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PARVO, Keeping the virus from spreading
Parvo is a very transmittable virus that can get airborne, on clothes, hair, etc. Quarantine of a puppy is key to preventing spreading.
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Cleaning Protocols:
Generally, there are only two products which kill this virus with a ten-minute contact time. Trifectant and bleach (1/2 cup/gallon dilution) will successfully kill Parvo. …
What is PARVO?
What is Parvo?
Canine parvovirus (CPV) infection is a relatively new disease that first struck the canine population in 1978. Because of the severity of the disease and its rapid spread, CPV has aroused a great deal of public interest. The virus that causes the infection is very similar to feline distemper and the two diseases are almost identical. Therefore, it ha…
PARVO, Home Treatment for Parvo
Home treatment for parvo infection is a bad idea, when compared to hospitalization and intensive care. Mortality rises substantially and the heavy diarrhea and vomiting lead to heavy viral contamination in the home. Still, if financial concerns preclude hospitalization, home care may be the puppies only chance. Fluids will have to be given under the skin at home as w…
