PARVOVIRUS: Dogs Deadly Disease <h2> Today we are going to discuss about Dogs deadly disease called PARVOVIRUS simply called PARVO.</h2> <br /> <br /> <div class="name" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 6px; vertical-align: baseline;"> WHAT IS PARVOVIRUS?</div> <div class="name" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 6px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi455JA3DcV26UD-ZEVTOhqf6UGhLi3-PAODUSe9zI_TUmU2BTVOdUhh5RKtspPyZ5jJjIxs0qQwI-ulQwyJMCxolK_TSDJcX58PtCQ6tHMg-tD6mIl2ln2v6TcnKGWbDL_un7nXAgfPF3y/s1600/file_335_column_does-my-dog-have-parvovirus.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="242" data-original-width="460" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi455JA3DcV26UD-ZEVTOhqf6UGhLi3-PAODUSe9zI_TUmU2BTVOdUhh5RKtspPyZ5jJjIxs0qQwI-ulQwyJMCxolK_TSDJcX58PtCQ6tHMg-tD6mIl2ln2v6TcnKGWbDL_un7nXAgfPF3y/s320/file_335_column_does-my-dog-have-parvovirus.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <span id="goog_1647490859"></span><span id="goog_1647490860"></span><br /></div> <div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 28px; padding: 0px 0px 33px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Parvovirus in dogs</span> is a potentially fatal infection that damages the intestines and causes severe <a href="https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/diarrhea-dog-cat-30.htm" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0173cd; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">diarrhea</a> and dehydration. With severe dehydration, blood no longer circulates as it should and your dog may die before diarrhea develops. When the intestine is damaged, blood vessels that nourish the intestine are also damaged. The blood vessels break and blood enters the intestine. At the same time, bacteria travel from the intestines out into the blood vessels and are carried throughout the body. Just as diarrhea can cause death, an infection in the blood (septicemia) can also cause death.</div> <div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 28px; padding: 0px 0px 33px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <br /> <ul> <li><b>WHAT CAN CAUSE PARVOVIRUS?</b></li> </ul> </div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.5em; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.6em; vertical-align: baseline;"> Parvovirus is caused by infection with CPV, most often, CPV-2a or CPV-2b. All dogs are at risk for developing canine parvovirus especially <b style="border: 0px none; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.6px; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Puppies</b> less than 4 months old and <b style="border: 0px none; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.6px; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">dogs that have not been vaccinated </b>against the virus are at increased risk for infection.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.5em; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.6em; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="font-size: 1.05em;">Although newborn puppies receive antibodies from their mothers that help provide immunity, but immunity to CPV wears off before the puppies' immune systems are developed enough to destroy the virus and fight off infection.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.5em; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.6em; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="font-size: 1.05em;"><br /></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.5em; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.6em; vertical-align: baseline;"> <br /> <ul> <li><b style="font-size: 1.05em;">DOGS THAT CAN CONTACT PARVOVIRUS?</b></li> </ul> </div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.6em; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="font-size: 1.05em;">Dogs in pet stores, animal shelters, and breeding kennels<b style="border: 0px none; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.6px; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </b> also are at increased risk. Overcrowding and poor sanitary conditions make it easier for the virus to spread. Certain breed</span><span style="font-size: 1.05em;"> of dog (e.g., English springer spaniels, rottweilers, Doberman pinschers) and dogs that have another health condition may have a higher risk for developing severe disease.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.6em; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="font-size: 1.05em;"><br /></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.6em; vertical-align: baseline;"> <br /> <ul> <li><b style="font-size: 16.8px;">SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF PARVOVIRUS</b></li> </ul> </div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #574754; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-weight: 200; line-height: 1.225em; margin: 0.7em 0px 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.4em; vertical-align: baseline;"> Parvovirus is an acute illness,<span style="color: #666666; font-size: 1.05em;"> which means that symptoms develop suddenly, usually within 2–10 days of exposure. In most cases, dogs that are infected with the virus do not develop the disease (called asymptomatic infection). Canine parvovirus often is fatal in puppies. Sometimes, puppies collapse and die without showing prior signs of infection.