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Parvo is tough. And lots of people will have anecdotal advice. Bottom line is that it is very deadly and all you can do is provide supportive therapy and wait. If you catch it early, then better. First, it's a virus, but as it attacks, then bacteria start wreaking havoc on the intestinal system. Because the intestinal/digestive area is so compromised, oral administrations just don't cut it. Ideally: IV fluids, injected antibiotics, anti-nausea medication, and (due to virus) Tamiflu (suspension) started early can have an impact (but expensive, and now with Swine flu, almost entirely unavailable).

To provide calories and keep electrolytes in check, you should also give sugar water or at least rub molasses on gums. Sub-Q fluids can help but often just isn't a sufficiently efficient way to administer fluids (plus, very stressful to the animal). I've also used enema-administered fluids containing antibiotics and Interferon (be careful, don't use too much, hold there for a while to absorb). I saved one pup after doing this, but entirely anecdotal.

Another anecdotal experience: Upon recognizing the tell-tale smell of parvo in feces, presenting lack of appetite, watery stool, I immediately re-vaccinated for parvo (modified live vaccine) and started doxycycline (Fish-Biotic). We keep all this on hand. I had just lost another pup to parvo a week earlier. We pull from a shelter in which parvo/distemper thrive, but we like to pull the pups and give them a chance by treating in a foster environment. We quarantine in a separate room, and they are not allowed to go potty in any common areas.

We sanitize with bleach solution, then when better, they must potty in a special area for a full month. We soak down the area periodically with bleach-water hosing. If the animal survives for 5 days, you are basically over the hump. Some breeds are particularly susceptible and it is far more deadly: pits, Dobermans, Rottweilers. Best of luck, but you will lose about 30% assuming you catch it quickly and you do aggressive intervention, more with the more susceptible breeds. Best wishes to all.

Post by tutzauer

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My leo passed away Sunday morning. I think he was already weak from the Kennel. We tried just about everything. I'll buy another dog again someday just not from this Humane Society. At least he is now without pain, not throwing up and no vomitting.

Post by phileaglesfan

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I picked up our 4 month old lab/australian sheppard mix from the local Humane Society on Tuesday night. It was confirmed today (Friday) that he has parvo but we caught it early. We are doing the home care. I'm just praying that it works. They gave him an IV bag that we give him twice a day, antibiotics and anti nausea medicine. I could have taken him back to the Humane Society but they would have just put him down.

I couldn't do that to him at least without fighting. We had to take back our 11 month old lab/pointer mix after having him for 3 weeks. He had a serious eye problem, after heavy kennel cough and was snappy at everyone outside of our family.

I'm not too crazy about this humane society. I called them today about our puppy and they were very rude. I won't mention them by name and I don't live near Philly (as in my ID) but I really hope they turn things around there. They even have you sign a notice saying they are having a problem with parvo. Of course I didn't know what it was.

Post by phileaglesfan

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Hi my name is Savanna! I recently lost my 1 1/2 yr old chihuahua mimi to parvo like 1 day ago I 2 older chi one and I have to puppies that mimi gave birth to 3 moths ago that are now sick. I need help I've started giving them pedilyte and carnation milk and broth and pepto. I really wanna make sure I'm giving them the right dosage and if there anything else I need to give them! It was hard to loose my mimi and I haven't slept well since! I love my dogs. I have no kids so they are like my children! I'm not giving up and I hope they wont either. So again please help me!
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Post by SLEDEZMA14

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I'm happy to say that Minnie is finally eating and drinking! the pedialyte worked! I want to thank everyone for the info posted on here. Minnies life was saved.

Post by blackminnie

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My puppy minnie (3 months) is dying of parvo. She is a black lab mix. we took her to the vet and gave her iv fluids. she doesn't throw up or have diarrhea anymore. shes not eating or drinking. she is very tired and we force fed her pedialyte for a few days. we are very worried and if she isn't better by Sunday we have to give her back to the shelter and they will put her to sleep! Please HELP! we don't want to lose her and we cant get the tamiflu becuz the vet isnt here today or tomorrow and they are closed on Sundays. we are gonna get pepto
By Lucy
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Post by blackminnie

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My puppy Chocolate had caught Parvo on April 8 & he wasn't eating, he was throwing up, which wasn't like him. So my mother and I looked on this website, and we bought Pedialite, Pepto Bismol & got Antibiotics from my niece who was recently sick preferably Amoxicillin. I gave him the Pepto Bismol first to prevent him from vomiting & diarrhea. Then, I gave him the Pedialite every hour, I mean every single hour so that he wouldn't get dehydrated & the antibiotics every 8 hours. He was back to himself in the next 4 days. He's up and running, and now he's eating, and not throwing up anymore. So anyone whose dog has Parvo, just please get your dog some pedialite, its only $4 dollars, Pepto Bismol and find away to get the Antibiotics. I mean your dog isn't going to get better right away, but if you make sure its getting its medicine, it'll pull through, and please don't give up.

Post by Darry$$$

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Hi there, just wanted to give an update on Nyxie. I'm very happy to say that she is eating and drinking on her own and today is pretty much back to her old self, playing and etc. Who says you can not save your puppy at home? This shows what lots of love and determination can do!
Thank you all again

Post by nyxies_mama

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I want to thank everyone on this website! My 4 month old pit is still alive today because of the advice I got from you all. The raw eggs is the trick! Along with the pedialyte, pepto, and gatorade. I had done everything except the eggs and I know night before last that if I hadn't found this website Nyxie would be dead. Today she is drinking on her own, I'm still giving her the eggs because she won't eat on her own. But she is following me around the house, jumping up on the couch and even let out a bark trying to play with my husband.

She is still weak and I know that it will still take her awhile to be herself again but thanks to this website at least she has a chance. My only advice is if you love your dog and can't afford the huge vet bill, show her constantly that you love her and NEVER ever give up, because if you do your dog will. You have to be vigilant if you want it to survive. Thanks so much again.

Post by nyxies_mama

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My 4 month old pit bull Nyxie got very sick 4 days ago, I took her to the vet he sent me home with antibiotics and a thick liquid called STAT, he said to help replace protein and nutrients. Anyway, I haven't been asleep trying to save her round the clock. About 3 hours ago she decided to take a drink of water by herself and was even walking around, an hour ago it all came up, the first vomit was clear, of course. The second had blood in it, this is the first time she has vomited blood. Now she is back to being lethargic and breathing is shallow the vet doesn't come in for 3 more hours, PLEASE if anyone reads this Please help me. My email is dreamride24 AT yahoo.com. Please help me save this puppy.

