Parvirous
Parvirous Is a canine virus that destroys the villi in the line of the digestive tract.
Affected puppies are unable to properly absorb nutrients and water from their digestive track...
Symptoms seen include
A. Severe and sudden diarrhea with blood.
B. Tender abdomen
C. Vomiting
D. Severe depression
Parvo is seen in puppies greater than 6 weeks and are not up to date on their parvo vaccines.
There is on specific treatment for the virus.Vaccination is the key to prevention. It is important
that puppies receives vaccines 3-4 weeks apart until 16 weeks of age.
Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia is a medical term for Low Blood sugar.
Puppies can suffer hypoglycemia when they do not eat frequently enough,skip meals,exert
a lot of energy,or have some sort of stress.Other reasons as ....
A. Cold temperatures
B. Intestinal parasites
C.Poor quality nutrition
D. Digestive upsets that prevent absorption of nutrients
E. Illness diminishing appetite
F. Moving into a new home
An untreated puppy with low blood sugar may appear weak and show a lack of coordination.
In severe cases, the puppy will froth at the mouth, fall into a coma, have a seizure, and die.
When the sugar level falls, it must be treated as an emergency or the puppy’s condition will
deteriorate rapidly. The puppy’s body must have sugar as quickly as possible.
Good Sources of Sugar for a Quick Boost
Karo syrup
Honey
Sugar water
Nutrical
if the puppy is too lethargic to swallow, smeared on the gums and in the roof of the mouth.
Hypoglycemic Puppies Require Vigilant Care
If the puppy does not recover within a few minutes it must be rushed to a veterinarian immediately.
Follow Veterinarian Directions.
Coccidiosis
Stress plays a role in the development of coccidiosis.It is not uncommon for a seemingly healthy
puppy to arrive at his new home and develop diarrhea which can lead to a diagnosis of coccidia.
Coccidiosis is the disease caused by coccidian infection. Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease of the
intestinal tract of animals, caused by coccidian protozoa. undeveloped immune systems make puppies more susceptible. Further, stressors such as new owners, travel, weather changes, and unsanitary conditions are believed to activate infections in susceptible animals.
Diarrhea, which may
become bloody in severe cases, is the primary symptom. Most animals infected with coccidia are
asymptomatic; however, young or immuno-compromised animals may suffer severe symptoms,
including death.Young puppies are frequently infected with coccidia and often develop active Coccidiosis
-- even puppies obtained from diligent professional breeders.
Symptoms in young dogs are universal: at some point around 2-3 months of age, an infected dog
develops persistently loose stools. This diarrhea proceeds to stool containing liquid, thick mucus,
and light colored fecal matter. As the infection progresses, spots of blood may become apparent in
the stool, and sudden bowel movements may surprise both dog and owner alike.
Stressors such as new owners, travel, weather changes, are believed to activate infections in
susceptible animals.
A veterinarian can easily diagnose the disease through low-powered microscopic examination of
an affected dog's feces, which usually will be replete with oocysts. One of many easily administered
and inexpensive drugs will be prescribed, and, in the course of just a few days, an infection will be
eliminated or perhaps reduced to such a level that the dog's immune system can make its own
progress against the infection. Even when an infection has progressed sufficiently that blood is
present in feces, permanent damage to the gastrointestinal system is rare, and the dog will most
likely make a complete recovery without long-lasting negative effects.
Kennel cough
Kennel cough” is an infectious bronchitis characterized by a harsh, hacking cough which most people describe as sounding like “something stuck in my dog’s throat.” It is analogous to a chest cold for humans and is only a serious condition in special circumstances (see below); in general, it resolves on its own. A dog with Kennel Cough generally feels active and maintains a normal appetite despite frequent fits of coughing. There is usually no fever or listlessness, just lots of coughing.
