what can i give my puppy for parvo?

Answer 1

You need to take the dog to the vet to get the correct medical treatment!!!

Answer 2

How is Parvo treated?
Without intense treatment, the victims of parvo die of dehydration. Treatment generally consists of IV or sub-cutaneous fluids and antibiotics. There is no cure. Veterinarians can only treat the symptoms palliatively, and try to keep the dog alive by preventing dehydration and loss of proteins. As there is no cure for any virus, treatment for parvo is mostly that of supporting the different systems in the body during the course of the disease. This includes giving fluids, regulating electrolyte levels, controlling body temperature and giving blood transfusions when necessary.

Dogs who have survived parvo can get it again. In the case of some puppies, a puppy testing negative for Parvo one day could succumb to the virus within a matter of days. It strikes fast and without mercy. Dr. Cathy Priddle has warned that sulfa drugs have been known to cause dehydration in dogs, suggesting that animals infected with parvovirus should not be given sulfa drugs.

You may also consult a homeopathic or naturopathic veterinarian for alternative Parvo treatments. There are some natural and homeopathic treatments for Parvo on the retail market. Amber Technology offers Parvaid, an all natural herbal formula that the manufacturer claims has helped some animals overcome Parvo.

Will my dog die if he gets Parvo?
This is a very serious disease. Some puppies infected with parvovirus will die despite prompt and adequate treatment. While no extremely accurate statistics are available, a good guess is probably that 80% of puppies treated for parvovirus will live. Without treatment, probably 80% or more of the infected puppies would die.

Due to the high death rate, parvovirus gets a lot of free publicity. Many people just assume that any case of diarrhea in a dog is from parvovirus. This is not true. There are a lot of other diseases and disorders that lead to diarrhea. If you have a puppy, don't take any chances. Have your puppy examined by your vet if diarrhea is a factor in any disease. It is better to be safe than to be sorry.

If your dog becomes infected with parvovirus, he has about a 50-50 chance of survival. If he makes it through the first three to four days, he will usually make a rapid recovery, and be back on his feet within a week. It is vital, however, that he receives supportive therapy immediately. It must be stressed that this is not a bad case of doggy flu; without medical treatment, most puppies die.

Answer 3

My dog survived Parvo. You need to go to the vet and get the IV antibiotics and fluids that it will need to survive and fight the virus. They say that once a dog has parvo it will never get it again, like chicken pox for humans, but to be on the safe side, treat everywhere that your dog has been with bleach and when it poops, pour bleach on it. Best bet is to get a sprayer and put bleach in it and treat your whole yard.

I'm assuming that because you "know" it's parvo you have already been to the vet and had the test done. If not, get there now if you are seriously suspicious that it is parvo.

Answer 4

If you suspect your puppy has Parvo, get it to the Vet fast!! Puppies fade quickly and the diarrhea and vomiting that accompany Parvo drains their little bodies of fluids rapidly.

If you are asking what preventative you give, the puppy should have already had one or two of it's initial inoculations before you got it, maybe all of them. You should have gotten a medical record with the pup. If you didn't or you know the puppy hasn't had all of it's 'shots', then you will need to start from scratch and your Vet will know what vaccines your puppy needs. You should start them immediately.

Answer 5

The only treatment for parvo is supportive care. Take it to the vet for IV therapy, it will be given antibiotics for secondary infections. Some vets are giving parvo dogs blood transfutions now. The pup will need to be supported for what it needs medically.

Answer 6

A trip to the vet NOW... unless you are one and have a pet hospital at home but then you wouldn't be asking. Parvo is serious, and so are the answerers here. It may be too late already if indeed it is parvo, I hope not. Good luck

Answer 7

There is nothing you can give your puppy for parvo. You need to take it to the vet for IV antibiotic therapy or it will die. If you do not, your puppy will die a very painful death. If you wait longer than 48 hours after the symptoms begin, there is not much chance of the puppy surviving it.

Answer 8

I hope your puppy doesn't have parvo already. If it does not you can have it vaccinated. If it does there is a treatment that can be administered by a vet. Good luck!

