You may be requested to provide a specimen to confirm if Campylobacter was the cause of the illness. This bacteria can be fatal in puppies and kittens. A parvo test on puppies may show positive for parvo, but a second test will hopefully show negative. Also, carriers can be asymptomatic, which means that they will not show any signs, yet they will pass the bacteria on to other animals, infecting them. A floral-type smell may be detected due to the bacteria.
Diarrhea progresses to a mustard colored watery consistency.
Do NOT over medicate. Use ONLY Cephalexin, OR Baytril when Cephalexin is not available. Some have used Flagyl, but it works more slowly. Symptoms usually appear 12-48 hours after exposure to the bacteria. Death occurs because of dehydration.