What are signs of parvo in puppies?
Lydia Mayert
2025-09-21 11:15:47
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Symptoms of parvovirus include: foul-smelling diarrhoea with blood in it, vomiting, loss of appetite, collapse, depression, fever, sudden death. Puppies go downhill very quickly because the symptoms caused by parvovirus make them very weak, and mean their immune systems have to work very hard to fight the disease. Youngsters between six weeks and six months old are also more susceptible to secondary infections, or they may die from dehydration. The chances of your dog surviving are higher the quicker symptoms are spotted and treatment is given. Most deaths from parvo happen within 48 to 72 hours after the symptoms begin. Puppies need a course of vaccines to protect them against parvovirus.
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