parvo
noun
par·vo ˈpär-(ˌ)vō 
: parvovirus sense 2
Example Sentences
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Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 In the release from the Department of Agriculture & Rural Development, Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory director Dr. Kim Dodd said that further testing was in fact showing the deceased dogs all had parvo. Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022 Affected dogs tested negative for parvo during initial screening by veterinarians, the Otsego County shelter and the Clare County animal control director have said. Chris Boyette, CNN, 23 Aug. 2022 Earlier this month, Ostego County Animal Shelter posted about the mysterious illness infecting dogs in the area, saying several dogs developed parvo-like symptoms, but tested negative. Caitlin O'kane, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2022 Canine parvovirus, also known as CPV or parvo, affects a dog's gastrointestinal tracts and is spread by dog-to-dog contact and contact with contaminated feces and environments. Layla Mcmurtrie, Detroit Free Press, 23 Aug. 2022 The clinic is recovering from an exposure to the highly contagious virus known as parvo as well. Mindy Moradi And Sophie Cadran, oregonlive, 9 Aug. 2022 Days later, the breeder called King to tell her that puppies from the same litter were dying from canine parvovirus – better known as parvo – which is highly contagious and is spread from dog to dog by direct or indirect contact with their feces. Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 24 Feb. 2022 Because unvaccinated pets are the most likely pets to be surrendered to an animal shelter, the odds increase that a shelter will experience an outbreak of parvo or distemper at some point. Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Sep. 2021 See More
Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 In the release from the Department of Agriculture & Rural Development, Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory director Dr. Kim Dodd said that further testing was in fact showing the deceased dogs all had parvo. Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022 Affected dogs tested negative for parvo during initial screening by veterinarians, the Otsego County shelter and the Clare County animal control director have said. Chris Boyette, CNN, 23 Aug. 2022 Earlier this month, Ostego County Animal Shelter posted about the mysterious illness infecting dogs in the area, saying several dogs developed parvo-like symptoms, but tested negative. Caitlin O'kane, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2022 Canine parvovirus, also known as CPV or parvo, affects a dog's gastrointestinal tracts and is spread by dog-to-dog contact and contact with contaminated feces and environments. Layla Mcmurtrie, Detroit Free Press, 23 Aug. 2022 The clinic is recovering from an exposure to the highly contagious virus known as parvo as well. Mindy Moradi And Sophie Cadran, oregonlive, 9 Aug. 2022 Days later, the breeder called King to tell her that puppies from the same litter were dying from canine parvovirus – better known as parvo – which is highly contagious and is spread from dog to dog by direct or indirect contact with their feces. Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 24 Feb. 2022 Because unvaccinated pets are the most likely pets to be surrendered to an animal shelter, the odds increase that a shelter will experience an outbreak of parvo or distemper at some point. Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Sep. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1976, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
parvo
noun
par·vo ˈpär-ˌvō
: parvovirus sense 2
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