The disease I decided to research which is commonly known is Parvo, also known as Canine Parvovirus (CPV). This is a highly contagious viral illness that affects puppies and dogs from the age of six weeks all the way until they are six months. Unvaccinated dogs and puppies under four months have th whitest risk of catching this virus. This is a very serious disease that most of the time can lead to death without the proper care and treatment. There are two forms of the virus intestinal form and cardiac form. Parvo attacks at a rapid pace diving the cells in the puppies body, mostly affecting the intestinal tract. This is why it is very important to get your puppies vaccinated to reduced the chances of them catching the virus. Parvo is characterized in two different forms, the first being intestinal and …show more content…
A chemical blood profile and a complete blood cell count will also be done. White blood cell levels are shown lower than normal in a CPV infection, especially in cases with bloody stools. Biochemical and urine analysis may be shown higher in liver enzymes, lymphopenia, and electrolyte imbalances. Abdominal radiograph imaging may show intestinal obstruction, while an abdominal ultrasound may reveal enlarged lymph nodes in the groin, or throughout the body, and fluid-filled intestinal segments. ("Parvo (Parvovirus) in Dogs," n.d. You will need to give a thorough history of your pet's health, recent activities, and onset of symptoms. If you can gather a sample of your dog's stool, or vomit, your veterinarian will be able to use these samples for microscopic detection of the virus.("Canine Parvovirus," n.d. But no specific drug is available that will kill the virus, treatment is to support the dogs immune system so it can fight off the viral infection. Treatment should be started as soon as