Canine parvovirus: signs, treatment and prevention
Vomiting, bloody diarrhoea and lethargy in a puppy could be parvo—act fast.
Parvo spreads via faeces and survives for months. Signs: lethargy, vomiting, bloody diarrhoea, dehydration. It is an emergency treated with IV fluids and supportive care. Full vaccination prevents it; disinfect with diluted bleach.
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