If your dog is up to date on shots this is probably not a virus but is more apt to be an infection of coccidia or giardia which are protozoan parasites.
If you have a pup that is not done with vaccinations then you may be looking at parvo or coronavirus.
You need to see a vet with your dog to get a positive diagnosis.
If it is parvo ask your vet about treatment with Tamiflu a human med that is helping dogs survive this disease.
There are also serious issues such as hemorrhagic gastroenteritis that this might be.You can read about this here
http://www.pethealthcare.net/html/body_canine_hemorrhagic_gastroenter.html
I'd get him in to a vet as soon as you can as the little dogs can dehydrate quickly from diarrhea like this.
Hope this helps you!
Edited by NHolmes on July 29 2005 at 12:05pm
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