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.5em; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.6em; vertical-align: baseline;"> Signs and symptoms of canine parvovirus include the following:</div> <ul> <li style="border: 0px none; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0px 0px 5px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Bloody diarrhea (often severe)</li> <li style="border: 0px none; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0px 0px 5px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Fever</li> <li style="border: 0px none; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0px 0px 5px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Lethargy (lack of energy)</li> <li style="border: 0px none; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0px 0px 5px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Loss of appetite</li> <li style="border: 0px none; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0px 0px 5px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Malaise (discomfort associated with illness)</li> <li style="border: 0px none; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0px 0px 5px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Rapid weight loss</li> <li style="border: 0px none; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0px 0px 5px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Vomiting</li> </ul> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.5em; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.6em; vertical-align: baseline;"> </div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.5em; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.6em; vertical-align: baseline;"> <div style="color: #666666; font-family: arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif;"> Without immediate treatment, canine parvovirus often progresses quickly. CPV can cause death within 2–3 days of the onset of symptoms, so it is important to seek veterinary care as soon as possible.</div> <div style="color: #666666; font-family: arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: #666666; font-family: arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: #666666; font-family: arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif;"> </div> <ul> <li><b style="font-size: 1.05em;">VETERINARY TREATMENT FOR DOGS WITH PARVOVIRUS</b></li> </ul> <br /> <div style="color: #666666; font-family: arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif;"> <b><br /></b></div> <div class="panes" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: medium; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <div class="pane active" id="selTab" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 28px; padding: 0px 0px 33px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">A dog with parvovirus</span><span style="font-weight: inherit;"> should receive immediate veterinary care. Treatment will include the following:</span></div> <ul style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 28px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: -30px 0px 0px 20px; padding: 5px 0px 25px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">IV fluids to counter dehydration</li> <li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://www.1800petmeds.com/Antibiotics+Anti+Infective-cat72.html" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0173cd; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Antibiotics</a> to prevent septicemia</li> <li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://www.1800petmeds.com/Vitamins-ingredient-probiotics-1-cat235-6-100390.html" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0173cd; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Probiotics</a> to replenish the normal intestinal flora</li> <li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Injectable vitamins, especially Vitamins B & C to help the immune system</li> <li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Colostrum to provide antibacterial elements to fight the infection within the gut</li> <li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Glucosamine to coat the intestines</li> </ul> <div class="name" style="border: 0px; 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font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 28px; padding: 0px 0px 33px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Give dogs with parvovirus <a href="https://www.1800petmeds.com/Fast+Balance+G.I.-prod10905.html" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0173cd; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Fast Balance-G.I</a>. to repopulate the damaged intestine with good bacteria. Provide frequent feeding of small amounts of warmed chicken broth. Once the <a href="https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/vomiting-causes-dog-cat-36.htm" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0173cd; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">vomiting</a> has stopped, add a mashed potato (no butter or salt) to the warmed broth and continue feeding small amounts. If your dog's symptoms continue to improve, add a tiny amount of chicken to the broth and mashed potato. For a dog allergic to chicken, try dilute cottage cheese and rice or a form of rice baby food that is acceptable.</div> <div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 28px; padding: 0px 0px 33px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Human drinks, such as Gatorade and sports drinks, are not ideal for rehydrating pets because they are high in carbohydrates. They can be used for a short period. Meat broth is better for dehydrated or sick pets.</div> <div class="name" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 6px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <ul> <li>VACCINATION FOR PARVOVIRUS.</li> </ul> </div> <div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 28px; padding: 0px 0px 33px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <a href="https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/vaccine-side-effects-dog-cat-45.htm" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0173cd; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Vaccination</a> helps dogs avoid symptoms of parvo infection. Many dogs vaccinated as puppies maintain resistance to infection throughout life. In part, this protection is provided by antibodies made by your dog's white blood cells.