Anyone know how long does parvo virus take to run its course? my pup is hospitalized at the moment and it's been 4 days since he was sick. I heard if a pup can pull through for 4-5 days, he's more likely to survive the battle. is that true?
2006-10-23 06:27:53 · 8 answers · asked by Khoo C 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I did talk to the vet and he even suggested euthanasia since my pup isn't showing much improvement. (the listlessness went away though) And he's made 4 days so far! I'm hoping he's strong enough to start making antibody to fight against the virus. The reason I'm asking this is because I want to hear more opinions from people whose pup survived this brutal virus; and the duration the virus takes to run its course.
2006-10-23 06:58:36 · update #1
The survival of any puppy from parvo depends partly on how early it was diagnosed and care began.
I had a puppy who had parvo once. The first day she showed signs of not eating, getting sick and being lethargic, I got her in and the vet said it looked like parvo and ran the test. My pup stayed at the vet for 2 days on an IV and then was healthy enuf to come home on antibiotics after the fact. Within a week, she was back to her normal self.
Unfortunately, parvo is one of those diseases that kills many of the dogs it infects. I hope your pup recovers from this illness. I'd say to stick it out if he's showing improvements of any kind to give it a little more time to see if more show.
2006-10-23 07:09:47 · answer #1 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your pet may be out of the woods,but would suggest taking Vet's advise and if the pup needs to stay at hospital a little longer then leave him.His chances of surviving will be better if left until Vet gives ok to bring him/her home.
2006-10-23 13:50:47 · answer #2 · answered by Help 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my pups showed no inprovement till day 5 of treatment on day 6 they where running around eating and barking and playing with each other as they did before the parvo..
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2006-10-25 15:07:03 · answer #3 · answered by karen_eiland 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good luck!! sorry your pup is sick. my boss got a puppy for her kids the week before xmas and it had parvo and died xmas morning. i think so long as the vet is taking care of it, it will be getting better. why dont you call them and see how things are going?
2006-10-23 13:48:58 · answer #4 · answered by mickey g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds correct. Good job on getting your pup to the vet and best of luck to you! I hope he's on the upswing.
2006-10-23 13:36:35 · answer #5 · answered by Shane 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure. I got a puppy and she had parvo unfortunately and passed. I hope your dog pulls through, and make sure to get him vaccinated. Good luck.
2006-10-23 13:35:37 · answer #6 · answered by nsg_2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i work in a vets office, and if he makes it 4 or 5 days, and is eating, and drinking well,and has harder stools his chances of making it are lookin pretty good
2006-10-23 13:38:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES AND GOOD LUCK
2006-10-23 13:32:01 · answer #8 · answered by beergr8 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