Well a short story of what happen.My dog is about 3month's old.He has gotten pro-vo from being out in the yard.Well I can't seem to afford a vet at the moment.Well early this morning he was not eatting nor drinking anything.So I thought I should at least try and get some fluid's in his body.I bought a body of gaterade and spoon fed him.I just waited around and prayed for him.Well tonight he has gotten up and started eatting and drinking.He still seem's a bit weak.But he is eatting and drinking.My question is can a dog live with pro-vo?
2006-11-13 17:53:32 · 17 answers · asked by mizz_tooshort 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes they can!! My cocker spaniel puppy got parvo when he was about 4 months old. I did the same and took him to the vet and he told me he had parvo. My sister works in a vet office and she recommended doing the same as you have done. The most important thing is to keep the puppy hydrated. If they keep drinking their chances of getting though it are much better. My puppy was really sick for about a week but was fine after that. Your clean you yard up by spraying the infected area with bleach water. I have heard it can stay active with parvo for up to 2 years. Good Luck!!
2006-11-13 18:00:20 · answer #1 · answered by usmcspouse 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It is Parvo not provo and yes they can survive the virus, but seldom without vet attention. How do you know for sure it is parvo?????? Is it throwing up??? Is it lethargic??? Is is having the bloody, stinky diahrrea????? These are the symptoms of parvo, worms will cause the pup to quit eating and drinking also and worms will also kill the pup the same slow painful death parvo does. Keep getting fluids down the pup it is best not to give gatorade, but pedialyte. Keeping fluids down the pup is MOST IMPORTANT Parvo kills by dehydration and has to run its course. Worms kills the pup within the same time as parvo does. My advice to you is find a way to get the poor pup to the vet otherwise chances are it will die. Parvo has a 4-10 day incubation period, and I am sorry to say without vet attention the pup will more than likely die. Worms can be wrongly diagnosed as parvo and all it takes to save the pup is wormer, but worms can cause a virus that will lead to parvo also.
2006-11-14 01:24:05 · answer #2 · answered by badgirl41 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi just a note of support, my 3 month old Rottweiler had Parvo and she had to be hospitalized for 5 days because she would not eat or drink. They put her on an iv fluids and she not only survived, but thrived to live another 10 years.
I retrieved some information for you from a website called Workingdogs.com. Sorry it's so long but I felt it was really important for you to be educated on how serious an illness you're delaing with. God's blessings D / CYU
HOW IS PARVO TREATED?
Without intense treatment, the victims of parvo die of dehydration. Treatment generally consists of IV or sub-cutaneous fluids and antibiotics. There is no cure. Veterinarians can only treat the symptoms palliatively, and try to keep the dog alive by preventing dehydration and loss of proteins. As there is no cure for any virus, treatment for parvo is mostly that of supporting the different systems in the body during the course of the disease. This includes giving fluids, regulating electrolyte levels, controlling body temperature and giving blood transfusions when necessary.
Dogs who have survived parvo can get it again. In the case of some puppies, a puppy testing negative for Parvo one day could succumb to the virus within a matter of days. It strikes fast and without mercy. Dr. Cathy Priddle has warned that sulfa drugs have been known to cause dehydration in dogs, suggesting that animals infected with parvovirus should not be given sulfa drugs.
You may also consult a homeopathic or naturopathic veterinarian for alternative Parvo treatments. There are some natural and homeopathic treatments for Parvo on the retail market. Amber Technology offers Parvaid, an all natural herbal formula that the manufacturer claims has helped some animals overcome Parvo.
WILL MY DOG DIE IF HE GETS PARVO?
This is a very serious disease. Some puppies infected with parvovirus will die despite prompt and adequate treatment. While no extremely accurate statistics are available, a good guess is probably that 80% of puppies treated for parvovirus will live. Without treatment, probably 80% or more of the infected puppies would die.