</div> <div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 28px; padding: 0px 0px 33px; vertical-align: baseline;"> To confirm that your dog is protected, have your veterinarian draw blood and measure the level of parvo antibodies. This antibody level, also called a titer, is one gauge of your dog's protection against this specific disease. Many dog day care facilities accept titer tests as proof of protection rather than requiring that dogs be re-vaccinated annually.</div> <div class="name" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 6px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <ul> <li>PROBIOTICS FOR PARVOVIRUS</li> </ul> </div> <div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 28px; padding: 0px 0px 33px; vertical-align: baseline;"> In addition to vaccine-induced antibodies, you can help prevent parvovirus by promoting good bacteria in your pet's intestines. Good, healthy bacteria help your dog resist all types of infection. Feeding <a href="https://www.1800petmeds.com/NaturVet+Digestive+Enzymes+with+Prebiotics+++Probiotics-prod10803.html" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0173cd; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">NaturVet Digestive Enzymes Plus Probiotic</a> is an excellent way to maintain good intestinal bacteria.</div> <div class="name" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 6px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <ul> <li>DEWORMING</li> </ul> </div> <div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 28px; padding: 0px 0px 33px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Dogs with intestinal <a href="https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/worms-dog-cat-5.htm" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0173cd; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">worms</a> tend to have a weak immune system, which puts them at a higher risk of contracting parvovirus. Prevent worms by using monthly <a href="https://www.1800petmeds.com/Heartworm-cat11.html?source=dog" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0173cd; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">heartworm medication</a> that includes an intestinal dewormer. For example, use <a href="https://www.1800petmeds.com/Heartgard+Plus+Chewables-prod10002.html" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0173cd; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Heartgard Plus</a> or <a href="https://www.1800petmeds.com/Revolution-prod10265.html" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0173cd; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Revolution</a>. All heartworm medications require a prescription.</div> <div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 28px; padding: 0px 0px 33px; vertical-align: baseline;"> An alternative is to worm your puppy or adult dog four times a year with an over-the counter medication.</div> <div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 6px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </div> <ul> <li>SANITATION, AVOID DOG FECES.</li> </ul> <br /> <div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 28px; padding: 0px 0px 33px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Do not take a puppy without vaccine protection to pet stores, dog parks, or roadside pet elimination areas. If dogs with parvo have ever defecated in these areas, the virus can persist in the soil for several years. In addition to staying in the soil, the virus can be carried away from the site of defecation on shoes, so that areas in the vicinity of where dogs have defecated can also be a source of infection. You can use bleach to kill the virus on the soil.</div> <div class="name" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 6px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <ul> <li> AVOID DOG STRESS.</li> </ul> </div> <div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 28px; padding: 0px 0px 33px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Dogs stressed mentally or physically become ill easily because the adrenal glands secrete cortisol. Cortisol alters blood flow and it slows down disease-fighting white blood cells. If stressed, your dog's intestines will not receive the blood, oxygen, and white blood cells he or she needs to stay healthy. If your dog is exposed to parvovirus, the virus has an easier time becoming established and causing illness.</div> <div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 28px; padding: 0px 0px 33px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </div> <ul> <li><b style="color: #4f4f4f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit;">CAN PARVOVIRUS SPREAD TO HUMANS?</b></li> </ul> <br /> <div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 28px; padding: 0px 0px 33px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="color: #4f4f4f; font-family: "open sans" , sans-serif;">NO! it can never, Parvovirus can only be transmitted through dogs, cats and other mammals. </span><span style="color: #4f4f4f; font-family: "open sans" , sans-serif; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Although humans cannot catch the parvovirus from dogs, they can and often do play a major role in spreading the disease in the dog population. The canine parvovirus is an extremely hardy disease that can live in a dormant but infectious state in the environment for one year or longer. When people handle dogs that may be infected with the parvovirus at shelters, kennels, animal clinics or dog parks and then pet another dog before thoroughly washing their hands, they unwittingly infect otherwise healthy dogs with the virus particles that they carried over from the infected dog.</span></div> </div> </div> </div> 123PreviousNextPARVOVIRUS: Dogs Deadly Disease Today we are going to discuss about Dogs deadly disease called PARVOVIRUS simply called PARVO. WHAT IS PARVOVIRUS? Parvovirus in dogs is a potentially fatal infection that damages the intestines and… Read more » 08 Feb 2019