Post by nyxies_mama

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This is to everybody who just swore you couldn't cure a puppy with parvo without hospitalization, the home treatment does work me and my fiancee had 4 puppies all 6 months old and we beat the odds unfortunately one died because we didn't catch it in time her name was Athena. the other three boss, baby, and kujo all pulled through in amazing time. One thing that is extremely important is you cant give up on your dog(s) and dont stop showing them attention because if you do they are going to give up too.

What we did was first clean all the poo and puke up in the back yard spray it down with bleach and also bleach all there food and water dishes after every use to get ride of bacteria then give them pepto bismal first to coat there stomach so they wont get nausea and throw it back up then Gatorade and chicken or even beef broth but its also important to give them anal injections of pediatric electrolyte or pedialyte every 30 minutes to an hour you can find that on the baby isle in walmart its only like 4 dollars but I promise if you try hard enough and continue with the treatment theirs a good chance they will live. We noticed the symptoms on the first day Athena died on the forth day we didn't give up on the other 3 though and with constant treatment by the 8th day the rest of them were back to full health eating again and everything.

Post by madeforeachother97

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My dog just got parvo but I don't have any money to take him to the vet and I love that dog so much I don't wont to loose my only friend so please help me.

Post By Nicole (Guest Post)

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My dogs had provo, I went to my local vet spent $500.00 on the puppy who caught it and then gave it to the mother and the son contracted parvo. I went to a local pharmacy and brought gatorde and pedlite lots of it and eye droppers. I could not afford the vet bill this help a lot you have to force the liquids to them even if they refuse and if they throw it back up keep giving it to them. They will eventually get strong, do not give up!

My dogs are fine because I know my dogs and I know their behaviors when it changes. I had to keep the floor bleach and clean when somebody went to bathroom, I had to separate them. I was determine, I would rush home from work like it was a second job. I broke down so many times, my determination was to win win win this thing over and I did. I saw the progression and starting to feed soft over the hard food then my dogs started to eat hard food..awesome go away parvo.

I got them through and yes I called my vet for follow up appointments for my dogs after this parvo appeared to go away. Be very strong for your dogs talk to them everyday. Give hoorays..".yeah you did it". Although they are sick they know when your sad so be strong and try hard to get them well. It's exhausting, Take Care.

Post By Annette (Guest Post)

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What is the bleach treatment? A friend and I were talking about it and I was looking for it, can't find it anywhere anymore. It was a small amount of bleach with gatorade or syrup or maybe alternating them both????

Post By Josey (Guest Post)

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Try Emertrol for vomiting you can buy it at the drug store. Try chicken noodle soup in an eye dropper just the broth. Pedialite in an eye dropper. I had spent $2000 at a Vet and a Walgreen's Pharmacist told me try the pedialite and it saved my dog.

Post By Rita (Guest Post)

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My toy poodle Nemo got parvo. I took him 2 the vet and he gave him clavamox and centrine with pedialyte. He's not playful and has not had diarrhea yet. Please help me save him he weighs 4 lbs. I'm gonna make him a tea with pedialyte and peppermint. Gonna buy pepto I'm in desperate need of help.

Post by nemo08

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Give her pedialyte not Gatorade because there are more electrolytes in it than Gatorade. That is what she needs right now, and make her drink it, give it to her as much as possible i saved my dogs life she had it real bad.

Post By crystal (Guest Post)

We Won the Fight of Parvo

We won the fight of Parvo on 1 out of 2 Pomeranian pups. $9647.00 dollars later vet treated them in hospital but on weekends when closed sent them home where I was administering IV Fluids ever 2 to 4 hours and vet refused to use some home remedies like slippery elm given to help prevent vomiting acidophilus and colloidal silver chicken broth and rice or liver broth.

After one week end I returned to vet and the pups were very active and barking they admitted in the hospital again one pup teacup Pomeranian weighing in at 2 lbs. They closed one night and sent them over to emergency vet where she was over dosed with pain killer and died. The dose was as if she was 6 lbs. I continued the other one with home care and so far to most vets have been the only 8 weeks old Pomeranian to survive parvo that young. His mother tracked it on her bed after giving birth went to vet for check up with pups in bed when pups started crawling and could get under bed the contracted parvo.

Post By Michelle (Guest Post)

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Here is an excellent webpage about treating parvo puppies at home: http://wolfcreekranch1.tripod.com/heal_parvo.html

When you pinch your puppies skin, it should go instantly back into place like it does if you pinch the skin on your own arm. Check his gums, they should be a nice dark pink. If his skin sticks for a second or his gums aren't a nice dark pink, he is dehydrated.

The #1 reason parvo puppies vomit is from dehydration, so making sure they are properly hydrated is especially important. You can give 1/4 of the dose every 15 minutes, to help make it easier to keep the fluid down or give him an enema. Again, http://wolfcreekranch1.tripod.com/parvaid.html

We've used Parvaid to heal parvo puppies and it works excellent and is really good at preventing puppies from getting parvo if used preventatively.

Here are some retailers that sell Parvaid which retails for $45.97: http://wolfcreekranch1.tripod.com/retailers.html

Hope your puppy is better quickly!

Post by healthy pets

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Can a puppy whos been vaccinated for parvo still get it? My 18 week old beagle/basset mix has had diarrhea and been throwing up and has been a lot less hyper than normal but we have had all of his shots done. I'm wondering if maybe he's just sick this is the 3rd day of his diarrhea. he is still eating and drinking fine though. Normally he is very playful and hyper but lately you have to make him play. I am very worried.

Post By kaity (Guest Post)

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I think my cocker puppy has parvo. He had reddish diarrhea and is very tired looking. What can I give him to cure it? Please help, I only got him a couple of days ago.

Editor's Note: Call your vet right away. If you don't have a vet, call the Humane Society or contact the person you got the puppy from. Parvo is treatable if caught early enough.

