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Signs Your Dog May Have Parvo (with Pictures)
An expert guide to diagnosing canine parvovirusCanine parvovirus infection (also called “parvo”) is a highly contagious and fast-acting gastrointestinal disease that has a high mortality rate. Puppies are most suscep...
How to
Nurse a Dog Through Parvo
Parvovirus is a viral infection, which is why it is not easily treatable—in fact, you can only treat the symptoms, not the disease itself. Putting your dog in the hospital is really the best option. Your vet knows how ...