Defining Parvo: What Happens if Your Dog Contracts It
Parvovirus is a serious viral disease affecting dogs. Parvovirus, which grows rapidly within dividing cells, is found more often in puppies, though it does affect adult dogs as well. Since the largest concentration of rapidly dividing cells is found in the intestinal lining, parvovirus is found in that area of the animal’s body. As a result, the dog has diarrhea, which is often bloody, and white blood cells become suppressed. In puppies that are very young, parvovirus can ultimately infect the heart muscle and cause sudden death.
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Topic: Dog Health