Post By joel (Guest Post)

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My son and I decided to expand our familty by adopting 2 10 week old sister puppies. One of my puppies (Kloey) began throwing up uncontrollably last Wednesday and I got her in to see a vet right away at Banfield Pet Hospital. He told me that she had an obstruction and after $500 worth of xrays and bloodwork recommended $2400 worth of exploritory surgery, I rushed her to the emergency hospital hoping for a better price or a referral to somebody that would work out a payment arrangement. I was surprised when the vet looked at her xrays and blood work, and then came in with 1 last test. When he returned to tell me he would never do exploritory surgery on a puppy with Parvo, I was shocked and dismayed. He said that she not only tested positive but had an "very high positive". Having just spent $500 on unnecessary tests at Banfield Pet Hospital in San Bernardino, CA, I couldn't afford to hospitalize her and couldn't take her home to treat since I had her seemingly healthy sister there. I had to make the heartbreaking decision to let her go. It wasn't until Saturday that her sister (karly) began showing the same symptoms. When I contacted Banfield to let them know that unless obstruction is contagious they were completely wrong and took advantage of my desire to save my loved one, the basic response that I got was...sorry for your luck. I am now trying to treat my 2nd puppy at home since I have spent $900 in the last week in vet bills. I firmly believe that Banfield Pet Hospital was completely underhanded and has no concern for the safety and well being of any animals that they may treat. I am a single mother that struggles as it is and to have someone take advantage of my heartbreak, I'm disgusted. I can only hope that we can, with our love and medication, pull Karly through. I am determined that Parvo will not win this battle

Post by stacy1979

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I had a puppy that began throwing up and wouldn't eat or drink last Wednesday. I got her in at the very first appt available at Banfield Veterinary Hospital in San Bernardino, CA. The vet there ran a bunch of tests--xrays, blood work--and told me my puppy had an obstruction and needs $2400 worth of surgery. I left there with my puppy and took her to the emergency clinic with xrays and bloodwork in hand hoping for a cheaper price. The vet looked at the test results and xrays, then ran 1 more test. When he walked in and said he wouldn't ever do exploritory surgery on my puppy, I was shocked and dismayed. Turns out she only needed a $40 Parvo test because she had a very high positive for Parvo. I couldn't afford $250-$450 a day to treat her since Banfield had just charged me $500 in unneccessary tests but I couldn't treat her at home because I didn't want to chance infecting her seemingly healthy sister so I had her put down. Her sister began to get sick on Saturday and now I'm being forced to treat her at home because of the vet that didn't run the right tests. I'm with the comment regarding the price of veterinary care. I'm a single mother with a house payment due in 2 weeks that has just spent $900 in a week trying to save the lives of members of our family. Banfield's response it basically, sorry for your luck.

Post By Stacy (Guest Post)

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When I was a kid we had about 5 puppies that got parvo. We were very poor, we didn't even have the money to get them shots so we couldn't go to a vet. They were almost dead so my dad gave them antibiotics that I got when I had a bad cold and pepto-bismol about 3 times a day. 4 of them lived.

I hope this helps.

Post by SAD Angel

Parvo took my baby Bo

My puppy, Bocephus, just died of Parvo two days ago. I adopted him September 6, parvo set in on the 11th and he passed 4 days later on the 15th. He had parvo when I adopted him. My heart is completely broken. At the first sign I rushed him to the vet and we started IV treatments and home care. He was up and down. At one point I thought he would make it but Sunday he took a turn for the worse. I feel an overwhelming guilt for not taking him to the ER that day.

Monday morning we took him to the vet for his IV treatment but by Monday evening it was clear that he was not going to make it. Watching your dog's life slowly slip away due to this merciless disease is heartbreaking. I watched a rambunctious and affectionate puppy turn into a depressed, lifeless being that moaned at the touch of your hand. For the past two days I have sat at his grave and talked to him. I only had him for 10 days (5 of which were healthy days) he I know he's in a better place now but it's hard to get those images of the pain he suffered out of my head. I have now learned that you can test your puppy beforehand to see how well his body would fight off parvo. It's expensive but worth it.

If you are a parent with a puppy with parvo, my prayers are with you. Be strong and the minute you think your puppy is taking a turn for the worse, rush him to the ER.

Post By Amanda McNeal (Guest Post)

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We lost our pitt puppy to parvo. He got sick on friday 8-1-08. We took him to the vet and he tested neg for parvo but our vet kept, and treated him and he died on Monday morning 8-4-08.

Post By Susan (Guest Post)

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Seriously I worked at two different vets as a tech. and we never saved a parvo puppy. I found some stuff called "parvogaurd" I had to syringe feed it to me friend's puppy on deaths door and give it SQ fluids (under his skin) every hour or so for two days and on the third day he started pulling thru! I was 7mo pregnant and it was had to deal with but it's worth it because now he's full grown and a very healthy pretty dog!

Post By Enter your name. (Guest Post)

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NO gatorade doesn't help. I went through this! I syringed Pediatite every 20 minutes. My vet wanted to put her down. I went against their wishes and took her home and nursed her back! After a full 24 hrs of pedalite she came around a bit, but they need protein. So what I did was Bought carnation instant Breakfast, instead of milk. I mixed with pedalite,and syringed. On the third day she was able to stand and was more alert. I then boiled rice and lean chicken and fed her. She loved it. I kept her on a bland diet for a week or so. She came around! After Parvo she has green poop....so I took it to the vet to be analyzed. She had Coccidia I was worried again. BUT the antibotic cleared it up. THANK GOD I this is helpful to you. BEST of luck! I hope your pups gets well!

Post By stacey (Guest Post)

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I have a small terrior mix pup with Parvo. I give her IV fluids under the skin & nutrical & then I give her chamomile & peppermint herbal tea caffeine free mixed with pedialite. All you can do is find the one treatment that works for your pup & stay with them. Dehydration and secondary infections is going to be your main concern.

Post By Elisabeth Scott. (Guest Post)

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I'm reading everyones entries. I have a 7 month old lab with parvo. Vet bills do get to cost a lot. Go to your vet and have him show you how give your puppies the fluids and get the Tamiflu. It's not really all that much. I don't have a lot of money either but you can try to save your puppy and you to can do it the right way (ps my doctor worked out a payment arrangement with me.) I'm just waiting hopefully my pup will also get better!

Post By shawna (Guest Post)

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My little (4 lbs) chihuaua had parvo. I took her to the vet and was told she had parvo. They would keep her for 3 days for 700-800 and nobody would be there at night, or I could take her home for 250 with meds. So they gave me an iv bag with the needles/ meds for the vomiting/ antibiotics/and id dog food and syringes. I was told that parvo makes them throw up and poop their intestinal lining till they hemorrhage.

I withheld all food and water for 3 days and ran 20ml of saline under the skin and the shots. It was 3 treatments a day for 3 days then very very little water, if she started throwing up I was to with hold water and start over. She was able to eat and drink buy the 4th day. I did bleach my floors, food and water dishes and did not allow any one to wear shoes in, it can be carried that way. They say its a 50\50 shot whether they live or die. Black and tan breeds usually die from it. I have 2 other dogs, one a Rotti, I got the other one shots and didnt get the next, they never got sick. Hope it helps someone.

