ParvoVirus Vaccination Awareness: Parvo Cases On The Rise! Be A Responsible Pet Owner And Update Your Pet’s Vaccination Especially Against The Parvovirus
Did your dog suddenly experience bloody diarrhea? Or lost appetite and yet vomiting? Or just not in his or her usual normal self and has fever?
Your pet may be a victim of the parvovirus.
And if left untreated this virus can kill your dog in less than 72 hours.
Not to scare you or anything but any responsible pet owner knows that Parvo virus can be fatal to your pet. And what makes it worse is because it is contagious. Your other dogs can be affected with the virus as well. Or your neighbor’s pet with parvovirus can pose a danger to your dogs.
Recently, the parvo cases that are brought to the hospital have increased. And that is not a good sign.
So what should you do to avoid the parvovirus from infecting your furbaby?
Parvovirus Vaccination Awareness
Here are the Top Frequently Asked Questions on the Parvovirus and Its Prevention:
Q: Is the Parvovirus vaccine necessary?
Yes. The 5-n-1 Vaccination that includes Parvovirus vaccine is a recommended vaccination for your dog. This vaccine is the only way to keep your dog protected from distemper, parvo, hepatitis, leptospirosis and parainfluenza.
Q: I have a new puppy, how do I make sure that he or she does not get the parvovirus?
Puppies at least 6 weeks old can be given the 5-n-1 Vaccination that includes the Parvovirus Vaccine. Best if you got your pet’s vaccination record to know if the vaccine was already given.
If the puppy is less than the recommended age for the Parvovirus Vaccine, limit the exposure to other puppies or dogs that you are not sure has been vaccinated. Avoid bringing your puppy to places where unvaccinated dogs may be roaming and be exposed to parvovirus. Ex: public parks, village basketball courts, etc.
Q: My dog already had his Parvovirus vaccine during his first year, is that enough protection?
Adult dogs should be vaccinated with the Parvovirus vaccine every year. After the 4th shot at 15-17 weeks old, Parvovirus vaccine should then be given yearly after that.
Q: My dog is not feeling well lately and seem to be lethargic, does she have Parvovirus?
Whenever your dog is not doing well or not her normal active self, always bring to the vet. This is to make sure that your pet will be given proper medical attention and care that she needs. A test is done to check if your dog has parvo in the vet clinic or pet hospital.
If you have any more questions regarding the Parvovirus do not hesitate to ask. Just hit reply (comment) and we will answer your query. Or ask your vet for further details and discussion on this virus and its vaccine.
For more details on vaccination schedule you can check out the vaccination schedule here for dogs: Pet Vaccination Schedule
You have cats? Refer to this Cat Vaccination Schedule
The bottomline is to make sure that your dog is properly vaccinated from the start – from puppyhood to adulthood. For the first year there will a lot of vet visits but after that, you can bring in your pet for annual check-ups and include in it the vaccinations needed.
Some pet hospitals like Makati Dog and Cat Hospital offer Vet Home Service for your convenience.
Hope to see you soon in our pet hospital for your pet’s vaccination!
Enjoy peace of mind,
Dr. Sixto Carlos, DVM, MS
Makati Dog and Cat Hospital
Serving Pet Parents near Mandaluyong, Makati, and BGC
“The St. Luke’s of Pet Hospitals” – from a Happy Client