Parvo deposited from these faeces can survive in the environment for over a year even in freezing temperatures. Vaccination against Parvo is most important in the early stages of a dog s life. Parvo is not transmitted from dogs to humans. Dogs with Parvo show signs at about 4 days after infection. Parvo may be treated by your veterinarian.
Treatment involves antibiotics and fluid, and sometimes plasma infusion to replace lost fluids.
Early detection is critical for the survival of the dog. A veterinarian will look at your dog s medical history and then its clinical signs before deciding whether to conduct a Parvo antigen test. The veterinarian takes a small sample of faeces to use in the test and you can receive a result during the course of the consultation. There are two key things you can do if your dog is showing signs of Parvo infection.