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rottweiler not well

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Question
Hi, I have a 3 month old rottweiler and for the past two days he has been not eating any meals, is breathing heavy, does not want to play with anyone he just sleeps and has had diahorea. He has not had his vaccination for the parvo virus but we have kept him away from dogs the whole time. He is due for his vaccination in 3 days. In your opinion Does this sound like he has parvo? Thanking you, maddison

Answer
With parvo the puppy is usually vomiting, too. At three months, he should already have been inoculated against parvo, particularly since rottweilers are particularly susceptible to it. It is a nasty virus and is easily brought in on one's shoes or even by birds.

He definitely is sick, however, and needs to be seen by a veterinarian. Be sure to take a stool specimen in for examination.