Regarding Canine Parvovirus: VERY URGENT?

Question

Prescribed treatment by my vet:
Inj dentyte - p 500 ml (2 days)
inj zintec 2 ml (2 days)
inj mesoworm 2ml (2 days)
taxim (Cefotaxime sodium injection ip) 1 gm - 5 days (injected in drip
and 2 injected on the hip) (1 injection daily)
inj stereyl 2 ml (2 days)
oflomac tz tinidarzole 500 mg (2 times a day) given orally dissolved
with water for 3 days
dependal m (2 capsules), frud plus (1 capsule) (before treatment began)
perinome (against vomitting) ( being given orally dissolved in water)
My 9 month male st bernard has shown some improvement as he has stopped vomitting from 24 hrs and the last stool he passed wasn't bloody. Kindly suggest the survival chances of my dog. I am very worried. It's been 2 days now that he's on the drip. And it is suggested that tomorrow ice cream or sugary yogurt should be fed to him and see if he digests it or vomits it. I live in Patiala, Punjab, India where proper hospitalization and emergency facilities for animals are not available.

Hi everyone, Thankyou so much for all your answers and prayers! Am glad you took the time for it. Would like you all to know that my doggy seems alright now, he's active and has started eating normally. We haven't yet given him the shower yet and still keep the other dog away. But am so happy! God is so very generous and great! Love ya all! God bless...

It's been a crucial time n now we all r happy he's back in good health! - March 26

Answer 1

I know someone that got their dog through the parvo infection using gatorade or powerade. Not sure if this available in India or not, but its a sports drink rehydrator that is sort of sweet. Along with the vet's help and a soft diet for a few weeks, it seem like your dog is on the road to recovery. But there is no guarantee. The drip is most like a saline, so it basically has the same composition as gatorade but it is sweet. I sure hope everything works out for your dog. I lost a young pup to parvo and it is a horrible devestating illness to indure, and in 2 days my pup was gone, so you are 2 days down and hopefully the crisis is subsiding and you are well on the road to a full recovery.

Good luck....and lots of prayers.
Patti

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Has he been vaccinated is the most needed question.
Either way being 9 months old, he stands a better chance than a 9week old puppy or a 9year old dog. It doesn't seem to me that the vets can do much more than they are alreadly, it is normal for the dog to be on a drip and can be for upto a week. This is a virus and antibiotics will not kill it! It is a very nasty disease to contract but I'm sure he is in the best hands it sounds as if he's doing ok with the fact the stools and vomiting have ceased. Good luck up-date us so we know whats happening x

Answer 4

I have a dog that made it through Parvo and it took a lot of hard work and detication. I wish you all the best and it sounds like your dog is on the road to recovery i wish you all the best and will keep you in my prayers.

Answer 5

I think your dog is recovering now. Just follow the vet's advice. And he will survive, because you love him. They are just like people, you know.

What I did when I had my puppy, I had vaccines for her for several diseases. So I didn't worry about usual diseases/ virus infecting her and I feed her well. Her favorite food is spaghetti and Stick-O.Now that he's a big dog, he's had no disease so far.

Answer 6

I am very sorry to hear this about your doggy. I don't think anyone but maybe a vet who has examined him could give you survival percentage. It all depends on the animal, how strong his immune system is, how strong his will to survive is, etc., good luck, honey.

Answer 7

anyone that loses a pup to parvo shows me they just havent gotta clue, Parvo is preventable especially in the west, vaccination programmes are excellent and it defies belief that any owner fails to vaccinate . The first vaccination is the most important, but then again I know of people that allow their dogs to become pregnant just because they want one like their little one, how very stupid, thats life I suppose....

Now to treatment for this dog :
The vet is doing what is regarded as care and from what has been listed is by far the better treatment, however.

Here is the very latest on treatment.