Post by rac631

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my 9 week lab had all the symtoms of parvo, did not eat for 5 days, gave him herbs form a nutritionist ( charchoal and catnip) had to give it through the rectum so it could be absorb,,,, pedilite every hour... even if he threw up......on the 6 day he pulled through gave him penniciline and animal electrolyte, chicken broth with baby oatmeal,, he is fully recovering, Thank God and a whole lot of love.
rosa

Post by rlugo

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Yes it helps,i would give her a few minutes after shes done throwing up ,then continue. Thats what i'm doing with my puppy ,only my vet said to give mine pedialyte { the stuff for kids} ,i give my puppy it every 20 minutes. After she throws it up i just wait a few minutes and give her 3/4 of a cup again, because they can dehydrate as they just threw up what you had just gave them ,usually mine keeps it down the second time though.

Post by bee37

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Maybe you should try going to the store get her favorite treats and animal vitamins blend it up and feed it to her.

Post By Anine (Guest Post)

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Stephanie If you read further down the page my story is posted from Louie1 regarding my puppy Foxy. Tamiflu did save her life. I would not treat parvo without tamiflu. Good Luck.

Post by mshoney1

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Does Tamiflu really work? Right now my dog had puppies and the are too small to get vaccinations but just in case they were to get parvo I want to know how to treat them.

Post By Stephanie (Guest Post)

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My dog had a weak positive parvo result. We started him on iv and meds on Monday. Started him on tamiflu on Tuesday. Is there anything else I can do to make him better? He has been sad since Saturday and just sleeping. he had loose stool on Sat, Sunday, and Monday. His last stool was almost solid. He vomited on Sat, Sunday and Monday morning but not anymore. I really need help I don't want my cute pug to go away.

Post By manuel (Guest Post)

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We just lost a dog to what could have been Parvo... He displayed all the classic symptoms, and it was heartbreaking to watch him die. We couldn't afford a vet that wanted us to pay, IN FULL, up front. That's ludicrous. I wouldn't even have paid them to kill my dog - that seems unnatural and quite mean to me. To those who think that people who can't afford to go to the vet shouldn't have pets - maybe you should think that the Vet shouldn't be so darn pricey. When you have to struggle to make ends meet anyway, and you find a scared stray puppy and you have a heart and a home to offer - I would hope (that even if you couldn't afford Vet visits on a regular basis to treat a sickness) that you would at least find some way to care for the dog. I disagree with people who say that "if you can't afford it, you shouldn't have it." What if this was your child that sudden contracted a really terrible sickness? What if you were a single mom and you couldn't afford the treatment for your child? What are you supposed to do then? Kill your child? I think that's quite illegal. I think that sort of putting the pet to "sleep" is quite a cop-out. I miss Koga, terribly, and he has only been gone for 4hrs. I tried some of the suggestions on this page, but nothing could help my puppy. And don't knock me for not being able to afford the vet. I can't even afford the doctor for myself - but at least I could have worked out a payment plan with the vet (HAD THE VET BEEN WILLING).... and maybe my pup would still be here on Earth with me...but Koga'll be okay - and I really want to hear some demands for better access to cheaper veterinarian care. I'm serious about this. THIS NEEDS TO STOP - when is it going to be too much?? To not offer payment plans or anything of the like is ridiculous.... PEOPLE and PETS are dying from ALL KINDS of illnesses they cannot be treated for because they cannot afford to "PAY UP FRONT." Where are people supposed to take their pets if it's a serious emergency?? I believe Koga died because I couldn't afford any treatment or care for him, and I'm truly upset that I could not work out a payment plan.

Post By KogaRomaRoo (Guest Post)

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I just got my dog through parvo. Heres what I did. Go to your local grocery store and pick up pepto bismol, pedilite ( I got the unflavored) and dog vitamins. Give your dog the pepto first, followed by the pedilite, then vitamins. The pepto coats the stomach, as it does for humans, the pedialite has electrolytes, sodium, potassium and calories. Things your dog loses during throwing up etc. Thats what its for when you give it to your kids.

Then the vitamins, self explanatory. I started this because I couldn't afford to take my dog to the vet and it broke my heart to think I would lose her. This worked! My dog is now just like she was before, please give this a try. Unless you can afford to take your dog to the vet, which I suggest. Hope this helps. Oh and by the way, I used an oral syringe to give pepto and pedialite to my dog. You may have to force them to drink it but it'll be worth it in the end.

Post By Andi (Guest Post)

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I recently had the same problem. I gave my dogs Parents Choice pediatric electrolytes, found in the baby section at your local grocery, instead of Gatoraid (Gatoraid helps with hydration but does not replace the electrolytes lost in dogs from vomiting and diarrhea). Just to be safe, we took our dog to the vet and it cost $150. If you can't afford that, then see if you can pay it out, some vets will let you. My dog was better within a day. The vet may have to put fluids back in your dog and keep them over night. Also some people give there dogs Pepto Bismol, which coats the linen in the intestine that the virus attacks. That is what causes the bleeding anyways, but too much Pepto could cause microtumors in some dogs. If you use this method, use a low dosage and give it to them before they eat and wait about 30 minutes. chicken noodle soup is usually the best thing to feed them because chicken broth is full of nutrition but you may have to use a syringe. Don't over feed because the dogs intestine are sore and you don't want your dog to constantly have diarrhea. Also every time they puke or poop, make sure you rehydrate them with the Pedilyte because it also contains vitamins and other minerals that your dog loses during vomiting and diarrhea. You can only do this for a few days and if your dog has bleeding, you can only do this for a day because otherwise your dog could die. Let me explain, the virus is tearing away the protective lining and causing them to bleed out and if too much blood is lost, more blood has to be replaced. People, get your dog a veterinarian administered parvo shot. You can call ahead of time and go pick it up. It is cheaper then having to watch your pets suffer. It is painful to you and your dog.

Post By amanda (Guest Post)

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We just got 2 St. Bernard/ Pitbull mix puppie, Moose & Snickers. They are 12 weeks 3 days old today. Last week Thursday Snickers started puking and having VERY foul runny poop. Upon her routine weekly vet visit for a broken leg ( yes I know, this poor little pup has been through a lot already), she had developed a rash under her cast and needed to stay the night for antibiotic treatment w/o her cast, and they could monitor her better there.

That night, Moose starting puking. I thought this was all due to switching puppy foods. But still acting like a naughty little puppy :). Friday night BOTH dogs were kind of lethargic and sick, so I went in the vet on an emergency visit. Snickers tested positive for Parvo-virus! Needless to say I was in COMPLETE shock.

We ended up taking the 2 pups to an ER for puppies 120 miles away, and they wanted to hospitalize Snickers. However, it's $1500.00 per pup. We can't afford that. So we opt'd for the home treatment of sub QC IV and anti-vomiting and pooping meds. Moose acts as if she was never sick, acting like a normal naughty little pup. However, Snickers isn't doing so well. She hasn't puked in over 24 hours, but she's still pooping, but walking on her own to do so. She's stopped wagging her tail at us, and just looks sad.

