They have all had parvo shots. I think they dug up a pup i had a couple of months ago that died of the same symptoms and were eating on it, we thot it was parvo but now i'm not so sure. they can't keep anything in. I took them to the vet and had her do a fecal exam and she couldn't find any parasites, she gave me an antibiotic to give them, but it's not working, i don't know what else to do, i can't afford to have extensive testing on them. They get sick and only last 2 to 3 days. Please help if you have any idea!
2007-05-24 14:11:25 · 18 answers · asked by Amanda 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You cannot be serious??
You had a fecal done, but didn't test for parvo? Only parasites? If you had a puppy that died of something like this before.. why wouldn't you dispose of the body properly? It's not even likely that they picked up something from the deteriorated dead body, but it's likely in your environment.. Why did you breed another litter if you lost the last one to this type thing, without investigating to find out what the problem is..
There is only one solution to this.. OK there are more than one, but first go to the vet, you have to and get them proper diagnosed.. Or you might as well start digging another grave site out back.
Spay/Neuter ALL your animals.. And OMG quit producing puppies when you are losing them to something and don't know what the heck it is.
You don't need extensive testing, you need proper testing.. You have to use your head.. Where is your commonsense??
2007-05-24 14:20:02 · answer #1 · answered by DP 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Wow, that's scary! I don't see any harm in the pedialyte in very small doses. Did the vet have any idea at all? I assume he ruled out parvo? That would be my main worry if the diarrhea is still continuing. Puppies can recover from this if caught quickly, but it usually requires hospitalization. If not the hospital, people follow a very strict regime at home. Also, is it possible the puppy got into something? Did the vet x-ray his tummy? If he swallowed something too big to pass through, this could be causing these symptoms. However...it's a great sign that he tried to eat, since that means the appetite is there. The only thing I can think if is on the chicken, did you boil it? It might have been too fatty for him. Would he eat another tummy friendly food like low fat cottage cheese or even a small part of a nuked scrambled egg? My dog will eat this anytime - just mix with water and try a bite (cool it first)!. If a few bites stay down, he gets additional water from that. Otherwise, I'd guess just wait until tomorrow. If he's still struggling, don't wait for the vet to call. I'd just bring the puppy in as soon as he opens (unless he bounces back overnight). Finally, have you called the place where you got him? It would be interesting to know if other puppies had this problem, although most wouldn't tell you, I'd guess.
2016-03-12 23:26:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like parvo, we have a 3 1/2 month old pug that got parvo 2 weeks ago, they done a stool sample to determine what it was, it would also explain why they are all sick, parvo is contagious. Our puppy had had his parvo shots, but sometimes a pup will get in anyways, the vet said that in some cases getting the shot may increase his survival chances. They sent us home with IV fluids we had to administer twice a day in his back, along with antibiotics, and something to settle his stomach. It lasted for about 3 days, and now thank goodness he is recovered great. Best wishes.
2007-05-24 14:58:43 · answer #3 · answered by cassie h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you had a pup with parvo that stay in the house and in the ground for up to ten years. how many parvo shots have they had they may not be fully imunised and getting it also the shots dont' take effect for 2 weeks. if they are younger than 4 months and haven't gotten their full set of shots that could very much be the problem.
if you can't afford to take them to the vet for the blood work they need to go to a animal shelter where they can be taken care of. if you get anything else make sure it's fully vaccinated or you will continue with the problem but you shouldn't get anything if you can't afford it.
2007-05-24 14:19:08 · answer #4 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh god, that's so sad. Maybe you should try to find a different vet where testing will be cheaper. Taking on a dog means that you'll be able to pay for any medical attention it may need. And you have more than one. They're depending on you to save them. If I were you I'd try to borrow money from family members or start selling my furniture to pay for extensive testing. I'm sure your dogs mean the world to you, so this must be tragic. I feel so bad, I hate how high vet bills are. Pets that need help don't get it a lot because most people don't have the money. Anyways, I'd start trying to scrape up money asap. I'm so sorry to hear about your situation. Good luck and God bless! I'll say a prayer for you and your puppies.
2007-05-24 14:19:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's parvo. Were they old enough to have the vaccine? Did they have at least a 2-shot series of the vaccine? If they had it too early they need a 3-shot series.
Perhaps you can release them to a shelter that could afford to treat them. If not, they will all die. It is a devastating virus. I'm sorry.
2007-05-24 14:18:39 · answer #6 · answered by mama woof 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
If you gave the parvo shots yourself it still could be Parvo. The shots sold at feed stores etc are often left out to get warn for hours before being properly stored. A friends dog was very sick with Parvo a while ago even though he had the shot. I ahve been told by more than one vet that this can and does happen.
Even if the shots were done at your vet then get them to the vet right away as it sure sounds like parvo to me anyway.
2007-05-24 14:24:35 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. P's Person 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Have they had the series of parvo shots b/c they should get a total of 4 shots by the time they r 16 weeks if they have had them it might b giardia which is a water borne bacteria feed them plain yogurt to stop the diarrhea and gatorade instead of water and stick to the antibotics.
2007-05-24 14:18:44 · answer #8 · answered by Golden Puma 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This sounds just like Parvo to me. This is a very nasty virus and if the other pup had it then it's still in your house and ground. This virus can live for months everywhere. If you want to save any of the remaining pups then get them to your vets and have them checked out.
2007-05-24 14:16:48 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Stop breeding!!?? Please get your sire and dame neutered! If you can't afford health care for these animals, why are you allowing this? You can't just let them die because you can't afford to take them back to the vet? Uh..I can't read this stuff. Common sense is, call the humane society for help? They will help..I'm sorry...all I can do is say a big prayer that your pups get healthy and you do what is right. This one is going to stick with me for a while, because I know there's got to be thousands more out there like you..it's a crying shame...really. I've noticed the other questions in your history...you need to clean house. Do you run a puppymill? Sounds like your pups are dying from their environment.
2007-05-24 14:42:51 · answer #10 · answered by Foxy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