Definition: Incubation period is a common term in medicine and may be used to describe any type of disease and pathogenic (disease-causing) organism infections. The incubation period is the time from exposure to a virus, bacteria, fungus, or parasite to the appearance of clinical signs.
It is important to note that during the incubation period, the animal may appear completely healthy with normal activity levels and no discernible symptoms. It is a good idea to isolate new pets - for their safety and for the safety of other pets - for at least a week to monitor for any signs of illness. This will allow for close monitoring of the new pet and reduce chances of infection in other pets.
Examples:
The incubation period of canine parvovirus (CPV or parvo) is 3 to 7 days. The incubation period for rabies is a few days to a few months, depending on the location of the bite wound, since the rabies virus travels up the nerves to the brain.
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