, resulting in hyperexcitability or depression in the dog. When the canine parvovirus causes myocarditis, the heart function of the dog will be disordered, and the heart dilation can easily lead to the death of the dog.
III. Canine parvovirus prevention and control measures
The incubation period of canine parvovirus is generally 3-5 days, and then symptoms gradually appear. Died within a few days. Typically, a dog infected with canine parvovirus must be taken to the hospital immediately for treatment, and then the objects and living environment it has come into contact with are disinfected and sterilized. The disinfectant can choose glutaraldehyde decyl bromide solution. This pet-specific disinfectant can effectively kill canine distemper virus, parvovirus, herpes virus, influenza virus, etc. in the environment. If you decide to keep pets at home, you can also use this disinfectant. The product disinfects the environment and creates a sterile breeding environment for pets.
Parvovirus-infected dogs also need to strictly control their diet during the treatment period. In the early stage of the disease, they need to fast without food and water, because the virus will invade the dog’s gastrointestinal tract. Dysfunction, eating and drinking will increase the burden on the stomach. The pet owner can give the sick dog anti-teri, that is, the IGY antibody factor, which can improve the resistance of the sick dog from the inside out, help the sick dog fight off the parvovirus, and control the division of the virus, which has a certain strengthening effect on the intestinal function of the sick dog. . Sick dogs take it once a day, one bottle at a time, and it can take effect for five consecutive days.
If there is no way to send in time In the case of medical treatment, the following drugs can be selected for symptomatic treatment:
1. Pointe Pet Electrolyte Concentrate It can help sick dogs recover physical fitness, replenish electrolytes, and prevent dehydration. When dogs lose electrolytes due to parvovirus infection, this product can be taken to replenish and enhance physical strength.
2. Prucetin Cimetidine Tablets Can Relieve Enteritis-Type Dogs The symptoms of vomiting caused by small symptoms can quickly play analgesic and antiemetic effects, repair the intestines, relieve the discomfort symptoms of dogs, and promote the repair of body functions. It should be fed regularly 3 times a day, and it should be used continuously until the symptoms of vomiting completely disappear.
3, Velick Bismuth Subcarbonate Tablets can effectively protect dogs The intestinal mucosa can reduce the continuous stimulation of the gastrointestinal tract by viruses and inflammation, and play a role in rapid antidiarrheal. The specific dosage needs to be in accordance with the instructions for use of the drug or the doctor’s order. Note that the maximum number of tablets for large dogs cannot exceed 4 tablets at a time.
4. Vipoda Amoxicillin Powder is a broad-spectrum anti-inflammatory Antibacterial drugs have obvious effects on fever and intestinal infection symptoms caused by bacterial and viral infections, and can effectively control the recurrent fever symptoms caused by canine parvovirus infection, once a day for 3-5 days.
(It should be noted that whether it is treated in the hospital or at home, The survival rate of infected dogs cannot be guaranteed, because the survival of infected dogs is closely related to the timeliness of treatment and the immunity of dogs.)
After treatment, the sick dog will gradually recover to health. Generally speaking, when the spirit of the sick dog slowly recovers, the frequency of vomiting and diarrhea also decreases accordingly, and the body temperature returns to normal. These are all signs that the sick dog is getting better. But it should be noted that even if the condition of the sick dog improves, the pet owner should not give it too much food immediately, especially greasy and indigestible food, because the dog in the recovery period is not fully recovered. Its gastrointestinal damage still exists, and if a large amount of food is eaten at this time, it is likely to cause gastrointestinal irritation again, causing symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. If the condition is so repeated, it will hinder the physical recovery of the sick dog.
Fourth, how to prevent canine parvovirus
The most effective way to prevent canine parvovirus is to give dogs Vaccination, after vaccination, the dog will produce certain antibodies in the body, which can reduce the risk of infection with parvovirus. In daily life, pet owners should also prevent dogs from touching their own feces, let alone the feces of other animals, so you must always pay attention to your dog’s behavior when walking your dog. In addition, the dog’s living environment should also be disinfected regularly. If there is a situation where dogs need to be fostered, it is also necessary to investigate whether the safety measures of the fostering place are in good condition. Dogs cannot be fostered at will, because it is easy for dogs to be concentrated in places. Infection with parvovirus.
5. What happens to cats with small infections?
A cat infected with parvovirus will also have symptoms of infectious enteritis, which is commonly known as “feline distemper”. Because the virus invades the cat’s body, it will cause a sharp decrease in white blood cells, so the disease is also called “Feline Panleukopenia.” The symptoms of cats infected with parvovirus are similar to those of dogs, including severe vomiting, diarrhea, fever, loss of appetite and other symptoms. As the disease worsens, cats may also become dehydrated and even die. The cat needs to maintain a normal body temperature during treatment, because the cat’s body temperature is likely to fluctuate, which can easily cause serious damage to the cat’s body due to high or low fever.
Many pet owners are afraid of canine parvovirus and feel that once their pets are infected with the virus, they will surely die. In fact, this perception is biased . Although canine parvovirus is highly contagious and has a high mortality rate, it is still possible to cure. It just means that the time for treatment is urgent and the disease cannot be delayed. Therefore, as long as the pet owner takes the sick pet to the hospital for treatment in time, the sick pet will survive. rate is also relatively high. In addition, vaccine prevention must be in place. Pet owners must not vaccinate their pets to save money. The risk of unimmunized dogs and cats being infected with parvovirus is very high. If you have any doubts about parvovirus infection in dogs and cats, you can also consult your veterinarian.
