Many people encounter various illnesses when raising pet dogs, but most are normal diarrhea symptoms. These illnesses generally improve after taking medicine and proper care. However, if it is a viral infection, it is very likely to be fatal. For example, canine parvovirus is considered the cancer of the canine world. In other words, once a dog contracts this disease, death is almost certain. The cure rate is very low. So many people ask what are the early symptoms of canine parvovirus? How can it be distinguished from ordinary illnesses?

Generally speaking, the early symptoms of canine parvovirus are vomiting, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal discomforts. Because these symptoms are very common, dog owners often do not pay enough attention, thinking the dog is just having stomach upset. Therefore, they do not take it seriously. When it is found to be an infection caused by the parvovirus and taken to the hospital for treatment, it is often too late. Actually, canine parvovirus progresses similarly to human diseases in several stages. The whole development of the parvovirus lasts about a week. So during this week, dog owners must pay special attention to their dogs.

The first three days are the early stage of onset, during which symptoms are not very obvious and therefore hard for dog owners to notice. Moreover, the dog's reactions are basically no different from common illnesses. Diarrhea and vomiting are not severe, making it difficult to attract the owner's concern. Because of this, the optimal treatment period is often missed. However, after four to five days, symptoms become most obvious. The dog refuses all food, suffers severe diarrhea, and is prone to dehydration. At this time, the owner should stop feeding and giving water to the dog but must administer nutrient fluids simultaneously. This way, the dog will have the strength and ability to fight the virus.

If you have a dog at home, you need to take responsibility for it. Since you chose it, it has become part of your life. Therefore, you must pay close attention to your dog's daily illnesses and physical condition. Especially in the early stage of canine parvovirus, everyone must take it seriously and not assume that diarrhea and vomiting are just ordinary stomach upsets; it could also be a viral infection.