{"id":899,"date":"2020-11-10T08:36:38","date_gmt":"2020-11-10T15:36:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/santacruzstgin.wpengine.com\/?p=899"},"modified":"2026-06-27T18:02:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T01:02:29","slug":"how-to-treat-parvo-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beta13.technodreamcenter.com\/santacruzpet\/how-to-treat-parvo-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Treat Parvo in Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Much like humans, dogs are susceptible to a wide range of different diseases and viruses. Some of them are deadly when left untreated, and sadly parvo in dogs is quite common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, as a conscientious pet owner, you will want to know how to spot the disease and infection in your dog early on. One of the most highly-contagious viruses dogs have to contend against is commonly known as parvo (Canine Parvovirus or CPV)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This DNA virus was first discovered in 1967 and has rapidly become a serious threat to canine health. While canine parvovirus is not airborne, it can be found on many surfaces within the environment. It is spread orally by contact with contaminated feces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When this virus infects the bone marrow, it attacks the young immune cells, reducing the amount of protective white blood cells<\/a>. This weakens the body’s immune system, the ability to protect itself, and allows the virus to more easily invade the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This is unfortunately where the worst damage happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While treatment options are available, the best way to ensure your dog survives the disease is by preventing it in the first place. However, life happens, and you can’t control everything your pet does every moment of the day. So if your dog already has parvo, you need to educate yourself about treating it properly and immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does a Dog Get Parvo?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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As stated earlier, dogs contract the parvovirus through the mouth. There are places where dogs have a higher chance of contracting the disease compared to others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of those places include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n