If you have a dog, you need to make sure you get it the proper vaccinations. If you do not, your dog will likely get sick. Some problems are very serious and can lead to death. To help you, below are two of these problems so you can get your dog treatment fast.

Parvo

Parvo is a virus that generally attacks the intestines and makes the animal very sick quickly. If your dog does get parvo, one of the first things it will do is have diarrhea. The diarrhea will have a very bad smell and can even cause you to vomit it smells so bad. The dog cannot control the diarrhea, so you will need to make sure to put your dog in a place that makes it easy to clean up after. The dog will also become very lethargic, pant a lot, not eat or drink, and be very weak.

If you notice these symptoms, your vet can try to treat your dog. They will give them medications to help with the symptoms and put your dog on IV fluids to prevent dehydration. You should know, parvo can lead to death.

If your dog lives you will have to continue treatment at home. For example, you may want to consider feeding your dog chicken and rice for a few weeks until they get their entire appetite back.

Distemper

Distemper is a type of virus and there is no cure for it. Some signs you will notice if your dog gets distemper include a high fever, watery discharge from eyes and nose, and red eyes. Your dog will also be very tired and not want to eat. They will vomit, cough, and have diarrhea. If not treated, the virus spreads to the spinal cord and causes things like hysteria, paralysis, seizures, and death.

Your vet will take a blood test and check your dog's urine to determine if they have distemper.  The only thing that can be done is to help with the symptoms. The vet may give your dog IV fluids and prescribe antibiotics. There may also be other medications your vet will give your dog.

Distemper is very contagious so wash all your dog's bedding and anything else your dog sleeps on regularly. If they have stuffed toys throw them away. If they have rubber toys soak them in bleach or throw them away.

If you have questions about any of these health problems talk to your dog's veterinarian or contact a vet hospital like Columbine Animal Hospital & Emergency Clinic, and they can give you much more details.