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Parvo is a viral disease that attacks the intestinal tract and immune system of dogs, especially puppies. It was first identified in 1978 and can be transmitted by direct or indirect contact with feces, diarrhea or vomit from a dog that has been infected.

Incubation & Indications

When a dog has been exposed to Parvo, the virus will enter the dog’s lymphatic system and incubate. Once the virus has completed the incubation stage, which can take from three to fifteen days, it will work its way into the intestinal tract and bone marrow. At that time, the dog will begin to show symptoms that can include diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy, depression, dehydration, high fever and even sudden death.

Traditional Treatment

Historically, treatment has involved taking your dogs to the vet where they will be kept for two or three days and given IV drips and anaesthetics. As well as that, they will be alone in an unfamiliar environment, which can only cause your pets yet further distress. This treatment is not guaranteed to be successful - the only thing you can be certain of is that it will cost you hundreds of dollars.

Homeopathic Treatment

However, new, safer and more cost-effective 100%-natural solutions can now be obtained, thanks to the hard work and dedicated research of a few companies, one of which is Amber Technology from Utah.

Not only are these products safe (no side-effects have been identified), but you can treat your dog at home in its every-day environment for a fraction of the cost of the traditional treatment at a vet’s.

Clinical Tests

Amber Technology has tested two of its products, Parvaid and Vibactra Plus, to determine whether the virus could be prevented at the incubation stage (i.e. before the dog begins to show any symptoms). The results of these studies prove that using Parvaid and Vibactra Plus before the dog becomes symptomatic results in 90% of puppies not showing any symptoms at all.

But, if they have been vaccinated or wormed within a week of the onset of Parvo the numbers are less. If the dog has been exposed to Parvo AND has another illness, such as coccidia, the percentage numbers decline. (Amber Technology does not have an opinion as per the maintenance of vaccinations. Amber Technology asks that you do your own research and make your own determinations as to whether or not you will vaccinate.)

Parvaid As A Prevention Technique

It takes an average of three days for the incubation process to take place. Let the puppy expose itself to the virus and allow its system to build its immunities for a couple of days. On the second day begin giving Parvaid and Vibactra Plus. This process gives your puppy a better chance of preventing the virus from reaching the intestinal tract (90% of the time, according to studies). The puppy can contract the illness if the exposure is not allowed because the puppy does not have the chance to build any immunity to the virus.

This process is not a guarantee. As soon as the preventative treatment has been finished the puppy can contract the illness, either immediately afterwards or in the future. If this occurs you should begin the full dose recommended for the treatment of Parvo.

There are a few other things to consider:

** Adult dogs can also become infected as well as puppies. ** If you have more than one dog there is a high risk that many will become infected if the virus is present. ** Parvo can be spread via vectors such as mosquitoes, flies and other animals making it almost impossible to keep your yard free of the virus. ** Since the virus multiplies easily and likes to hide in the ground, it can be all around your dog’s environment; therefore you are better off using Parvaid as a Preventative rather than trying to eradicate the virus from your yard.

If you would like to learn more about parvo and your options, please visit our site: http://www.ParvoBuster.com.

- Rae & Mark