(This is Leng Leng)
Today i would like to share about this virus any I had a bad experience in this virus on my previous puppies [
bobo &
leng leng], which is also
pomeranian breed.
I bought both on last
mth....when 1st bought home we
juz bring them 2 d vet n had a physical check-up, the doc told us they are in perfect health by
juz looking on them n listen to their heart-beat. We felt
abit relief because they are both healthy...
1st day @ home both are so active, but on the 2
nd day my
leng leng doesn't seems active..... yet on 3rd day
leng leng become active again but this time
bobo doesn't want to eat at all...for whole day
bobo juz vomit n diarrhea...Me n my friend quickly bring both of them to the vet again...
This time is a different doc...this doc told us there are 3 possibilities... 1 is they ate something wrong. 2
nd is bacteria attack, 3rd n worse is virus attack.
The doc ask us to do d virus check n we did it, it was confirm
parvovirus. We were so blur when we heard it... the doc only told us this virus will cause death to both because both dog lives together n most
probly d virus has spread to
leng leng. And
bobo will possibly died on next day n
leng leng will end up die also after 2 days. We ask is there any cure? The doc says there is no cure but they can try by giving them drops but is a 50/50 chance.
The doc really got it right.
Bobo did passed away on d next day follow by
Leng Leng on d day after.
Dog lover which saw this please pay attention to you puppies at home.... This virus is
juz like a knife, it killed both of my puppies and I have cried for whole week long because I really missed them much.
Here some explanation on it
Canine
parvovirus (
CPV) disease is currently the most common infectious disorder of dog and is a highly contagious disease characterized by diarrhea that is often bloody.
How is parvovirus spread?Parvovirus is spread through contact with feces containing the virus. The virus is known to survive on inanimate objects - such as clothing, food pans, and cage floors - for 5 months and longer in the right conditions. Insects and rodents may also serve as vectors playing an important role in the transmission of the disease. This means any fecal material or vomit needs to be removed with a detergent before the bleach solution is used.
The normal incubation period (time from exposure to the virus to the time when signs of disease appear) is from 7-14 days. Virus can be found in the feces several days before clinical signs of disease appear, and may last for one to two weeks after the onset of the disease
What are the symptoms of parvovirus infection?The majority of cases of disease are seen in dogs less than 6 months of age with the most severe cases seen in puppies younger than 12 weeks of age. There are also significant differences in response to
parvovirus infections and vaccines among different breeds of dogs
Parvovirus enteritis is characterized by vomiting (often severe), diarrhea, dehydration, dark or bloody feces, and in severe cases, fever and lowered
white blood cell counts.
Acute parvovirus enteritis can be seen in dogs of any breed, sex, or age. The disease will progress very rapidly and death can occur as early as two days after the onset of the disease.
How is parvovirus disease treated?The treatment of
parvovirus is fairly straightforward and directed at supportive therapy. Replacing fluids lost through vomiting and diarrhea is probably the single most important treatment.
All
parvoviruses are extremely stable and are resistant to adverse environmental influences such as low pH and high heat. Exposure to ultraviolet light and sodium
hypochlorite (a 1:32 dilution of household bleach - ½ cup bleach to 1 gallon of water) can inactivate
parvovirus. The bleach solution can be impaired by organic matter and needs to have adequate exposure time and proper concentrations to work effectively.
Conclusion In summary,
parvovirus is a very common problem that is a huge killer of puppies. Due to its ability to be transmitted through hands, clothes, and most likely rodents and insects, it is virtually impossible to have a kennel that will not eventually be exposed to the disease.
Modified live vaccines are safe and effective, but despite the best vaccination protocol, all puppies will have a window of susceptibility of at least several days where they will be at risk. In addition, the newer
CPV-2c strain presents new challenges since it is less detectable in laboratory tests and current vaccines may not be as effective in providing protection against it. Prompt treatment by a veterinarian will increase survivability in infected puppies and working with your veterinarian on a vaccination program that is best for your puppy is important.
(This is Leng Leng)
