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Originally Posted by morningsting  Awww, I'm so sorry! I'm a newbie here, so what exactly is parvo? How do dogs get it? |
It is a virus that attacks the intestinal lining. It's like the doggy equivalent of the flu except unlike humans, dogs do not know to keep themselves hydrated and healthy. They vomit and have diarrhea constantly, leaving them severely dehydrated. They usually need to be kept on IVs to keep their hydration and electrolyte levels up. There is no cure for parvo - they only thing that can be done is supportive therapy.