What are the signs of parvo in a dog?

The general symptoms of parvovirus are lethargy, severe vomiting, loss of appetite and bloody, foul-smelling diarrhea that can lead to life-threatening dehydration. read more

Signs of Parvo: What to Look For. By Jennifer Coates, DVM . Parvo, officially known as canine parvovirus, or CPV, is a highly contagious viral disease. Dogs who are sick or recovering from parvo pass incredibly large numbers of the virus in their feces, and virus particles can survive for months in the environment. read more

Veterinarians diagnose parvovirus on the basis of clinical signs and laboratory testing. The Enzyme Linked ImmunoSorbant Assay (ELISA) test has become a common test for parvovirus. The ELISA test kit is used to detect parvovirus in a dog’s stools, and is performed in the vet’s office in about 15 minutes. read more

Parvo can be transmitted through your clothes, towels, blankets, etc. It is commonly transferred through a dog’s feces and another dog could obtain parvo just by walking through grass that has been in contact with another dog who has parvo. read more