Subject: Re: Parvovirus
Posted by LizM on July 16, 2008 at 01:58:46:
In Reply to: Parvovirus posted by gina on July 15, 2008 at 18:24:18:
Yes, there is: Found this - this was from a British website - not sure if there are national differences but I would be surprised if there were (interesting about the Corona Virus..). Vaccination is a wonderful invention.Parvovirus
The Parvovirus is, unfortunately, the most common viral illness in dogs. Parvo is more likely to infect a puppy versus an adult dog. Vaccinating a puppy against Parvo is complicated because the maternal antibody can interfere with the vaccine. Which is why puppies receive the Parvo vaccine every three to four weeks, starting at six weeks of age, until they are between 16 and 20 weeks. "It is possible this vaccine confers lifelong immunity once it does work, but most veterinarians continue to recommend yearly vaccinations for it," writes Richards. Corona
The Corona virus may cause the Parvo virus to become fatal, especially if the two infections occur concurrently. On the other hand, on its own, the Corona virus can cause minimal damage to the intestine and may also not even cause a clinical illness.
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