Introduction to the treatment and prevention of parvovirus in Chow Chow:
Parvovirus is the biggest threat to the lives of all dog puppies. It is also a very terrible infectious disease. The incidence rate is more than 50%, and the mortality rate is as high as 30%. Among them, Mainly puppies.
First, the infection period of parvovirus
1. Newly born puppies are in a safe period within one month. After all, the puppies absorb a lot of nutrients in their mother’s belly. Even after they are born, they have a lot of antibodies, which can effectively resist some viruses. Invasion and infection.
2. Parvovirus is more common in puppies between two months and four months old. The main symptoms are bloody diarrhea and vomiting. In the early stages of parvovirus, the color of the feces is mostly yellowish-gray, and slowly changes to bloody stools or soy sauce-like stools. At the same time, the body temperature will rise a lot, about 41 degrees.
Second, treatment methods and prevention methods
The prevention and treatment method at this time should first be regular vaccination of Chow Chow. There are many vaccines for immunization and prevention, which are available in general pet hospitals. The time for vaccination is generally before and after weaning of puppies. It is injected once at about 45 days to 60 days old, once at four months and six months old, and once every year thereafter.
Pregnant female dogs are generally immunized about 20 days before giving birth, which can effectively enhance the immunity of the baby dog in the belly. Therefore, when buying a puppy, you must ask the seller to provide you with the corresponding epidemic prevention certificate.
There is another situation, that is, if a Chow Chow is diagnosed with parvovirus, he must stay in the hospital for infusion. Commonly used drugs are generally Ringer's solution or lactated Ringer's solution. At the same time, corresponding vitamin C or antibiotics and other mixed pharmaceuticals will be added for treatment. The purpose is to prevent the dog from getting further serious due to severe dehydration.
