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Dog A-Z > V > Vaccinations > Parvovirus

Parvovirus

• Parvovirus is highly infectious and affects mainly puppies and young dogs, although dogs of all ages can become infected.

• The virus is passed by direct dog to dog contact or contact with infected faeces.

• The virus can survive in the environment for a year or more.

• The virus affects rapidly growing cells, invading the cells of the intestines. It can also cause inflammation of the heart in very young puppies.

• The severity of this disease can vary. It can cause severe vomiting, bloody diarrhoea, dehydration and collapse. In some cases, death can occur within 24 hours.

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