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Signs may vary (3) anaphylactic)-related red flags and progression (1) and bloody (1) cardiogenic (1) death may occur within 48–72 hours after onset of clinical signs (1) evaluate for bordetella bronchiseptica infection-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for septic arthritis-related red flags and progression (1) evaluate for shock (hypovolemic (1) foul-smelling diarrhea that can quickly lead to life-threatening dehydration. Affected pups often develop abdominal pain and bloating. The virus’s attack on bone marrow leads to low white blood cell counts (1) General symptoms include lethargy (1) increasing risk of sepsis (1) loss of appetite (1) septic (1) severe vomiting (1) so fever and septic shock can occur in advanced cases. Without prompt treatment (1)
Symptom matches are best-effort. If a symptom is severe or sudden, contact a veterinarian promptly.

General and Multi-System

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Shock (hypovolemic, septic, cardiogenic, anaphylactic)
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Dog - Can occur across breeds depending on risk factors.
Signs may vary evaluate for shock (hypovolemic septic cardiogenic anaphylactic)-related red flags and progression

Shock (hypovolemic, septic, cardiogenic, anaphylactic) is included in the VetSCT clinical taxonomy. This page…

Infectious and Parasitic

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Bordetella bronchiseptica infection
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Dog - Can occur across breeds depending on risk factors.
Signs may vary evaluate for bordetella bronchiseptica infection-related red flags and progression

Bordetella bronchiseptica infection is included in the VetSCT clinical taxonomy. This page provides owner and…

Legacy / Unmapped

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Canine Parvovirus (Parvo)
Dog - All Breeds (unvaccinated puppies at highest risk; e.g. Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher, Labrador, German Shepherd)
General symptoms include lethargy severe vomiting loss of appetite and bloody foul-smelling diarrhea that can quickly lead to life-threatening dehydration. Affected pups often develop abdominal pain and bloating. The virus’s attack on bone marrow leads to low white blood cell counts increasing risk of sepsis +2 more

Parvovirus is a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease that attacks rapidly dividing cells, most sev…

Musculoskeletal and Orthopedic

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Septic arthritis
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Dog - Can occur across breeds depending on risk factors.
Signs may vary evaluate for septic arthritis-related red flags and progression

Septic arthritis is included in the VetSCT clinical taxonomy. This page provides owner and veterinary context…

For pet owners
Use this page to learn what a symptom can mean, what to track at home, and when to get help. Bring notes to your appointment (timeline, appetite, water intake, urination, stool, vomiting episodes, medications and supplements).
For veterinary perspective
Each condition page summarizes common presentations, typical evaluation steps, and treatment approaches. It is not a substitute for diagnosis. Your veterinarian will consider breed, age, exam findings, and tests.