My 1.5yr old Chihuahua has Parvo, just looking for hope.?

Question

She started throwing up late Monday night and we took her to an emergency clinic. She had an IV and several injections. Took her back Tuesday afternoon for more IV and more injections. She hasn't been interested in food much, but I did see her drinking a bit last night. No vomiting or diarrhea since the night she started vomiting. She had a solid bowel movement about an hr ago. She is still really lethargic, but I was able to feed her a mix of bland dog food and shredded chicken (that I cooked last night with nothing on it, no preservatives, etc.). Should I get some pedialite and try to give her that? I have an oral syringe that I've been giving her water with. My husband and I don't have children and she is our baby .

Answer 1

I had a Rotty puppy w/ parvo a few years ago (and as a child I had a beagle w/ parvo). Our vet suggested giving the dogs pepto bismol and then gatorade/pedialite every two hours. So every two hours for a few days I got up and gave the pup pepto and then two hours later some gatorade.

It was a long couple of days, but they both pulled through.

I wouldn't push the food yet though unless your vet suggests it. It's my understanding that parvo kills mostly by dehydrating the animal. They can last much longer without food than they can without fluids. The pedialite helps maintain their electrolight balance and keeps them hydrated so it is great for your pet.

Good luck!

Answer 2

My husband and I got a puppy shortly after we got married. And she came down with Parvo, we spent over $2500. She lived on the IV for about 3 days. I would have to give her shots every 4 hours. She is now a live a well. She was just 12 weeks old at the time.

The only thing wrong with her is her head didn't grow with the rest of her body, so she is pretty funny looking.

Did you vet tell you to wash everything in your house with water and a 3rd bleach to kill the virus. You can kill other dogs if you dont'. You should also wash yourself each time you touch the dog. It is a very bad disease.

Answer 3

I am so sorry to hear about your dog getting parve. I have had this experience twice! If caught in time, you will have no trouble with her recovery. Ours go her shot at the vets and we were able to obtain all her medications and cared for her at home. It was really hard because we were basically nursing her every two hours. We weren't able to afford the fees for either to stay in the vet.
One bit of advice- throw away all her toys, eating dishes and rid the area of anything she may have gotten in her mouth. The bacteria can give any other dog the same sickness. In the yard, get rid of the poop. The bacteria can remain active for up to 10 years!
Vigorously clean everything else she may have contact with like the couch, carpeting, etc. You don't want to take the chance of her catching it again or another dog that may enter the area getting it.
BTW, did you notice the smell associated with the sickness? I did! the first time, I was like this smells weird and then she became sick. The second time- I noticed the smell before there were any indications the dog was sick. I told me dad and he said he noticed it too. Then about 2 days later, teh symptoms began. Isn't that so strange???

Answer 4

If you catch parvo early & I mean early it can recover I dont want to build up your hopes but they can just sadly not all of them do, The dog if it has parvo would have showed signs of grey stools. Feed your dog NOT dog food/meal but the following
Pasta with chicken & rice
Make it bland but is easy digestible. My pup caught parvo, he was very lethargic not eating/drinking really bad runs throwing up etc.
I got my pup straight to the vets, your dog should be on a drip to keep hydrated with small meals if it does not want it just leave it down so it can nibble on it. If it seems to be able to keep the water down that you are giving it, well that is good but just try to let it rest as much as poss till it starts to get a bit of bounce back in its step.

I really hope your dogs will get better.
My dog caught parvo from the vets!! with its 1st injection they had given it to much thats how it got it!! bloody trainee, I was going to sue if anything happened to him i am like you in a way, my pets are part of me I would freak if anything happened to them.

Answer 5

If she is drinking water, eating and passing waste it sounds like she is getting over it. She is probably just a bit tired, throwing up knackers us out too. But as she is your baby I would go back to the vets to make sure, that's what they are there for and they will be happy to give her another look over. If you feel that you don't want to bother them, give them a phone instead. Good luck and warm hugs for Parvo x

Answer 6

I wouldn't give her anything without checking with the vet. If she drank alittle water on her own and ate alittle food I would say it is a good sign. Put that together with a solid bowel movement and no vomiting and I would say there is a lot of hope. I hope all works wells and your little one pulls through.

Answer 7

Was she vaccinated? Sometimes they don't "take" if they are done too early.
The signs you mention are good ones. If she has lived this long, she is on the way up not down. She will probably recover in a few days.
Just a suggestion, if she ever has puppies, do not vaccinate them early. Wait until they are 8wks old. The antibodies from mom will not allow the vaccine to "take" and form antibodies for the puppies themselves. She will develop immunity to this virus and pass it on to her babies. It will last several weeks, and if you vaccinate too early, they will be vulnerable later.

Answer 8

I am glad I can help some, my female chia/pom had parvo and it was not good. I took her to a vet hosp. 2 hours away from us. she stayed there for a week. Please know that parvo is a VERY serious thing. Do not take any chances with your baby. My dog was very lethargic, not eating or drinking, could not lift up her head. She was in need of constant IV fluids and antibiotics. If she gets worse please have her admitted so she can get constant fluids in her. My baby is at home now and safe thanks to having her admitted. Do not take any chances please...

Answer 9

Only time will tell. If she is eating a bit, that's a good sign as is the bowel movement. Check with the vet on the pedialyte and keep on going as you are. I wish you good luck.

Answer 10

So many dogs with Parvo. It's so sad since it is completely preventable with vaccinations. I'm sorry your dog has Parvo and I know you are worried. There is hope if you have caught it early and because your dog is over a year old, however, you must prepare for the worst. I'm not one for sugar coating things so please, please, please remember that our animals need their vaccinations for this very reason.