It's breaking my heart. She's been coughing, and the vet told us she got pneumonia, but put her on anti-biotics (oral). She's very weak, and drooling from the mouth, I'm trying to hold out hope that she will kick this, but I'm starting to wonder if I am fooling myself. I removed her cast ( which was to come off this Friday ) and she seemed happier, but I just don't know what else to do.

They need to find a cure that people can afford. We work very hard, and have 5 children, and do very well for ourselves, but $1500.00 is a LOT of money. I do know if I had the money, she would have been hospitalized, but we JUST bought a new house, and got married, and it's not in the cards. However, since we got her, she has been over 800.00 in vet bills. I LOVE this little puppy more than you will ever know, but I wonder if there's something else that we can do that I haven't tried, or should I let her go. Please after reading this, say a prayer for my lil Snickers. Everything little thing couldn't hurt.

Post By Kimberly (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

I took my puppy who is 3 months to the vet and found out that she has parvo. The vet told me it would cost roughly from $770- $883 to hospitalize her and I cant afford that! He then told me that it costs $65 for the 3 day treatment and the it isn't likely that she will survive! I would be so lost without her because my husband got her for me because he is deploying to Iraq and I would need a companion. I'm so distraught! Should I still try the three day treatment or chalk it up as a loss?

Post By julia (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

I just wanted to let everyone know that Sophie survived the parvo. She was at the hospital for 3 full days and is doing great. Because I bought her from the vet I took her back to when she started acting like parvo, he gave a discount and it only cost around $250.00 to save her. Now I have invested around $350.00 in a pound puppy but she is worth much more, she has bonded with my grandson and Sophie has a great family. I'd say, spoiled rotten. I can not advise anyone on what to do or what is the best cure for parvo, but Sophie was a fighter and I think we caught it early enough for her to survive.

Congratulations!!! Thankyou for posting the results.

I did give Noah the bleach remedy because he had stopped drinking or desiring food. He had his IV as well as his shot plus Gatorade. I'm happy to announce that after his long nap, he awoke to hunger & has eaten two eggs & a bowl of boiled chicken. He ran in to the front room & started playing with Bethie, his sibling. They played for 15 minutes total. I'm pleased because the bleach did not cause him discomfort but his stomach did gurgle a bit. I'm very excited about his new found desire to be himself again. I hope this does cure the Parvo. It seems to be.:)

Post by Senee

RE: Parvo Help Needed

I just wanted to let everyone know that Sophie survived the parvo. She was at the hospital for 3 full days and is doing great. Because I bought her from the vet I took her back to when she started acting like parvo, he gave a discount and it only cost around $250.00 to save her. Now I have invested around $350.00 in a pound puppy but she is worth much more, she has bonded with my grandson and Sophie has a great family. I'd say, spoiled rotten. I can not advise anyone on what to do or what is the best cure for parvo, but Sophie was a fighter and I think we caught it early enough for her to survive.

Post By tskaylor (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

I lost one puppy last Friday afternoon due to a false negative on a Parvo test. All the signs were there. Severe bloody stools as well. Poor Princess Sarah died. She has five siblings that are ill now. Three pups are tested positive for Parvo. I have been giving them IV's & shots, corn syrup (a teaspoon by mouth), Olive oil (3 teaspoons full to two tablespoons, twice daily, to keep their stomach & esophagus coated & to prevent vomiting), A half cup of Gatorade ever one hour (only Gatorade no water), they still drink on their own & are eating home cooked meals of chicken, rice, vegetables plus plain chicken, yogurt, & four raw eggs a day for protein. Absolutely no salt. I ordered Keflex & ParvoGuard but am waiting on them. I am also giving them Echinacea twice daily.

They were born with Mange & no treatment was working that the Vet had prescribed. I did give them a bleach dip. Three tablespoons Bleach per gallon of water, let it sit for ten minutes then rinse. They were cured after two treatments, a week apart. I had no choice but to use the bleach. I thank God I did too now that they have Parvo because a lil' time was spent building up their immune system to fight the Parvo after ridding them of mange. They felt better immediately after this treatment too. No burning, no nothing.

I am going to try the bleach method for Parvo along with continuing fluid hydration, homecooked meals, etc. It's my only shot at keeping these beautiful puppies alive. They are Great Pyr/German Shepherd mixed. Quite sweet & beautiful. They are nearly five months old.

Post By Senee (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo

Our 9 week rotti recently came down with parvo, we went to the vet to verify , the fecal test was negative ,but all of the symptoms were there, we got amoxil, iv fluids and anti nausea meds, after the 2nd day of treatment no improvement. We went online and ordered parvo guard overnight delivery, and within 2 days of this product and constant fluids, I'm glad to say he is finally up and eating drinking on his own.

Post By george & teresa (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

THIS IS 8 WEEK OLD SOPHIE (SHELTI /COLLIE MIX. I BOUGHT HER FOR MY GRANDSON FROM A LOCAL VET OFFICE. SHE WAS TO BE A THERAPY DOG FOR MY 12 YEAR OLD GRANDSON WHO JUST WENT UNDER A CRANIOTOMY OPERATION FOR A BICYCLE ACCIDENT HE HAD ON HALLOWEEN. WE TOOK HER TO HIM ON FRIDAY AND BY SUNDAY THE PUPPY WAS SHOWING SIGNS OF PARVO. I TOOK HER TO THE SAME VET I BOUGHT HER FROM ON MONDAY AND WAS TOLD SHE NEEDED A PARVO TEST. THEN I WAS GIVEN THE BAD NEWS AND THE COST FACTOR TO HOW MUCH I WAS GOING TO HAVE TO PAY TO SAVE THIS PUPPY. I RESCUED THIS PUPPY FOR $85.00 AND NOW THEY ARE CHARGING ME UP TO $600.00 MORE TO TRY TO SAVE HER AGAIN. I AM LIVID BUT I CAN NOT LET THIS SWEET PUPPY DIE. SHE IS SO ADORABLE AND MY GRANDSON HAS BONDED WITH HER. SHE IS IN THE HOSPITAL WITH IV'S AND TAKING ANTIBOTICS. SHE IS NOT THROWING UP MUCH NOW AND NO BLOOD IN THE STOOL. MAYBE TOMORROW SHE WILL BE BETTER. AFTER CHECKING WITH THE VET TODAY, THEY ARE GOING TO CALL ME BACK TODAY TO SEE IF I WANT TO PAY FOR FOOD THEY CAN ORDER FOR HER. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? THEY KEEP TELLING ME SHE IS STABLE "NO WORSE NO BETTER." I'M READING ALL THESE HOME REMIDIES AND I'M THINKING THIS VET SOLD ME A SICK PUPPY AND NOW I'M HAVING TO PAY FOR THESE HOSPITAL BILLS AND NOW ORDER FOOD. WHAT IS GOING ON AND AM I GETTING RIPPED OFF? I COULD HAVE BOUGHT A REGISTERD PUP FOR WHAT THIS IS COSTING, BUT I'VE GOT TO SAVE SOPHIE FOR MY GRANDSON! I JUST HAVE NO CHOICE. IF THIS PUPPY LIVES I WILL NEVER TAKE HER BACK TO THIS VETS OFFICE...THE PUPPY HAD TO CONTACT THIS VIRUS FROM THE VETS OFFICE. WHY DID THEY NOT TEST THIS PUPPY BEFORE THEY SOLD IT TO ANYONE? THAT IS SO WRONG! WHEN CAN SOPHIE GET HER PARVO SHOTS?