To assist in the treatment of canine parvovirus infection, Oseltamivir is given orally twice a day for 5 days. The medication should be obtained as soon as the parvo diagnosis is confirmed. Usually an oral suspension is compounded or the human product is given. This medication is not approved for use in small animals.

SIDE EFFECTS

Veterinary experience is limited but the following is taken from human patient information sheets on Oseltamivir:

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or healthcare professional as soon as possible:
* difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

* ear ache or infection

* infection and inflammation of the sinuses (nose) and chest

* skin rash

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
* coughing

* diarrhea

* difficulty sleeping

* dizziness

* headache

* nausea and vomiting

* nose bleed

INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER DRUGS

There are no known drug interactions with Oseltamivir.

CONCERNS AND CAUTIONS

The most important caution is to recognize that canine parvovirus is a life-threatening infection for which there is no substitute for hospitalization. One should never attempt to diagnose parvovirus infection on their own or treat it on their own. Puppies that have advanced parvo symptoms (such as septicemia or severe dehydration) may not respond to Oseltamivir.

Reconstituted Oseltamivir does not last longer than 10 days and must be disposed of thereafter.

For more details on canine parvovirus, see the Parvovirus Information Center .

Now how to rehydrate correctly.

Rehydration is a major step in helping your dog to fight this often deadly virus. Many individuals use syringes (without the needle of course) or use a turkey baster to administer PEDIALYTE (Pedialite- an oral electrolyte maintenance solution which restores fluids and minerals lost in children with mild to moderate diarrhea) or Gatorade (accomplishes the same thing as Pedialyte).

*** Awake! magazine 1985 9/22 p. 23 A Salty Drink That Saves Lives! ***

"If you want to maintain the water level in a leaking bucket, you simply keep adding water. The same is true with a child with diarrhea—fluids in his body must be replaced. This is called rehydration." If you are unable to purchase these items, make the drink yourself by following the information from this Awake! magazine article posted below. Since this formula is used for children, it can safely be used for dogs and puppies.

Prepare the following solution (Accuracy in mixing is important!):

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Table salt: One level teaspoonful
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Sugar: Eight level teaspoonfuls
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Water: One liter (5 cupfuls at 200 ml each)
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How much to give: Amount given should approximate fluid loss. Roughly, one cupful of rehydration drink should be given for each loose stool passed; half that for small children. (in this case, your dog) LET THE CHILD DRINK AS MUCH AS HE LIKES!

Some sources on the Net claim that using a tiny amount of bleach (say 1/2 tsp.) into a quart of Gatorade helps kill the virus. DO NOT use bleach unless you want to hasten the death of your dog! Use common sense. Your dog's system has already been compromised by this deadly virus, you want to do what you can to strengthen its failing system not destroy it.

Signs of Dehydration

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The skin loses elasticity as it loses moisture.
This can be somewhat misleading since younger and fatter dogs will have more elasticity than older, thinner dogs. It is important to have an idea of what your dog's skin looks and feels like on a normal basis. Pinch a little skin between your thumb and forefinger on your dog's back. When you release it, it should pop back into place immediately. (You can try this on the back of your own hand as an example) As the tissue under the skin loses moisture, the skin moves back more slowly. In extreme cases, the skin doesn't pop back.
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The eyes appear sunken and lack moisture.
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The mouth appears dry. ... gums and nose are dry.
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Darker, less frequent urination
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Delayed capillary refill time
Pull up your dog's lip and look at his gums. Place your index finger firmly against the gums so that they appear white. Remove your finger and see how quickly the blood returns to the gums (they will become pink in that area again). This is called Capillary Refill Time. If you do this when everything is normal, you will have a basis upon which to compare. The gums of a normal dog refill immediately, the gums of a dehydrated dog could take 3 seconds or so to return to their pink state.


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Answer 8

What usually kills dogs with parvo is dehydration,if he isn't vomiting and he is getting fluids that is a major plus.GOOD LUCK

Answer 9

Follow the vet's advice it seems to be working so far.