PARVOVIRUS
Canine parvovirus causes fever, severe vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration in dogs. The
disease is quite often fatal. The virus is especially lethal to puppies and young dogs.
Parvovirus is transmitted by contact with infected dog feces or with an object which has come
into contact with infected feces. Canine parvovirus is an unusual virus, because it can live for
months in the environment, so the virus can be brought into a home on people's hands,
clothes, or shoes. Therefore, even dogs who never leave their home and have no direct
contact whatsoever with other dogs need parvovirus vaccination. The disease does not affect
people or cats.
Vaccination of puppies should begin at six week-of-age and be repeated every two to four
weeks until 16 weeks-of-age. An annual booster vaccination should be given for life.
NOTE: Certain breeds of dogs are resistant to parvovirus vaccination and/or are especially
susceptible to parvovirus infection. These breeds include Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers,
Bull breeds, and German Shepherds.
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