Canine parvovirus (commonly called parvo) is a highly contagious viral disease that can produce a life-threatening illness in puppies and dogs. It can be transmitted by any person, animal or object that comes in contact with an infected dog's feces. 29 мая 2018 г.
What animals can transmit parvo?
Wildlife species that can be infected with parvoviruses include coyotes, wolves, foxes, raccoons, minks, and bobcats. Parvoviruses can also infect domestic cats and dogs.
Can my puppy get parvo from my backyard?
The virus is capable of lingering in an area or on an item for a lengthy stretch of time -- even months. If a child in your home collects rocks as a hobby and unwittingly brings an infected one inside to your dog, it could lead to the transmission of parvo.
Can a dog get parvo without being around other dogs?
Can my dog catch parvo if she's never around other dogs? Yes, dogs do not have to come into contact with each other to spread parvo, they just have to come into contact with the virus. The virus could be anywhere where dogs have been and the virus could be carried to a dog by a human or other object.
How do dogs catch parvo?
Dogs that are ill from canine parvovirus infection are often said to have "parvo." The virus affects dogs' gastrointestinal tracts and is spread by direct dog-to-dog contact and contact with contaminated feces (stool), environments, or people.
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