Reform of a question; Someone said earlier that it could be parvo? Just today, my puppy has loose stools. It also had some pink stuff in it, and it smells awful. He also is pooting, and it smells awful! It was probably something he ate. Should i just wait a few days, and see if it goes back to normal? He just got a worm test 2 1/2 weeks ago, and it was negative, so it's not that. Well, it wasnt blood in the stool. It was just something pink. He just had his last set of shots/worm test 2 1/2 weeks ago, so he shouldnt have any problems. He is acting pretty normal, we went and had a good an hour and 1/2 excersise today, and he did fine. He is eating, and playing with his toys. I think it's just that he ate something funny, because i find all sorts of stuff , that he gets into, that i didnt know was on the floor. I see if it passes though. I found this on a website Two forms of CPV have been identified: diarrhea syndrome and cardiac syndrome. Diarrhea syndrome, or enteritis, has an incubation period of five to fourteen days. Dogs with enteritis act like they are in extreme pain. Early symptoms are depression, loss of appetite, vomiting, high fever, and severe diarrhea. Feces can be either grayish or fluid and bloody. Rapid dehydration is a danger, and dogs may continue to vomit and have diarrhea until they die, usually three days after onset of symptoms. Others may recover without complications and have no long-term problems. Puppies can die suddenly of shock as early as two days into the illness. The second form of CPV is cardiac syndrome, or myocarditis, which can affect puppies under three months old. There is no diarrhea because the virus multiplies rapidly in muscle cells of the immature heart. Puppies may stop suckling and then collapse and die within minutes or days. No effective treatment is available for cardiac syndrome, and surviving puppies may have permanently damaged hearts. The initial diagnosis of CPV can usually be made by a veterinarian after observing the dog's symptoms; however, vomiting and diarrhea can be caused by a number of diseases. The rapid spread of illness in a group of dogs is another indication that CPV may be the culprit. A more definitive diagnosis of CPV can be made by testing feces for the virus, either at the veterinarian's office or through an outside laboratory. Treatment for CPV should be started immediately. Hospitalization is necessary, except in relatively mild cases. Dogs must be kept warm. Dehydration is treated by replacing electrolytes and fluids and controlling vomiting and diarrhea. Antibiotics are used to prevent secondary infections. No drug is yet available that will kill the virus. The easiest way to prevent CPV in adult dogs has been through annual vaccinations, although increasingly, veterinarians are recommending that vaccinations be administered every three years. Puppies need a series of booster shots, because of uncertainty about when maternal immunity wanes and the time the vaccine can provide puppies with their own immunity. This may be as early as six weeks of age or as late as fourteen weeks of age. If there is still a high level of maternal antibody present in the puppy, it will interfere with a vaccination. Veterinarians recommend that puppies get boosters every three weeks until they are sixteen weeks old, and they should be kept separate from unvaccinated dogs. Vaccinations given to puppies as well as adults also protect against other serious canine diseases like distemper, infectious hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza, and coronavirus. Parvo vaccinations are usually required for participation in puppy obedience classes and for boarding your dog at kennels. A vaccination does not guarantee that your puppy will be safe from the virus, but it's good protective insurance. A parvo-infected dog can shed the virus in his feces, which makes him extremely contagious to other dogs. The following precautions will help prevent the spread of this disease. Keep the dog isolated from all other dogs for at least a month after recovery. Pick up all the dog's stools in your yard. Use chlorine bleach and water to clean food and water bowls. Wash the dog's bedding in bleach and hot water. Disinfect all areas that the dog has been in, including linoleum floors, crates, etc. If you have any other dogs who are two years old or younger, or who have not had parvo vaccinations, take them to your veterinarian immediately for a booster shot. Feed your dog a bland diet until he recovers. Reintroduce regular food slowly. A healthy puppy or adult dog should never be allowed contact with the feces of other dogs when walking or playing in public. Dispose of waste material properly and try to keep lawns, sidewalks, and street gutters clear of feces from neighborhood dogs. My dog doesnt have barely any of the symtoms. His stool isnt bloody or gray. He is still eating, and he My dog doesnt have barely any of the symtoms. His stool isnt bloody or gray. He is still eating, and he isnt depresed, he actually seems as happy as always. He also doesnt have, diharrea, vomiting, or high fever? He's 4 months old if that makes any difference.
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Loose stool is not normal so take him to the vet to be checked. Even though he has been wormed this does not take care of all worms he could have giardia (there is a test for parvo and giardia). bring in a sample. make sure they take his temp (normal between 98-102). I am a vet tech and even though he is 4 months he can still get parvo. have you kept up on his puppy vax? Parvo can live in the ground for 2 years. Don't wait it may be too late!
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