Post by TSKAYLOR

RE: Parvo Help Needed

We are battling parvo right now our rescue rescued a 9 week old rottie pup from the shelter that turned out to have parvo. She is being treated with tamiflu/cerenia and nutrical as well as pedilyte. We are entering day 4 of treatment now and so far she is stable.

Post By Enter your name. (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

We have 4 dogs. 2 pups and their mom and dad. This past Friday I noticed one of our puppies Boomer had diarrhea. We assumed it was something he ate because he eats EVERYTHING and decided to keep an eye on him. Saturday he stopped eating and was very lethargic. We called the vet who said it was normal for dogs to have these symptoms from something they ate told us to watch him for a couple days to see if he gets better because he was still drinking a little.

On Sunday I came home from work and there was foul smelling vomit on the floor. When I went to clean it up, I noticed the blood. We took him to the emergency clinic right away.
Sure enough he has Parvo. They told us that they recommended hospitalization for the night, and then the next day we would take him to our vet for hospitalization.

The bill for the emergency clinic was around $1000, which is way overpriced for one night, but what could we do, it was the only place open on Sundays. We didn't and wouldn't have that kind of money for at least 2 weeks. They said we could treat him at home, but he would have less chance of survival. We love our dogs like our children, and we didn't want to take that chance so we kept him there. They eliminated some precautionary testing to lower the price and said they would hold a check for us.

Monday we brought him to the vet and they admitted him for a $100 deposit, and stated they would bill us for the rest, and it would not cost anything near what the emergency clinic did.
Today is Tuesday and when I woke up today I noticed our other puppy, Nala had bloody diarrhea. We had her to the vet within the hour, and she had a weak positive for Parvo, but we had her admitted as well. Our vet was kind enough to let the deposit for her slide.

So now both of our babies are hospitalized. Boomer so far has not gotten worse, but he is still getting sick. We will know more in the morning. I can honestly say this has been the worst 3 days of my life.
I can't believe, after seeing what Boomer looked like by day 3, that people would even attempt to treat their dogs at home. BLEACH?! Are you kidding me?! Would you give bleach to your sick child to avoid a doctors bill? We are not rich people by any means, and I can tell you honestly we can't afford this, but we will find a way to make it work.

We have no children, our dogs are our babies and we would never risk their lives for a cheap fix. Please take your dog to the vet asap. I'm sure they will work something out w/ you.

Post By ab77 (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

MY 6 month old puppy has parvo. What can I do to get rid of the disease?

Post By BEVERLY DOGGETT (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

Give her pedialyte non flavored it works better. My puppy was just diagnosed as well and he has pulled through. Try 1.5 cc of Penicillin and Parvo Guard that is the only thing that got my puppy "Tucker" through. It hasn't been tested by the FDA but I swear it works.

My puppy went from puking blood, and runs with blood, now he is happy, playing, eating, and drinking water. He is finally back to normal. And I will pray for you and your puppy! Hope she gets better!

Post By Mandy Armour (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

My dog had parvo the last six days. I took her to the vet on the 3rd day. And the vet had nothing good to tell me about the out come. So, i tried many of these remedies. But the one that actually helped my dog (the vet said) was injections of gatorade in the anal. She did awesome. and pulled threw. 1.5cc of gatorade anal every 20 to 30 minutes.

As for the bleach. If this showed me no hope i would have tried it as my last resort. If you told someone with a deadly disease that the cure was bleach. I could probably guarantee that person would try it. Simply because it's their life!

So, for those that have been given the I'm sorry but we did all we can talk from your vet. and you go home and you end up trying whatever you can to save your dog... That means you love them more than anything! BECAUSE YOU TRIED!

Post By amie (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

Unfortunately our little (11 months old) Shih Tzu) didn't make it. As soon as we saw the symptoms (vomiting, bloody and bad smelling stools, lose of appetite etc.), we took her to the vet. On Saturday (4 days after treatment) we thought she was going to make it. But during the night she was crying and she had 3 epileptic crisis. On the 3rd crisis she died just in front of our eyes, without being able to help her. My girlfriend tried to help her and she gave her a bite just before passing away. It was so horrible. She survived the intestinal form of the virus, but not the heart-parvo effects.

Post By Vagelis (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Advice

All I can say, if your puppy has Parvo take them to the vet! Don't try to take care of them at home to save money because your pup will only have a 30% chance of living! If taken to a vet they have a 80%-90& chance of surviving! There is a big difference in percentage there people. It really is not about the money here... its a matter of "Do you love your pet that much?"

I have a 6 month old puppy that is in the Animal Hospital as we speak and is fighting Parvo! It is his 5th day at the vet and he is MUCH better already! They said he can come home tomorrow if everything goes as planned! Without him being taken to a vet, he would of died 4 days ago. When it comes to the life of an animal their life is priceless to me! To all of you who believe Gatorade will solve this vicious virus YOU ARE BADLY MISTAKEN! What are you going to do when your dog won't take the Gatorade? You think about that, but by the time you do... it will be TOO LATE for your pet. I feel sorry for all of you who get a dog but don't have the money to pay for its needs!

Post By Cassie @ Tru Blu Kennels (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

Yesterday one of my pompoodles died of parvo. I had taken her to the vet Thurs., she was vomiting. He said she looked ok and sent her home Fri morn she had pooped a lot of blood and did not move. I took her to the vet, but it was too late they put her to sleep. My other 2 puppies got vaccinated yesterday. I had not had them vaccinated. They were fine until this morning. They have been vomiting and have diarrhea. They weigh 2.11 & 2.5 pounds I've been giving them pedialyte also bought a med at the vet called gastromate canine igy plus gel that the vet recommended. It is supposed to help with the virus. I really need help asap. Please respond as every minute counts.