Answer 9

Canine parvovirus (CPV) is a contagious virus affecting dogs. The disease is highly infectious and is spread from dog to dog by physical contact and contact with feces. It can be especially severe in puppies.

Survival rate depends on how quickly CPV is diagnosed and how aggressive the treatment is. Treatment for severe cases that are not caught early usually involves extensive hospitalization, due to the severe dehydration and damage to the intestines and bone marrow. If a puppy or dog suddenly stops eating, seems listless, and has vomiting or diarrhea, an immediate CPV test can pinpoint the problem, and help the puppy recover by getting it the care it needs more quickly, before the puppy becomes seriously ill.

Home treatment using IV fluids is an effective option, but hospitalization may be required. Treatment consists of IV fluids and colloids, antinausea injections (antiemetics) such as metoclopramide, dolasteron, ondansetron and prochlorpromazine, and antibiotic injections such as cefoxitin, metronidazole, timentin, or enrofloxacin.[17] A veterinary technician inserts an IV catheter in a vein, and IV fluids are administered by inserting the needle in the rubber tip that is part of the catheter. The antinausea and antibiotic injections are given subcutaneously, intramuscularly, or intravenously. The fluids are typically a mix of a sterile, balanced electrolyte solution, with 3 cc of B-complex vitamins and 50 cc of 50 percent dextrose and an appropriate amount of potassium chloride added per 1000 cc bag. Analgesic medications such as buprenorphine are also used to counteract the intestinal discomfort caused by frequent bouts of diarrhea. The IV fluids and other medications can be given at home by the pet owner if the veterinarian feels the owner can handle such nursing requirements.

In addition to fluids given to achieve adequate rehydration, each time the puppy vomits or has diarrhea in a significant quantity, an equal amount of fluid is administered, usually 50-100 cc. The fluid requirements of a patient are determined by their body weight, weight changes over time, degree of dehydration at presentation and surface area.

A patient's hydration status is originally determined by assessment of clinical factors like tacky mucous membranes, concentration of the urine, sunken eyes, poor skin elasticity and information gathered in bloodwork.

A blood plasma transfusion from a donor dog that has already survived CPV is sometimes used to provide passive immunity to the sick dog. Some veterinarians keep these dogs on site, or have frozen serum available. There have been no controlled studies regarding this treatment. [17] Additionally, fresh frozen plasma and human albumin transfusions can help replace the extreme protein losses seen in severe cases.

An albumin level of 2.0 mg/dl or greater is needed for adequate tissue healing. Swelling of the feet (peripheral edema)and crackles on auscultation of lung fields (pulmonary edema) are indications that protein levels are dropping below acceptable levels.

Admitting the severely affected patient into the hospital is considered by many to be the standard of care. Emergency hospitals in urban areas often offer 24 hour critical care as do specialty and university hospitals. Since 24-hour supervision can improve the outcome, some veterinarians who do not have 24-hour staff allow the patient to go home at night with the catheter in place and fluids as needed. The owner then returns the patient to the veterinary hospital the next morning for daytime monitoring by the veterinary staff. For pet owners with limited funds, combining daytime veterinary care with nighttime at-home IV fluids can be effective and a cost savings.

Once the dog can keep fluids down, the IV fluids are gradually discontinued, and very bland food slowly introduced. Oral antibiotics are administered for a number of days sepending on the white blood cell count and the patients ability to fight off secondary infection. A puppy with minimal symptoms can recover in 2 or 3 days if the IV fluids are begun as soon as symptoms are noticed and the CPV test confirms the diagnosis.

There is no specific antiviral treatment for CPV. Even with hospitalization, there is no guarantee that the dog will survive.

There have been anecdotal reports of oseltamivir (Tamiflu) reducing disease severity and hospitalization time in canine parvovirus infection. The drug may limit the ability of the virus to invade the crypt cells of the small intestine and decrease gastrointestinal bacteria colonization and toxin production.

Answer 10

Parvo is a deadly disease. I don' t think there's anything you can do once your dog has it. so sorry