Latest Pets Articles http://www.internettravelmedia.com/ Articles at Internet Media - Articles with a difference en-us What The Parvovirus Disease Does http://www.internettravelmedia.com/home-and-family/pets/what-the-parvovirus-disease-does.html http://www.internettravelmedia.com/home-and-family/pets/what-the-parvovirus-disease-does.html Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:16:16 -0400 There is nothing more upsetting than the parvovirus disease affliction. One may notice that this disease is more wide spread in the dogs than in the humans. Symptoms to be looked for with Parvovirus in dogs include diarrhea, dehydration, and sometimes vomiting. It is the younger dogs that are more exposed to the parvovirus disease than the older dogs.

In order to prevent the parvovirus from affecting your dog, you can take him to get vaccinated at an animal health clinic. If you are wondering how old your dog must be to get the vaccination, the answer to that would be five months old when his body can handle it. You need to keep track of your dogs vaccinations so that you can help him from getting this terrible disease.

Try and inquire with the previous owner of the dog you are planning to adopt about its vaccinations done and the ones pending. The process of vaccinating ones dog for the parvovirus may last for about four weeks. The reason it takes so long, is to ensure that his body is used to the dead virus cells in his system which would help his body to not get infected with the disease. In order to prevent your dog from any of the infections from the stray dogs you need to keep them away after the first dose of vaccination. Though you might be trying your best to keep your dog from getting this infection, there is still a chance the dog might get the disease; just be sure to look out for the symptoms of diarrhea, dehydration, and vomiting.

Human Parvovirus

Just like dogs can get it, so can people. A person might be immune to the original form of parvovirus, but then there is also an infection called parvovirus B19. This can be found in both adults and children alike. Many a times people donot have any indications and sometimes may have a rash or a swelling at the joints. The affliction of the parvovirus B19 will recede in just a week or two. It can be painful for those suffering from it as it means a lot in terms of non attendance at either school or workplace.

To help the adults with joint swelling in a parvovirus B19 they have to be administered the ibuprofen or Aspirin. Lots of rest will be needed as well so that they muscle’s joints are not strained from too much movement.

For children, depending on their age, they can take Children’s Tylenol or Motrin to help with the swelling. It is only a doctor that can advise on the treatment for the tiny tots and those of very young age.

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