Post by BECKYDUE

RE: Parvo Help Needed

Ok I am getting pedilyte in Lola and now I read that you could over hydrate. How much liquid should I make sure a 13 pound dog has and can I feel ok if she keeps it down. Should I try bleach, or the tea and if this is a worm thing how should I proceed if you aren't sure? She is a 3 month border terrier, but she thinks she is a mutt.
reginalalesso ATyahoo.com

Post By Regina and Lola (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

i had 3 chihuahuas and they all got parvo. all of them passed except one. i am now struggling with my rotty. i found that if they make it through the first couple of days, they are headed in a good direction.

Post By angel. (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

HELP!!! This is the third day of Parvo for my Lola. She is Pit-Lab mixed. I took her to the vet and could not afford to leave her there for a week. I have giving her pedialyte and pepto. Occasionally I give her Immodium, like the vet told me. Her stool is very bad. She has bloody bowel movement at least once or twice a day. I have got her to the point that she is not vomiting as much. I am very stressed and the mess is horrible. Last night I thought that she was going to die and I woke up and she was still alive. She seems to do better during the day then at night. It is crazy. Am I doing the right thing or am I just wasting money and time. I have heard many people say that they have had puppies that survivied and I just want to know when you can look to see improvement if any. It is very strange to me, because I vaccinated her and she still got this. Help, I am very tired and stressed.

Post By Crystle (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

Treatment for parvo, find a good vet, if you can't afford the care there, get the Sub-q fluids (lactate ringer), and a couple of antibotics from the vet, also get your vet to prescribe tamiflu, it is new, most vets do not know about it...most are having a good success rate. These meds would not run a large bill for treatment, but you have to treat on a regular bases...you can't just give it once a day, Fluid has to be given alot under the skin(sub-q), NOT WATER as I read someone said. People state things they do not know anything about...and don't understand that someone will read these postings and try it, and think they are going to save their puppy. Clorox given to a puppy....I would never think of this...Clorox is toxic if ingested, might not kill a puppy at first, but I can tell you from washing my hands with clorox and water diluted, my hands are burned with blisters...so before you think it's safe to ingest, think again, it's not safe.
Pups can die within 12 to 24 hours from seeing symptoms. Depends on the breed, depends on the pups immune system, if it's clear of other things, parasites, giardia/cocidious, etc. There are other factors, one pup might have a better immunity from mom, as it got more antibodies the first 2 days of it's life that another pup in the litter did not. These are all factors in one surviving, whether at home care or the vet...but I would surely try the tamiflu.
Keep in mind, your pup should have 4 sets of shots, starting around 6 weeks, then 2 to 3 weeks apart(doing any sooner, does no good), one or two shots will not get it either, as they are not 100% due to matural over ride ...so you can say the 1st shot might give 20 to 40% protection depending, the next set 40 to 60% so on and so forth...so until all 4 sets are complete, your pup is not protected. Don't take your pup to pet places, parks, petsmart, etc...even going to the vet, you can risk infection, clorox your shoes when coming from the vet. Don't let your pup down on the floor at the vet, dogs come in and out all day long, sick and well ones, now which ones walked in the same spot your puppy dog walked in...and was your dog exposed, THINK PEOPLE...same theory as if it was your child, they can pick up germs from other kids.
Practice good sense...when you don't know, ask your vet. If you are thinking of getting a puppy...find a good vet first....don't wait to find a vet after the fact..you want a good relationship with one before hand..shop around. A cheap vet is not always best and an expensive one is not either. You need to find a good one, that loves his/her job, loves animals, and that is compassionit. There are many vets willing to threat your dog, and take your money and not care of the outcome..one that is not willing to go back to work at midnight to check on a sick puppy...so do your research.

Post by pittypatter

RE: Parvo Help Needed

My dog Cooper got parvo after my dads friend came over with it on his shoes (his dog had it and just recovered a few days ago) my dog started showing symptoms Monday morning but the rest of the day he was still hyper and had a normal attitude.
Tuesday he was the same but a bit more sluggish so we took him to the vet this morning and he tested positive for it. They gave him some fluids into his back, antibiotics, and pain killers. Since we came home he's thrown up three times (some gross thick bile) and his attitude is different he seems very depressed. Hes thrown up a good amount since Monday but not a much as he has today, could the antibiotics and pain meds make the puking worse? I tried giving him pepto but the smell alone made him gag. he is 11 months old can anyone with experience tell me if he'll be ok or not? Cause I really dont know what id do if my dog died. We have to go back to the vet on Friday for more antibiotics and maybe fluids, depending on whether he can hold anything down tomorrow or not. Does anyone know how long it will be before I start seeing an improvement in him?

Post By Beth (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

I just found out today that my dog has this horrible virus, and I have took in all of your information and I think that we will make it through this. I just started giving my dog, Kaos, his first dosage of gatorade and ice and he kept it down. He is a pit and is about 10 months, and he really hasn't had diarrhea, moreso vomiting for him. But we have been to the vet, they gave him the antibiotics to help control the vomiting and they want me to bring him back in tomorrow to start the IV process, but I believe that I will ask him about the Tamiflu and I will still give my baby the IV treatment and we will see how it goes from there. Thank you all for all of the helpful advise and, of course, if you can afford it take them to the vet immediately. But not everyone can afford this kind of bill, and for the one lady who said we should "act ethically", even when we have children and they get sick, yea we know we have to take them to the hospital, but we don't even know how we are going to pay that bill. The only difference between the hospital and a vet is that a hospital HAS to accept you, the vet doesn't. If you don't have the money upfront, your pet does not get seen, PERIOD! The hospital CAN"T refuse patrons service, the vet CAN!!! I wish everyone the best of luck and I will try to keep you updated on the progress of my baby, Kaos. acrawford AT emailaccount.com 6/25/07

Post By ACrawford (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

i have a pitbull name frank he had his first set of shots when he was six to eight weeks including dewormer and parvo first shot this fathers day i noticed he wasn't eating but i didn't think nothing of it me and the family left so we really didn't know if he ate it or my girls small breed mix ate gave him a doggy treat he ate so i figured he was okay. monday i gave him some food he ate a little but not like usual he drunk some water today he havent ate he drank some water again right now he is in the garage he havent drunk nomore water yet he spit up what looks to be some white stomach acid i think i tried giving some regular food to see if he would eat but he just smelled it please tell me what to do me and the family love him.jaybennett6274 AT yahoo.com

Editor's Note: Call the vet to see what they think. He could have eaten something or it could be Parvo, even with the shots.

