My puppy has parvo and we just noticed it. Unfortunaltly there are no 24 hour vets in our area and he is lathargic, won't eat, won't drink, and has diareaha. We are giving him pedialite and gatorade and he throws it all up, so I wanted to know how can I keep him alive until Monday morning until I can get him to the vet in the morning? Please help I do not want to lose my puppy he is only 3 months old and we love him so much and I am scared because it is not looking good. Please help!!! Thanks.
2006-10-28 17:32:11 · 24 answers · asked by erinfitz831 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Ok here is an update- he is keeping all the fluids down now and has more energy then saturday and me and my husband stayed up with him all night to keep him hydrated as much as possible and he is no longer throwing up and looks better. Thanks everybody!!! I will keep you all informed and it is looking a lot better then last night!! Thank God!!!He will definitly be going to the vet bright and early monday morning as soon as they open. Since as I said before there are no 24 hour vet's in my area so if that was possible he would have been there as soon as I noticed it but thanks to everybody who gave all the great suggestions. I will let everyone know what happens in the morning!!It looks promising as of right now!!
2006-10-29 09:56:40 · update #1
Get a human baby medicine shooter. You can get them from grocery stores. Use that to get fluids in him. Even if he throws up, keep doing it. A little will stay down and keep him alive.
Use Pedialyte water and meat baby food watered down to liquid. If the pup won't open his mouth, squirt the liquid in the back of his mouth on the outside of his teeth.
Make sure he swallows and don't let him suck any into his lungs.
Good luck.
PS. You should be prepared to do this every hour or so thu the night. Dehydration is what kills the little guys and it kills quickly.
Now you know why vaccines should start at 2 months of age. You will be wiser next time.
2006-10-28 17:42:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your puppy can't wait until Monday. Have you called your vet to see if there is an emergency number referred on their answering machine? If your vet doesn't take emergencies then look for one in the area that does. You just can't wait on this one as home remedies won't keep your pup okay until Monday morning I'm afraid.
Vaccination is your best defense against parvo in a puppy, but unfortunately, it is not a guarantee that your puppy won't get it. There are certain circumstances that can still pass it on, like if your pup eats the droppings of a dog that was infected. I had a puppy that got it this very way and is when the vet told me how it can still be contracted. My puppy was entirely up to date on all of her shots. Fortunately for her, we got her in at the first signs of not being her active self and she pulled thru, but most do not if medical treatment isn't gotten ASAP.
2006-10-28 18:20:08 · answer #2 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Parvo is a killer and it kills fast. Find a vet NOW!
I worked for a vet, we saw a lot of puppies with Parvo. Most of them had never been vaccinated. It's very sad because even with hospitalization, they don't all make it. There is nothing that you can do at home to help your puppy, he needs to get to a vet ASAP and be hospitalized.
He needs IV fluids, he isn't going to be able to eat or drink. He needs medications and vitamins, and you aren't able to give him the care he is going to need to make it through this.
Parvo is extremely contagious so don't allow any other dogs (especially puppies) around him or your home. You will have to thoroughly clean and disinfect your home before you bring him (or any other puppies) home..
Time is extremely important, he needs all the help he can get (from a vet) and he needs it now. I wish you all the best and hope he pulls through.
2006-10-29 05:39:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you know it is parvo? I mean this seriously by the way, I wouldn't know if it was my dog.
Is it possible that he might have eaten something poisionous instead?
My dog was really sick about 3-4 weeks back and had all the signs you mentioned that lasted about 4 days and when I took him to the vets on day 2 they tested him, gave him some antibiotics, told me to feed him rice mixed with this Medi-Cal® Canine Gastro Formula. The vet figured he ate something he shouldn't have, but other then that was fine.
I would really look in the phone book, there has to be an emergency vet office somewhere near where you live, even if its a farm vet.. someone to help you and your furry little guy.
Goodluck and keep us informed :)
2006-10-28 18:10:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You say you love your puppy, but have you ever taken it to a vet? Did you know anything about puppies when you brought it home? Anything at all?
And why wait until Monday. You wouldn't wait until Monday to see a doctor if you had ebola... which kills about the same percentage of people as untreated parvo does of dogs.
Seriously, any vet would tell you the dog needed parvo shots, and why. Did you ignore a vets advice, or buy a new puppy and not even talk to a vet?
Either way, you should be making a spay appointment soon. Your own.
2006-10-28 19:43:18 · answer #5 · answered by Cerulean 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
most vets have emergency line you can call or get another vet...
how do you know its Parvo?? waiting this long if it is will be the end of your puppy.. or it will surely hamper his chances...
Parvo has a very nasty smell.. are you sure its not just upset tummy or food problems??
always always vaccinate any puppy - infact you should NEVER get an unvaccinated puppy..
if this guy has Parvo you need to be aware you can spread it to other dogs or other areas so be extra careful.. bleach your shoes before you go anywhere... and you will need to clean EVERYTHING in your home/yard
2006-10-28 17:42:01 · answer #6 · answered by CF_ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He should have been vaccinated by his age...he should have had 3 of the 4 round series. Anyways...try the unflavored pedialyte. You may want to find the closest emergency vet bc a pup with parvo can go down fast...and I can't tell you that it can wait until monday if he has parvo, bc he probably won't.
2006-10-28 17:42:13 · answer #7 · answered by lilbit 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call the vets in your area and ask them to see your dog because it is an emergency! What about your own vet? Has he even seen one? Has he had any of his shots? It is much cheaper and easier to protect against a doisease like parvo than to cure it. If you wait until Monday, your dog will die.
2006-10-28 17:37:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are emergency clinics for pets. Call your vets number and there should be a recorded message that tells you what to do in emergencies. Also you could call the shelter and ask them where there is an emergency clinic you could take your puppy. Don't wait until Monday or you most likely will lose your puppy. Try looking in the yellow pages for emergency clinics for pets if the other suggestions fail. The best one is call the vets number and listen to the message.
2006-10-28 17:43:06 · answer #9 · answered by papricka w 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry dear. When a dog shows signs of parvo, it is usually too late to save them. He apparently didn't have the parvo vaccination. If a dog doesn't get vaccinated and is exposed to parvo, such as in the yard, he will usually pass on. Again, I'm sorry. I suggest if you get another puppy, have him vaccinated before you bring him home. Parvo lives in yards for years.
2006-10-28 18:11:33 · answer #10 · answered by rkh2549@sbcglobal.net 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