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Why is my parvo dog's butt swollen with grass & hunched over?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 20 lbs

You My dog has parvo and I came home tonight and he has grass sticking out his but and his butt hole is swollen out and red. He is walking with his back hunched up

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Answered By Isabelle Roese, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on August 16th, 2017

Poor Shadow. Parvovirus is a though disease to recover from. In addition, he could have swollen something he should not have. The grass you see could be worms that have died and are coming out. It sounds like Shadow is uncomfortable and I would suggest a recheck ar the vet office. Shadow may need additional medicine. Good luck and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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