Canine parvovirus is an extremely contagious viral illness that manifests itself in two different forms: cardiac and intestinal. Less common is the cardiac form, whic… See more

Puppies can be exposed by direct contact with infected dogs or direct contact with an infected dog’s feces (e.g., sniffing, licking, stepping in, or consuming infected feces). Th… See more

Some breeds are more prone to complications from parvovirus, including: 1. American Staffordshire Terriers 2. Doberman Pinschers 3. English Springer Spaniels 4… See more

Dogs who develop intestinal parvo will show symptoms 3 to 10 days after being exposed, but a majority of adult dogs don’t ever exhibit signs. The most common parvo signs in pu… See more