My 10 week old puppy has parvo...?

Question

On tuesday my puppy vomited twice and had some runny diarreahea (sp?). We thought he might have gotten into something that upset his stomach b/c on wed. he was chasing the cats and eating again. On thurs. he had massisive vomiting and bloody diarreahea and we took him to the vet immediately. He tested positive for parvo and they started him on iv fluids. The vet said she felt comfortable enough to let me take him home for the evening b/c he hadn't puked or had diarreahea all day, but if he puked 3 times to get him to the ER. So I took him home and 5 min. in the door he puked three little drops of white mucusy discharge, so we went to the ER. He has been at the ER/Vet office for 3 days now. He is not having any diarreahea but he still pukes the white mucussy discharge about once every 6 hours. I called the vet just now and they said he is showing signs of depression. What can I do? What are the signs of parvo recovery? I want to see him but I can't b/c he is in isolation

My puppy was on his regular shot schedule. He had already had two parvo vaccines...and he still got parvo...so I did all I could in that department...I just want to know what symptoms I can look for that shows he might be improving?

Answer 1

Main signs of recovery are that the vomiting and diahorrea stops.

The catch 22 situation is the depression, this is sometimes the thing that prevents them from making a more speedy recovery.
There is no reason really that you can not see your dog in isolation, we let our clients see their pets.
You have to gown up, wear gloves, overshoes and footbath in and out of isolation and ALL these items of clothing are incinerated after wards.
At 10 weeks of age if he was vaccinated (you don't say) there is no guarantee that he still wouldn't of picked up parvo.
I have to say I'm surprised your vet allowed your pup to go home so soon, but then no one on here is able to read any clinical history to determine that properly.
Best place for your pup right now is at your vets, on iv fluids and meds to help stop the vomiting, my fingers are crossed for you.
Good luck :-)

Answer 2

I had a chihuahua/sheltie mix and he had parvo. My sister was studying to be a vet tech and we could not afford vet care for him either. I gave him to her and she force fed him one pinch of soft food every half hour and as much kayro syrup and pedialite as possible for over a week. He was feeling better but we still took him into the vet to make sure he was free of it. The doctor said it was gone and if we didn't do what we did, he would have died. I don't recommend this to anyone. Try to find a way to get them to the vet as soon as possible. It is very rare for someone without vet experience to keep the dog alive. Usually it has to be detected very early on and it is still very hard to get the dog through it. A dog can only survive untreated for a few days. Good luck and I hope your puppy pushes through this. Always look at the other puppies to see if they look ok. Some signs of parvo are not eating, not drinking , lethargy, dehydration (check to see if the gums are white or if you pinch the scruff of their neck and it don't go back to normal right away your dog is most likely dehydrated), diarrhea, and vomiting. One more thing, to everyone else. Always check out your breeder to see if they are doing everything right. Research them and don't always trust the vet they tell you to take them to. Some breeders will have a contract with the vet so they can not let the customers know what other customers have experienced with the breeder.

Answer 3

The only thing I have seen work for Parvo is Gatorade. It happened at two different times when friends took puppies to the vet and the vet told them there was nothing else that could be done. The vets were amazed to see the puppies again much later.

Answer 4

Parvo is a very devastating virus,but if caught in time,you pup could possibly pull through.It will probably take anywhere from 4 to 5 days before your pet will be out of the woods.Your vet should have never let this pup go from the clinic and should have kept it on fluids and meds until it was much better.

Answer 5

It's good you have him in the Hospital getting treatment. Parvo is very contagious, thus why your not allowed to visit. Not to humans but to other dogs. Also I'm sure the Vet told you, you need to completely disinfect your house, yard, wherever puppy has been. Bleach and water! Lots of it. Signs of recovery would be no vomiting or diarrhea and eating on his own. It's very serious, as I'm sure you know. I will keep you and the puppy in my prayers.

Answer 6

Time is the only sign of parvo recovery. It's a long process, and you have to be religious about keeping your dog hydrated. I lost a puppy to parvo and it's no easy task. Sometimes my puppy wouldn't even want me to be around him, and he would growl at me when I tried to force him to drink water, but if you want your dog to live that is the only way to make that happen. They say that the dogs don't die from all of the symptoms, but that they die from dehydration. If you are unable to give the dog water through the day, you can take him to the vet and let them inject him with water and his body will absorb it throughout the day and keep the dog hydrated. Good luck!!

Answer 7

What good is advise about next time and what parvo can do? This is now! Should have been vaccinated? That is not advise but yes he should been but vaccination does not prevent it 100%. They are still susceptible to 12 months. even with vaccination!!
All you can do it keep him hydrated! The vet may give you some meds but you can take care of him at home and do the same thing the vet does. I have had to do this myself. The vet gave me these instructions and it did work. I did it at home. Force feed him lots of liver & eggs. He needs lots of protein and squirt water or pedyalite down him with a syringe. You must do this faithfully several times a day especially the liquids. Don't give up. They can pull through. But if he is to far you might not be able to help him. Wash away the feces don't' let him walk around in it! He will be limp and lifeless at times. Just keep the liquids coming. Once a dog has Parvo in your yard it will always be contaminated.

Answer 8

Parvo is a disease usually in young dogs and is often fatal. Vomiting and bloody diarrhea are common signs. It is caused by a virus so it is not easy to treat. Your vet may have given him antiviral drugs and supported by dextrose and other supportive therapy against dehydration.
It is best that you leave him first with your vet as he can give best treatment.
i hope your puppy recovers.
I also hope your pup has had his shots, it is important for puppies to get his shots to protect him while he is young, esp if there are many dogs in your area and disease is prevalent

Answer 9

Parvo is a nasty lil bug! Its most often times fatal. Keeping the dog hydrated and praying are about your best bets. I had a dog die from parvo once. its probably the most horrible experience an animal can go through. i hope that your puppy survives and you have many years with him.

Answer 10

You are doing the best you can for your puppy by having him get the medical attention he needs. I'm not sure the signs of recovery, but sounds like he'll be welcomed home by a loving owner. Good luck and keep us posted on your puppies progress.