Can the parvol virus stay in your dog for 5 weeks or so before it becomes sick. I bought a dog from a breeder and when I phone her to tell her my dog was sick and asked her if any of hers were sick, she told me no. By Saturday (3 days Later) she had cleared all those puppies from her house. She put an add the paper and sold them at half price. This makes me wonder if the dog can carry the virus for a while before it becomes sick.

It's usually with in a few days of coming in contact with the virus that the symptoms start to appear. Has your dog been to the vet? If not, and you are planning a visit, call a head and inform the vet that you suspect your puppy may have come in contact with the disease. Make sure to bring your pup in a carrier.

Here are some things to look for:

* Lethargic. If your dog normally likes to play and has high energy, this is the clearest sign that something is wrong. You could say they act depressed.
* Lack of Appetite. The more common strains attack the digestive system.
* Vomiting with no change in diet. It usually looks clear and foamy.
* Bloody Diarrhea.
* Stronger Feces Odor. It’s unmistakable and you will never forget it.

The vomiting and diarrhea are the most dangerous, as they can quickly lead to dehydration and malnutrition. This leads to other problems that eventually compound on top of each other to finally kill the dog. And fast.

Please make plans to get your dog vaccinated as soon as possible.

What are the symptoms of parvolvirus?

* Lethargic. If your dog normally likes to play and has high energy, this is the clearest sign that something is wrong. You could say they act depressed.
* Lack of Appetite. The more common strains attack the digestive system.
* Vomiting with no change in diet. It usually looks clear and foamy.
* Bloody Diarrhea.
* Stronger Feces Odor. Its unmistakable and you will never forget it.