How to tell if you dog has Parvo

Canine parvovirus infection also called “parvo” is a highly contagious gastrointestinal disease with a high mortality rate. The virus is common in puppies. Experienced dog owners and breeders often panic when they suspect one of their dogs has parvo; they know how quickly the condition advances and how lethal it can be. If your dog has parvo, getting to a veterinarian quickly can increase the odds of survival, but the symptoms of parvo can be confused with the symptoms of other canine diseases, including coronavirus infection, bacterial hemorrhagic enteritis, coccidiosis, and hookworm infestation.