It is normal for dogs to be drowsy after minor injections. What we need to note is that parvovirus is a severe infectious disease. The parvovirus mainly destroys the intestinal epithelial mucosa of dogs, causing dogs to have symptoms such as anorexia, vomiting, and diarrhea. Dogs actually become tired due to the invasion of the virus, so Like to sleep. During the treatment period, dogs usually need to fast from food and water, which also means that throughout the entire parvo stage, dogs are in a low-energy stage, so it is very normal for dogs to be sleepy after injections. In other words, regardless of the injection, Dogs are lethargic throughout the parvo stage or not.

Precautions for dogs during the treatment of parvovirus:

1. The treatment cycle for parvovirus is generally about 7 days. Professional hospitals mainly require hospitalization for injections and infusions, which are relatively expensive. High, it requires the owner to have a certain financial ability. If you don’t have enough conditions to go to the hospital for treatment, don’t give up. There are also many cases of people curing minor cases at home, so be prepared to spend more time and energy.

2. The owner’s companionship and encouragement are very important. During the dog’s illness, the owner must pay attention to maintaining a positive attitude and accompanying the dog, which can help the dog defeat parvovirus.

3. During the period of vomiting and diarrhea, food and water must be fasted. Feeding can be given within 1 to 2 days after the vomiting stops and the diarrhea subsides, but be careful not to feed too much and feed with high nutrition. , easy-to-digest food, it is recommended to eat small meals frequently.

4. Pay attention to keeping your dog warm. The dog’s immunity is a key to defeating the virus and an important line of defense to prevent complications. Therefore, you must not let your dog catch a cold and pay attention to keeping warm. .

5. Parvovirus is very contagious and survivable, so families with multiple dogs must pay attention to isolating healthy dogs and sick dogs, and they must be disinfected regularly. It is still highly infectious after being stored at room temperature for 3 months, and can survive in feces for months or even years. But the virus does not infect humans or cats, so owners don’t have to worry about themselves.