Recovery from Parvo?

Question

First of all, I want to thank everyone for their advice when I posted some questions about my dog coming down with parvo. It's been emotionally hard (and expensive) but it's looking like he's going to make it. He's been in the hospital for 4 days now, and he's finally drinking water on his own (and keeping it down). He should be coming home with me tomorrow.

My newest question is, what now? Is my dog going to catch parvo again from being back in my home? How long before he can come into contact with another dog? He's very young, about 6-8 weeks (they can't tell b/c hes so small b/c of the parvo) and has prob not been vaccinated (just came from the pound less than a week ago). They cant vaccinate him until he's fully recovered so should I keep him exclusively in my home so that he can't catch another disease like distemper or the corona virus? Help! I have no idea what to do!

Answer 1

Dogs that recover from parvo are often weak, making them even more susceptible to other diseases, such as distemper. Dogs that recover from parvo continue to spread the virus in the feces for a month or longer.

Prevention/Control of parvovirus by sanitation measures alone is extremely difficult because the virus is such a resistant, hardy organism and because it is so easily spread. Contact with other dogs,and especially their stool, should be minimized. Clorox diluted one part to 30 parts water (4 oz Clorox in 1 gallon of water) has been effective in disinfecting inanimate objects such as clothing, floors, kennels, etc. However, it is impractical, if not impossible, to disinfect public streets, parks, etc. Isolation of infected dogs is another method of control, moderately effective. Both of these measures will help reduce the amount of contagious virus in the environment, but only a full series of vaccinations, with appropriate booster intervals, will help to control the source of infection, the contagious shedding dog.

Guidelines for young puppies:

1. Do not take the puppy to the front yard, park, for a walk around the block, or to pet stores. These are all places where infected dogs have been or presently are.

2. Only have the puppy around adult dogs that YOU KNOW are current on vaccinations. There should be no contact with stray dogs or dogs that you are not sure of.

3. Do not let the puppy be exposed to any other puppies. These pups could be incubating the disease (and therefore be contagious) without showing signs of illness.

4. Always wash your hands after handling any dog.

Vaccination is the most effective preventive measure for canine parvovirus disease. A properly immunized dog will have circulating antibodies in the blood that will destroy parvovirus following exposure. Dogs remain HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE to parvo until 2-4 weeks after the last injection of the immunization series.

The Role of Maternal Antibody in Puppy Immunization

Maternal antibodies are antibodies against viruses which are passed from the mother to the puppies through the “first milk” or colostrum. They provide the puppy with an immediate temporary or “passive” immunity. The mother obtains these antibodies from prior vaccination or by natural exposure to parvovirus. However, maternal antibody is a two-edged sword; it protects the puppy against disease early in life, but it also blocks active immunization (the puppy's immune response to vaccinations). In the case of parvovirus, maternal antibody can interfere with vaccination for as long as 14 to 16 weeks of age in some pups. A refractory period can exist in some pups where very low, almost undetectable levels of maternal antibody will inhibit the vaccination process but will NOT PREVENT parvovirus infection. Since the level of maternal antbody varies from puppy to puppy, IT IS IMPORTANT TO BEGIN VACCINATION AT AN EARLY AGE AND REPEAT EVERY 3-4 WEEKS UNTIL THE PUPPY IS AT LEAST 16-18 WEEKS OLD.

Answer 2

Please search for advice from the treating veterinarian. If he's not tolerating the food the vet suggested, make up a bland food plan of boiled hamburger or fowl and white rice for now. and end giving the puppy milk, that is in all probability contributing to the tummy disappointed. And @ Dustie, you're an fool or a troll. Parvo has round an 80% remedy cost at the same time as dealt with early, and the undeniable reality that you've had numerous canines euthanized using parvo does no longer communicate really of the regular of care you furnish on your canines. Parvo is really preventable with vaccination and undemanding experience.

Answer 3

I had two puppies that came down with parvo last year. One made it, the other one did not. First and foremost, you need to realize that the parvo virus is extremely contagious and can remain in the environment for years. Keep your puppy away from other dogs for awhile. Bleach everything, then bleach them again. I have to agree with the answer that mentioned speaking to your vet, our vet is incredible and was a God-send when our puppies got sick. Also, I found a lot of great information searching the internet. What you may want to do is search the internet for information then ask your vet for advice on what you found. Good luck and congrats on your puppies recovery.

Answer 4

Clean, clean, clean, you should crate traing your pup and keep him in it for another week or 2 to allow him to get his straigth and weight back. This will also allow you to keep him in a sanatary area. The biggest problem with parvo is the secondary desease dogs get afterwards. Have everyone wash hands before touching the pup. After 2 weeks he should be strong enough to get 1st shots. You may want to give an immuity booster to him go to amber technology they specialize in natural canine meds and know a whole lot about parvo and how to help your pup recover from it. This is not a commercial its help.

This is why any good breeder will not let a puppy go before 8 weeks. I give shots to my pups at 6 weeks with a wellnes check and no one goes home before 8 weeks.

Answer 5

i hope they told you to either bleach or get rid of any thing that he was feed or watered out and to spray the yard with a bleach mixture. i you handle any other dogs wash hands try having a different shoes to ware that have not been outside. i am glad your puppy recoverd from parvo.

Answer 6

These are not questions for here. Ask your vet before you pick up the puppy. You should make arrangements in your home before you bring him home. Disinfect his bed or get rid of it and start over with a new one. ASK THE VET!

Answer 7

Most definately, keep him away from all other dogs. His immune system is very suseptable right now. He could pick up anything! Until they can give him his shots, keep him home!