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10-11-2007, 12:21 PM | #1 |
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| A Little Question About Parvo I just want to ask a little question about Parvo. All the while I thought only puppies get it but from a thread that I read, dogs over a year old can get Parvo too? So that means pretty much any dogs can get it? Thought they are immuned to it since they get their puppy jabs.
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10-11-2007, 12:29 PM | #2 |
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| I think puppies are more susceptible but any dog can get it. Parvo is a vaccine that requires boosters. How often to give those boosters, nobody knows. We are going to start using titers and vaccinate every three years.
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10-18-2007, 06:09 PM | #3 |
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| Parvo Ellie May is correct - any dog can get it, but it's worth adding that more and more fully-vaccinated dogs, both puppies and adults, are being infected this year because of the evolution of the latest strain of Parvo. The newest strain is called 2c (but it's also popularly known as the F-Strain). It's much more aggressive, with symptoms appearing at a highly accelerated rate. For example, whereas bloody diarrhea typically appeared in two to three days with older strains, it can appear within the first few hours with the 2c strain. In fact, some dogs are dying within six hours of symptoms first appearing! As for titering, this does have its pros and cons. I fully accept that annual booster shots are becoming more and more unpopular because of the health risks involved, but the downside is that the titer only tells you about the titer that day, not the protection. According to the resident Parvo expert at one of the leading vaccine manufacturers we spoke to, nobody is really sure how to interpret titer results: some dogs with low titers have been shown to be protected, and vice versa.
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10-18-2007, 06:24 PM | #4 |
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| Older dogs can get parvo, but it is much more serious in puppies. I've seen a seminar also by one of the experts who says immunity can last 10 years or more. I've also talked to my vet about it who says that she has seen dogs get sick who have had titers and shown immunity. Everyone knows that vaccines last more than 1 year. No one knows exactly how long they last. Rabies has now gone to 3 years and I think the rest will too, but less often than that is risky. I have gone to the 3 year rabies and 1 year on everything else. I think titers are a fabulous option for dogs who have had problems with vaccines or some of our smallest Yorkies. Otherwise, I trust my vet's experience on this.
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10-19-2007, 04:02 AM | #5 |
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| Humans can get Parvo...it's one of the 5 childhood diseases...I worked with a lady who was sick for a whole month before somehow they figured out it was Parvo.
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10-19-2007, 04:12 AM | #6 |
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| Here is some very useful information. I never allow my dog to sniff at other dog's excrement, that is a sure way to pick up the virus from an infected dog. Please play special attention to the part I have highlighted in red. PROBIOTICS and see my topic on the other board I believe Feeding. It is so so so so important Parvo Virus in Dogs Signs & symptoms · Diagnosis · Treatment · Related articles Parvo medical terms: Septicemia, Melena What is Parvo? Parvo is a viral infection that damages the intestines and causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. With severe dehydration, blood no longer circulates as it should and your pet may die before diarrhea develops. When the intestine is damaged, blood vessels that nourish the intestine are also damaged. The blood vessels break and blood enters the intestine. At the same time, bacteria travel from the intestines out into the blood vessels and are carried throughout the body. Just as diarrhea can cause death, an infection in the blood (septicemia) can also cause death. Who gets Parvo? Dogs develop parvo infections. Some breeds (Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, English Springer Spaniels) appear more susceptible than others to Parvo, but any stressed dog is susceptible. Dogs stressed by kenneling, being in an animal shelter, or being weaned and placed in a pet store are at risk. Poor sanitation and crowding increase the likelihood your pet can become infected. Puppies are more susceptible than adult dogs. Who gets Parvo? Dogs develop parvo infections. Some breeds (Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, English Springer Spaniels) Prevention from the Parvo virus Vaccinations Vaccination helps dogs avoid symptoms of parvo infection. Many dogs vaccinated in youth maintain resistance to infection throughout life. In part, this protection is provided by antibodies made by your pet’s white blood cells. To confirm that your pet is protected, have your veterinarian draw blood and measure the level of parvo antibodies. This antibody level, also called a titer, is one gauge of your pet’s protection to this specific disease. Many dog day care facilities accept titer tests as proof of protection rather than requiring that dogs be re-vaccinated annually. Probiotics In addition to vaccine-induced antibodies, you can help prevent parvo virus by promoting good bacteria in your pet’s intestines. Good, healthy bacteria help your pet resist all types of infection. Feeding NaturVet Enzymes with probiotics is an excellent way to maintain good intestinal bacteria.Wormers Prevent worm by using monthly heartworm medication that includes an intestinal dewormer. For example, use Heartgard Plus, Iverhart Plus, Interceptor, Revolution, or Sentinel. All heartworm medications require a prescription. An alternative is to worm your puppy or adult dog 4 times a year with an over-the counter medication, such as Panacur C. Sanitation and Avoiding Dog Feces Do not take a young puppy without vaccine protection to pet stores, dog parks, or roadside pet elimination areas. If pets with parvo have ever defecated in these areas, the virus can persist in the soil for several years. In addition to staying in the soil, the virus can be carried away from the site of defecation on shoes, so that areas in the vicinity of where dogs have defecated can also be a source of infection. Avoiding Stress Pets stressed mentally or physically become ill easily because the adrenal glands secrete cortisol. Cortisol alters blood flow and it slows down disease-fighting white blood cells. Stressed, your pet’s intestines will not receive the blood, oxygen, and white blood cells they need to stay healthy. If your pet is exposed to parvo virus, the virus has an easier time becoming established and causing illness. Help your pet avoid stress by using ComfortZone D.A.P., a calming pheromone. Use Be Serene when traveling or making changes in the household. Last edited by soccbydo; 10-19-2007 at 04:14 AM. |
10-19-2007, 04:37 AM | #7 | |
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| Human Parvo Quote:
The Parvo that humans can get cannot be caught from dogs, the symptoms are completely different, and it's rarely, if ever fatal, unlikes the canine version.
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10-19-2007, 05:30 AM | #8 |
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| Thanks for sharing all that information.
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