Due to the high death rate, parvovirus gets a lot of free publicity. Many people just assume that any case of diarrhea in a dog is from parvovirus. This is not true. There are a lot of other diseases and disorders that lead to diarrhea. If you have a puppy, don't take any chances. Have your puppy examined by your vet if diarrhea is a factor in any disease. It is better to be safe than to be sorry.
If your dog becomes infected with parvovirus, he has about a 50-50 chance of survival. If he makes it through the first three to four days, he will usually make a rapid recovery, and be back on his feet within a week. It is vital, however, that he receives supportive therapy immediately. It must be stressed that this is not a bad case of doggy flu; without medical treatment, most puppies die.
2006-11-13 18:10:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It will be a tough road, but if you are willing to work at it, he has a chance.
Dehydration is what kills Parvo puppies. Gatorade is good to give him, keep that up. Pedialyte too. Also good: canned food or meat baby food. See if he'll take it like it is, but if not, water it down to liquid and spoon feed. He needs about 2 tablespoonfuls of liquid about every hour or so around the clock, but give him as much as he will take. If he gets too weak, or quits taking the spoon, a baby medicine shooter from Target or the grocery store will work well.
This is gonna get worse before it gets better. He's gonna be bad sick for about 2 weeks. You need to keep him clean, dry and hydrated. He should pull through.
Good luck
2006-11-13 18:10:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do you mean Parvo? and how do you know what he has if no vet check? Most vets will bill you if you can't pay all at once or call the local humane society office they may have low cost vet options. Gatorade is not good for puppies, however eating can be a good sign as long as he isn't vomiting it back up. At the very least call a vet's office and explain your issue about payment to them they may have some help for you.
2006-11-13 18:06:00 · answer #5 · answered by NotSoTweetOne 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do you mean what are the chances of your current puppy catching parvo after 2 previous dogs you've owned have died in the same household? ANSWER: Statistically high. You need to disinfect the entire house, but to be safe, I would not expose a puppy to the house until (s)he gets her parvo shot.
2016-03-19 07:39:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parvo has an extremely high mortality rate (somewhere in the 90% range). So to answer your question, it is POSSIBLE but it's not LIKELY. I'm extremely surprised to hear that he was doing better tonight. You should get some Pedialyte, that's better than Gatorade. And jump on the web to this website and order a bottle of this. My friends used it when they had parvo and I've heard of it doing a lot of good. What another used suggested of spraying down your yard is a solid idea but they said it lives for two years when in actuality it lives for 10 (ten) years.
Use this first link to keep your baby alive till you are able to get the Parvaid.
http://www.ambertech.com/parv/Parvo_Information_Self_Help_Guide.pdf
http://www.ambertech.com/products.php
It's the top product on the page. Expensive but it works.
2006-11-13 18:10:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
If you can't afford a vet, how do you know it is parvo??
Puppies and dogs are able to recover from parvo, but the treatment needs to start as soon as diagnosis is made and antibiotics need to be given. It also depends on the exact strain.
If your puppy has parvo and you are not getting care for it, it will surely die a painful death. You need to get it to a vet immediately.
Vaccinations given at the correct times would have prevented it.
Please find a way to get help for this puppy, or find someone who can. Parvo is not a nice illness to have.
2006-11-13 18:04:04 · answer #8 · answered by dog's best friend 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
A dog can live with parvo. My puppy had it and is fine. You just have to make sure that you keep fluids in your puppy and can stop the vomiting and diarrhea.........Also some humane societys and some clinics will cure the dog for free.
2006-11-13 18:10:26 · answer #9 · answered by Shorty 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe it's Parvovirus a.k.a "Parvo" not Pro-vo. You need to get that dog to the vets immediately! When left untreated this virus can be fatal in dogs/puppies. Even when treated, they don't always make it. Gatorade will not solve your problems here pal, be responsible . . . get to the vets A.S.A.P.
2006-11-13 18:03:00 · answer #10 · answered by tielydan 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