Parvo Symptoms

• Diarrhea, often bloody and watery
• Vomiting
• Lack of appetite
• Fever

The epidemic years in the U.S. for parvo were in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The severe gastrointestinal reactions and subsequent dehydration can kill a puppy or a weak older dog in 48 hours.

Why Parvo Can Be a Deadly Disease

The diarrhea and vomiting make a dog extremely dehydrated so fluids are critical. However, what makes it so deadly is the result of the diarrhea. The outermost layers of the intestines are actually sloughed off by the diarrhea. This leaves them vulnerable, exposing the body to a rapid toxic uptake.

If You Suspect Parvo in Your Dog

If you suspect parvo and can't get to a vet immediately, give him Kaopectate to coat the intestines. You could even give a Kaopectate enema to further protect the intestines.

If you keep basic homeopathic remedies around the house and there is blood in the watery stools, give Phosphorus 30X to help stop the bleeding.

Thoughts About Parvo

Discovered in 1978, did Parvo appear out of nowhere or was it a simple virus that became a killer because of what we've done? Have we inhibited our dogs immune systems by all the vaccines and medicines intended to help them?

Boosting your dogs immune system through quality foods, nutritional supplements (not vitamin pills) and avoiding unnecessary vaccines should keep him immune to disease.

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