Good morning to you this Wednesday.

If your dog or cat is seriously ill, don't try and use some type of at home remedy.

Go to your veterinarian.

But if this is a chronic condition, or your pet is not seriously ill, then consider treating yourself.

If you choose this, I suggest that you at least Start with my NEW video:

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The NEW strain of Parvovirus
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Parvovirus is one of the most serious infectious ( and

preventable) dog diseases.

The disease is highly contagious and is spread from dog to dog by

direct or indirect contact with their feces.

It can be especially severe in puppies that are not protected by

maternal antibodies or vaccination.

The most common signs are weakness and lethargy, vomiting, then

profuse watery diarrhea.

Puppies rapidly become dehydrated, and can have further metabolic

changes relating to viral replication, along with fluid and

electrolyte loss.

Treatment often involves veterinary hospitalization. Vaccines can

prevent this infection, but mortality can reach 91% in untreated

cases.

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Positive or not?
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IN 2008 a 'NEW' strain of canine parvovirus was found- it still

produced all of the above clinical signs, but often dogs with this

strain did not test positive for parvovirus.

In practice I would see this- A young unvaccinated puppy would

present with lethargy, vomiting, and usually severe diarrhea.

Many times the swab fecal test would be negative for 'parvo'

Treatment still included IV fluids, IV antibiotics, additional

potassium, but initially we would not be sure if this was

parvovirus, or some other intestinal illness.

A recent study confirmed my above experience: that many of these

dogs with the new strain will test negative.

But it is important that these pups with serious signs suggestive

of parvovirus are treated aggressively- regardless of the test

result.

A few additional points.

1. This is fully preventable with vaccines- Give the parvoviral

vaccine at 8 and 12 weeks. This is one of the core vaccines that I

still recommend.

2. If clinical signs are suggestive of parvovirus, then it likely

is- especially IF your pup is unvaccinated. Parvovirus seldom

presents in dogs over 1 year of age.


Heal Your Pet At Home!

Best Wishes,

Dr Andrew Jones, DVM




P.S. Most cases of vomiting/diarrhea are NOT parvovirus-

especially in any fully vaccinated puppy, or adult dog.

Most respond the array of at home remedies.

I suggest that you start with my new video called:

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You can get a copy sent to your door for ONLY $5.97


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DISCLAIMER: This information is for educational purposes only and
is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian.
Dr Andrew Jones resigned from the College of Veterinarians of
B.C. effective December 1 2010, meaning he cannot answer specific
questions about your pet's medical issues or make specific
medical recommendations for your pet.


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