Introduction to the treatment and prevention of parvovirus in Chow Chow dogs:
Parvovirus is for all dogs For puppies, it is the biggest threat to life, and it is also a terrible infectious disease. The incidence rate is over 50%, and the mortality rate is as high as 30%, among which puppies are the main ones.
First, the infection period of parvovirus
1. The newborn puppies belong to the safe period within one month. A lot of nutrients, even born with a lot of antibodies, can effectively resist the invasion and infection of some viruses.
2. Parvovirus is more common in puppies between two and four months old. The main symptoms are bloody diarrhea and vomiting. In the early stages of parvovirus, the color of the feces is mostly yellow-gray, and gradually changes to bloody stools or soy sauce-like stools. At the same time, the body temperature will rise a lot, around 41 degrees.
Second, treatment and prevention methods
The prevention and treatment methods at this time, first It should be regular Chow Chow vaccinations. There are many vaccines for immunization and prevention, which are available in general pet hospitals. The time for vaccination is generally around the time before and after weaning of puppies. When it is about 45 days to 60 days old, when it is four months old and when it is six months old, it will be injected once, and it will be immunized every year thereafter.
Pregnant bitches are generally immunized about 20 days before delivery, which can effectively enhance the immunity of the baby in the stomach. Therefore, when buying puppies, you must ask the seller to provide you with a corresponding epidemic prevention certificate.
There is another situation, that is, if the Chow Chow is diagnosed with parvovirus, it must be hospitalized for transfusion. Commonly used drugs are generally Ringer’s solution, or lactated Ringer’s solution. At the same time, corresponding vitamin C or antibiotics and other mixed agents will be added for treatment. The purpose is to prevent the dog from becoming more serious due to severe dehydration.
