2006-12-11 04:33:51 · 22 answers · asked by Arvie M 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Puppy should have had shots so puppy didnt get parvo. If you dont have the money, you shouldnt have the puppy.
Talk to a vet, see what you can work out. The dog needs to be seen by a vet ASAP
2006-12-11 04:35:50 · answer #1 · answered by Carrey 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Not all dogs die of Parvo, but it can be extremely expensive to treat. What you need to expect is a lot of vomiting and diarrhea. What the vet is going to do: put the puppy on IV fluids, probably adding glucose to the fluids for caloric purposes. There is going to be a regular administration of IV injections (Metronidazole, Metoclopramide, Zantac - to treat stomach problems, vomiting and diarrhea).
They are then going to monitor the puppy in hopes that the vomiting and diarrhea stops. That is the main goal because it is what is going to eventually kill them. I don't remember what the time span is, but I think they want the vomiting/diarrhea to have stopped for about 24 hours before they will determine that the dog is okay.
If you have any other puppies around (or unvaccinated dogs)...parvo is highly contageous. You want to keep them isolated from each other and hopefully they won't get it as well. You also need to be careful about washing your hands and keeping contact with your puppy as sterile as possible or you can spread it. You definitely don't want to touch an unvaccinated dog after handling the infected puppy. We have very strict cleaning instructions with infected dogs at clinics...bleach down everything. This is all assuming you have other dogs or that you might come in contact with other dogs. At the vet clinic, an infected dog would be put in an isolation room and only one vet tech would be responsible for taking care of the dog (meaning that vet tech can't work with any puppies or unvaccinated dogs for the day).
You would do best to call around and see if a vet clinic can work out a payment plan with you. Taking your puppy to a vet will seriously increase the chances of survival. The fluid therapy is vital so that your puppy doesn't dehydrate and stopping the vomiting and diarrhea requires medicinal assistance.
Good luck to you! I'm sorry that there are so many people that feel it's necessary to judge you. They seem to forget that many animals live on the streets and have nothing at all...at least this puppy has a home and someone that feeds it.
2006-12-11 04:53:32 · answer #2 · answered by Lunasea 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If the puppy has fullblown Parvo, chances of recovery are slim.Take him to animal control, they usually have a vet on duty to confirm if it's Parvo or Distemper or some other disease.They will not treat him for free if it is really Parvo, they will suggest euthanasia.Treatment for Parvo is just symptomatic,there is no guaranty of a cure.
2006-12-11 04:49:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Getting a puppy a parvo vaccination IS NOT A GUARANTEE THEY WON'T GET PARVO. It can reduce the chances, but they can still get it. I had a fully vaccinated puppy that actually got the parvo and the vet said it CAN HAPPEN.
If your puppy has parvo, he will need vet care to get him thru this. There is nothing you can properly do at home to "cure" the puppy of this. Without proper vet care, needs to happen immediately, your puppy will not survive this horrible illness.
2006-12-11 04:40:16 · answer #4 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you have a puppy that has Parvo you Have to take it to a vet! The puppy will die if it is not treated. Do not stop trying to find a way to get it taken care of. Ask a vet if you can make payments. That puppy will infect other dogs or puppies if they have not had their shots.
2006-12-11 04:47:47 · answer #5 · answered by farmergirl 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Parvo can be fatal, but is not always. Seek out a veterinary clinic that either will allow you to make payments, or offers Care Credit. You could also look into a rescue in your area - they may have a foster network that is willing to take the puppy in and care for it.
Whatever you do, be sure that other animals that are not vaccinated do not have contact with the puppy, or yourself. Be sure to properly clean anything that comes in contact with the puppy - bleach it if possible - such as your clothes, shoes hands etc..
I hope the pup does well.
2006-12-11 04:42:44 · answer #6 · answered by lolipoplili 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
If you have no money than you shouldn't have a dog. Parvo is deadly get it immeidately medical attention. If you can't care for it properly find it a home that can.
2006-12-11 06:48:09 · answer #7 · answered by smurf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your vet may be able to work out a payment plan with you. Alternatively, surrender it to the aspca/rspca. If it's not your puppy that is. Alternatively, the rspca/aspca may be able to work out payment with you too. Parvo will kill a small puppy very very quickly so go and do it NOW. You can't afford to wait. Your puppy might not be with you by tomorrow morning. Go go go!! It's not about the money, it's about your dog's life!
2006-12-11 04:41:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
parvo can be fixed but parvo is a serious disease to dogs. ive had two dogs and theyve both got parvo. search the net for places that help or pay for that, good luck
2006-12-11 05:30:44 · answer #9 · answered by juicyfruitishandsome 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Almost everywhere you look there are low income or volunteer vet services. There are even some that take payments. And if you miss a payment... what are they going to do? Track you down and re-infect the puppy?
2006-12-11 04:36:12 · answer #10 · answered by wrldzgr8stdad 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