I have a great dane 10 month old puppy that just got diagnosed with parvo He has his shots?

Question

About a week ago my dog became very tired and vomiting I took him to vet and 298 dollars later they said very healthy . NOw he is in critical condition with the parvo virus and has had his shots He does not look good in hospital on floor because of size he is shacking and he is being givin a iv drip. I dont know how he got this ? any ideas and what should I do I have a nother dog in the house a 2 year old yellow lab but does not seem to be sick. I am sterilizing the house now with bleach and also my dane has a very exspensive bed should i clean it or throw it ? thanks for any ideas you have thanks again darlene

Answer 1

It is very rare for a dog to get parvo if it has had all it's shots.. Did he get at least 3 vaccines 3-4 weeks apart?

Did they do an actual parvo test? Well because of his age he has a good chance of beating this.

I would throw out the bed if it cannot be put in a washing machine with bleach.

However, it can stay in your yard for up to 8 months..Sometimes longer, but the rule is 8 months.

Answer 2

I have a great dane pup as well and I feel for you and your dog. I used to work at a vet's office as an assistant and we had dogs survive parvo. It seemed the bigger the more likely it was that they would survive. I would keep a very close eye on the other dog. I know how expensive it can be to have a great dane and I think that if you clean the bed VERY well, then you should be able to keep it. You will want to clean it like the couch and everything, then clean it again since the dog most likely spent most of it's sick time there. If you do not feel that it is clean enough, you might want to get rid of it though. Good luck with everything!

Answer 3

I am sure that the vet gave you info on Parvo, usually affects dogs under 1 year of age, shots are not 100%, and it is very contagious to other dogs. If you older dog has been kept up on shots he is to the point that he won't get it. But you need to keep cleaning the house and clean with bleach. If you can't clean the bedding with bleach then throw it out. Your puppy picked this up from another dogs poop, ingesting it most likely after stepping on it somewhere. The shaking at the vet happens because the IV makes you cold. Parvo symptoms are bloody diarrhea and vomitting. They dehydrate very quickly and that is what kills them. There are two things aside from your love that your dog needs to get through Parvo, Fluids and Time. You never know what dogs are going to make it and what dogs aren't. I have seen the worst looking dogs survive and the best looking die, its up to how hard they fight it. If your dog survives the vet will not send it home until it can keep food down, keep in mind that his stomach will be very small and he won't eat as much as he used to so you have to start him out with small meals, the vet will go over all this with you when the time comes. Puppy need at least Three Parvo Vaccinations in the first 6 months of life, some people think that one will do but they are like kids, if you don't get all the shots required then the first one is for nothing, even then they are not 100%.

Answer 4

This is gonna be scary but in Ohio, there is a strain of parvo going around that is vaccine resistant!! Shots cannot protect against it and what's worse is there are no symptoms until it is too late.

Good luck to the pup but be wary as the virus is very hardy and can live in extreme conditions for over a year. Make sure there is no poop in the yard, as the virus can still live in the yard.

Toss the dog bed, it would be easier to replace than the pup if he gets sick again. Spray EVERYTHING with bleach. You cannot be too careful when dealing with parvo.

Answer 5

Vaccinations come in a series in 4. It is very important that puppies get all 4 shots about 2 weeks apart.
Also, who gave the shots. Breeder? Vet? Did you get them from a feed store? The vet is the best place to get them. You cannot be sure if the shots were stored, handled or given properly.
It is also possible that you pup was vaccinated approprietly. Some pups may be immunocomprimised for other reason and could be suseptable to parvo.
Parvo is a complicated disease and very very unpredictable.
Do research. Talk to your vet and be sure to ask him all of your questions.
I hope your pup does well. As a vet tech, I have seen many puppies lose their battle with parvo. I have also seen many more make remarkable recoveries, so don't give up hope just yet.

Answer 6

Ahh, Im so sorry.
How long have you had your dane?
Has he had both sets of shots, and a booster? Or just one set?

A dog can still get this even after his shots, rarely but can.
I am almost sure if your lab has been anywhere the dane has, he may come down with also, keep on eye out for that.
I would keep the lab in a room where the dane hasnt been, if there is a room?

Hopefully you caught it in time, keep your hopes up and BLEACH everything he has come in contact with, and throw away that bed if it cant be bleached and cleaned thoroughly.

A dog can get it from your yard, another dog, ect.
Good luck, and pray it was caught in time

Answer 7

Unfourtunatly vaccines are not 100% effective. It is very rare to have a parvo vaccinated dog get parvo but it can happen. Perhaps his immune system did not respond to the vaccine appropriatley or he was not up to par when he was vaccinated. Talk to your vet about the 2 year old lab (should he be boosted just to be on the safe side). I would throw out the bed (put it in plastic to decrease the risk of infecting other animals). Unfortunatly parvo is very very difficult to kill. I would not let any other dogs on your property. (however if your great dane survives he should not get parvo again)

Answer 8

Toss anything the infected dog has touched. I lost an S&R (search and rescue) dog in training to this several years ago. We got her all of her shots and she had the best medical treatment money could buy, but in the end nothing we could do would help. Sometimes that's what happens. Generally adult dogs don't get it, but don't get another puppy for at least 2 years. If you want another dog, there are many adult dogs at the shelter that are too old for this. I'm sorry to have to tell you this, but 9 times out of 10 the infected animal dies. I'll be praying for him.
God bless,
Jack B.

Answer 9

Great Danes are wonderful dogs, I have had two.

Don't worry about the older dog she/he has had the shots and boosters. It is usually puppies and old, old dogs that get it.

To make the Great Dane as large as it is they had to breed in faults and predispositions for certain things (bone cancer for one), Some of them have very poor immune systems and are subject to lots of stuff. The dog you have may be the results of back yard breeding where the breeder is totally ignorant.

Bless his little heart, I know your feelings. It is a shame that such a beautiful dog has to have so many problems.

Go to the clinic and talk to him. Your voice and presence will help him. Maybe take a book and read to him.

Feel free to contact me if you wish

Answer 10

I would up the pedialite to 2 tbsp or 1 every half hour. Make sure you do it at night too. If she doesn't take the pureed chicken try beef or chicken broth. Usually if they make it to day 5 they are going to be fine. The vet will give you nausea pills and a liquid that will replace the bacteria in the intestines. Ask for 10ml syringes they are a lot easier then a tablespoon. Be sure to ak about disinfecting.