Q&A for How to Tell if Your Dog Has Parvo

Yes, but it's pretty rare and unlikely, especially if they've been vaccinated. You almost always see parvo in puppies between 6 weeks and 6 months of age.

A dog with parvo is going to have severe diarrhea, and it should be immediately obvious that your dog isn't defecating normally. There's also going to be blood in their stool.

You can't. If you suspect your dog has parvo, you need to take them to a vet immediately.

This doesn't sound typical of parvovirus, but the condition can't be ruled out. Whatever the cause, a vomiting puppy with an abnormal stool should see the vet. Puppies are particularly vulnerable to dehydration, and need to be checked for this, plus treatment for the symptoms.

No. Parvo virus is an extremely serious and rapidly progressing disease of the gut. An ear infection is unlikely to be directly related to parvo, although in theory a poorly dog has a weaker immune system and therefore more vulnerable to "add on" infections.

Take him/her to the vet, especially if he/she is throwing up or has bloody poop because it could be parvo.

This could be something serious, so you should take him to your vet to be sure he is okay.

If it's been two days or more and your dog is not eating, it is serious and you need to take her to the vet. Tell your mum that usually the vet will work with people to come up with a payment plan if you are unable to pay at the time of the visit. They will want to help you and your dog, that's their job.

Follow the instructions listed in the article above.

There is a good chance it could be that, especially at that age. If he is showing other symptoms, such as laziness or vomiting, take him to your vet.

The best answer is always to go to the vet. If you are worried about your dog's health, make sure to get them medical attention.

If it's been a couple of days, take him to the vet for a diagnosis.

You should take your dog to the vet immediately. They could be suffering from some kind of intestinal or bowel problem.

Your best chance is to have him hospitalized for full supportive treatment (IV fluid therapy for hydration and blood pressure, antibiotics to prevent co-infections and decrease risk of sepsis, anti-nausea meds to fight vomiting, etc.). The earlier treatment starts, the better the chances of survival. This is not a disease that can be taken lightly or be messed around with.

Parovirus is not dangerous to humans, but it is highly contagious to other dogs. Keep your dog away from other dogs until the virus has cleared up.

Take your dog to a vet. There is no way to know what to do until you know what is wrong, and the list of possible problems is a long one. However, lethargy and not eating or drinking are very serious and require immediate medical care.

Take your dog to the vet immediately.

It could be. Take him to your vet to be sure! I wouldn’t jump to conclusions but I’d definitely go get him tested.

Yes, that is possible. Parvo vaccination failure, especially in young puppies, is known to occur, sometimes even in fully vaccinated adult dogs.

It could be. In any case, you should take your dog to the vet immediately.

Your dog may either be cold or could be hyperglycemic from a unbalanced diet. To make sure your dog is healthy, take him to your vet.

Disinfect everything! Parvovirus can live outside of the host's body for several months, possibly up to a year or longer. It's highly contagious, so any other dog that comes in contact with infected areas will also contract the virus if they're unvaccinated. You may also choose to burn or throw away some things if they cannot be cleaned thoroughly.