Gastroenteritis in Dogs — Why Early Vaccination Can Save Your Puppy's Life
Parvovirus kills hundreds of puppies in Pune every year. Early vaccination is the only prevention. Here is our complete vaccination protocol and what to watch for.
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What is Canine Gastroenteritis?
The most dangerous cause is Canine Parvovirus (CPV) — a highly contagious viral disease that kills rapidly, especially in unvaccinated puppies.
⚠️ Parvovirus survives in soil for up to 1 year. A puppy does not need to meet an infected dog to catch it — contaminated shoes, hands or grass are enough.
Signs of Parvovirus
- Severe, bloody diarrhoea — often the first visible sign
- Profuse vomiting — cannot keep water down
- Extreme lethargy — puppy cannot stand or lift head
- Complete loss of appetite
Vaccination Protocol
- 6 weeks: DHPPi — Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza
- 9 weeks: DHPPi + Leptospirosis booster
- 12 weeks: DHPPi + Rabies
- 16 weeks: Final puppy booster + Kennel Cough
- Annual: Booster + Rabies
⚠️ Do not take your unvaccinated puppy to dog parks, pet shops or public areas. Until the 12-week vaccine is complete, carry your puppy — do not let it walk on public ground.
Treatment if Infected
Intensive supportive care — IV fluids, anti-nausea medication, antibiotics. Survival with early treatment: 80–95%. Without treatment: less than 10%.
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