Disease
Parvo
Parvo attacks the intestinal tract, white blood cells and heart muscle. Signs of infection are depression, loss of appetite, vomiting, severe diarrhea, fever and sometimes kennel cough symptoms. The illness is contracted through contact with the infected feces of another dog. It is most common in puppies.
Contact your Coordinator immediately if you believe your foster dog may have this illness.
Distemper
Distemper is an extremely contagious and often fatal viral disease. It is an airborne infection that can be transmitted with or without direct contact with an infected dog through mucus, urine and feces. Some of the symptoms include squinting, congestion of the eyes, puss from the eyes, weight loss, coughing, vomiting, nasal discharge and diarrhea.
DISTEMPER IS NOT VERY COMMON!
Contact your Coordinator immediately if you suspect Distemper.