Before oil came along, horses were the main source of transportation in the world. In many parts of the planet, they are still the main source for moving things around. While you probably realize this, how well do you really know horses?
The horse is a large odd-toed ungulate mammal, one of ten modern species of the family Equid... Read more
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What you should know about parvovirus in your Jack Russell dogs? Canine parvovirus or commonly called CPV is a highly infectious disease affecting our four-legged friends. Every mammal has its own specific parvovirus. Canine parvovirus affects dogs and can not affect cats or other animals.
In the late 1970s, Canine Parvovirus was discovered but was only recognized in 1978. Rottweilers, Labrador Retrievers and Pit bull terriers are at higher risk but that doesn't exempt Jack Russell dogs from developing this disease. This disease is transferred from dog to dog through physical contact. The virus is passed on usually through feces and when ingested, it attacks your pet's gastrointestinal tract. This disease can as well damage the heart muscle of very young and even unborn puppies. Symptoms of this disease include lethargy, vomiting, loss of appetite, fever and diarrhea usually visible within three to ten days. Prolonged vomiting and diarrhea leads to dehydration so it is important that these two should be treated as soon as possible. Dogs with CPV are also at risk of intussusception. It is a condition wherein part of the intestine has prolapsed to another section of the intestine. Presence of this disease should be discovered and treated immediately. When not treated immediately, victims of this disease may need extensive hospitalization especially when dehydration sets in. CPV can be diagnosed through CPV test in the feces using either hemagglutination or electron microscopy. Your veterinarian will then diagnose the disease based on clinical appearances and these laboratory tests. Treatment of CPV starts on treating dehydration since there is no specific drug to combat or kill parvovirus. Electrolyte and fluid losses should be replaced quickly and vomiting and diarrhea should be controlled to prevent dehydration and even death. Young pups are immune to diseases because of their mom's milk. This immunity wears off in due time and if that happens, CPV can get in. Without vaccination they are just exposing more of themselves to this infectious disease. Hygiene and proper cleaning are also ideal tools to combat canine parvovirus. Kennels and areas where infected dogs are kept should be properly cleaned and disinfected. It is also best if infected dogs are separated from other dogs to prevent further spread of the disease. Good health is the best gift you can offer your dog in return to all the happiness, friendship and loyalty he is showing you. Why deprive him of this gift when you know you can offer it? Your dog deserves to live long, not suffer!
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