Post By jermaine (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

TAMIFLU SAVED MY PUPPY

My parvo story started on Sunday 05/27/07 my 9 month old Pomerian puppy Foxy came down sick. I was told if she was not better by Tuesday Morning to bring her in. Ofcourse this was Memorial Day Weekend. On Tues morning I was at the vet at 8a.m. in the morning and she was diagnosed with worms. They gave us all the meds and sent us home. All night Tuesday night Foxy was vomiting. Wednesday back at the vet Foxy was diagnosed with Parvo. They started treatment right away. Thursday I was told Foxy would not make it through the night.

I found this site here and read all the stories about tamiflu and said TRY TAMIFLU. My dog went from limp could not hold her head up to boucing, barking and standing on her own the next morning. Thanks to all that gave this advice.

FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT KNOW DOSING FOR TAMIFUL THE VET JACK J BROADHURST, DVM WHO DISCOVERED HAS DOSAGE INSTRUCTIONS: Dose: 1mg/lb that dose given every 12 hours for 10 consecutive treatments.

Post by mshoney1

RE: Parvo Help Needed

Hello....I have a sevin month old pitbull who was dignosed with Parvo yesterday. They gave him the injections and ive been giving him the meds they gave me but Im still really worried. Ive been reading about different things to kill the Parvo but not sure if anything is good to mix with the meds. He hasnt pooped at all but throws up like bile....yellowish color fluids every now and then....Whats your best advise?

Post By Kendra_5638@yahoo.com. (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

Tamiflu. I recommend it the INSTANT you think you might have a dog with parvo. It works much better if caught before symptoms develop. If you have multiple dogs, get them all on Tamiflu immediately EVEN IF there are no symptoms. The main thing is hydration. If you are not able to be with your dog ALL day to force liquids, then you MUST go to a vet. At the bare minimum, request your vet tap the pup with an IV catheter and ask to administer the IV yourself.

Parvo is not for the weak of heart or weak of stomach. I am a pet owner and foster home provider. I only recommend Tamiflu because my vet recommended it . Thank god she did.

Post By BigPuppyFamily (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

All I can say is that there is a lot of great information about parvo at www.HerbalPetsOnline.com

Traci

Post by HerbalPets

RE: Parvo Help Needed

I thought I would put my 2 cents worth. Lastnight my little cocker pup of 8 mths old showed signs of parvo. Bloody stools, foul odor, and so listless. She would drink though, but refused food. This pup has always "bounced off the walls" But lastnight all she did was just lay there. I gave her a small dose of amodium AD., and put the recommened bleach in her water since she was constantly drinking I just put the bleach in her water bowl which during the course of the night she drank it all. Well I am happy to report she is bouncing off the walls this morning again!! I would never think that her bad habit of running like a mad dog all over would make me as happy as it has .. I will now go out and bleach out the whole yard and her kennel. I just want to thank this site and all the suggestions. I know she had at least the beginnings of parvo beacause it the odor of the stools you will never forget.As I went through this about 15 years ago with another pup I had and the vet pulled her through that time. I keep my dogs updated with all thier shots, deworming and vet checks so was surprised she had gotten parvo. I know it's best to keep up with all thier shots but once in a while even updated on shots will not prevent them from parvo. I am not saying that not going to the vet is good at all. Sometimes some of us just cannot afford the high bills that comes with treating the virus. And believe me there are no vets around here who will give you a discount . I am taking my pup to the vet today just to have her checked out.

Post By Mel (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

I just purchased a yorkie poo puppy on the 23rd of this month. She vomited twice that night and her stools were formed but soft. She then became ill again on Tuesday I rushed her into the emergency vet clinc for help. They gave her antibotics and IV fluids under the skin. Wednesday I took her to the vet and they found parasites in her stools she didn't do a parvo test because she didn't look like a parvo puppy. They gave her antibotics and sent us home. On Sunday she started showing the true signs of Parvo blood in the stools and vomiting. Monday morning I rushed her to the vet and she tested positive for Parvo. She was immediately put on IV's with fluids and antibotics. She has never had a temp through the whole thing. She is still vomiting and isn't wanting to eat yet. She is down to 1 pound she only weighed 2 pounds when I got her. She did have one set of puppy shots with the parvo vaccine. When should I expect her to turn around? When will I know that she is out of the risk if death??

Please help, I just want to save her. If there anything that I can suggest to the vet to help her chances?

bivenst AT qwest.net

Post By Tracy Bivens (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

please does parvoguard act as a prevention as well with the parvo needles...please

Post By colleenj_47@hotmail.com (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

A few days ago, one of my puppies became emaciated. I tried helping her, but she broke free and ran away where I couldn't get to her. I haven't seen her since. I know she's passed because she was just too close the last time I saw her.

This morning I leave for work and my other puppy is fine. This afternoon, I get home and she's sick and starting to look dehydrated and is acting very similar to the first puppy.

I haven't witnessed any throwing up or any of her stools yet, so it's hard to tell exactly what's going on. She didn't even have any sign of a recent stool and her anus wasn't protruding. She has dry heaved a few times, but that's it.

So I immediately gave her a Parvo shot, a small dosage of pepto bismol, and some orange pedialyte. In the past 4-5 hours, she's drank a whole bowl of pedialyte. Every 30-45 minutes, I'm giving her 3 syringes full. Do you think I've taken the right steps I could take to prevent whatever this is she has from excellerating?

She's still weak & lethargic, but alert.

Post By Stacy (Guest Post)

TAMIFLU

What are the dose for dogs under 20#. we started with 1.5cc at 430pm today, is this right and how often do we give it...need help fast.......mrmikelittle AT aol.com

Post by mike1950

RE: Parvo Help Needed

I just signed paperwork to adopt a dog from my local animal shelter 2 days ago. I was told I would have to wait a week to take him home since he hasn't been neutered yet. The shelter called me this morning to tell me he was severly sick with Parvo and they were taking him to a vet clinic. I've only seen him twice and now I have to wait to see if he is going to live or die and how much this is going to cost.

Post By Rebecca (Guest Post)

Update on Angus the Boxer with Parvo

Hi! I had posted a few days ago about my Boxer Angus. He is doing a bit better. I followed the advice posted by Brenda on 01/26/2007. I have been using Baby Formula, Gatorade, water etc. Today he is more alert and moving around a bit more. He still has a little diarreha. I tried the Pepto but it didn't agree with him so I called my vet and he told me to try the Kaopectic Syrup. That seemed to work a bit better. He still won't eat anything. I did water some gravy down and give that to him and he did drink it. He does take fluids willingly. I will keep everyone posted on how Angus is doing! :) If anyone has any other tips for me or just wants to chat about parvo with their dog or even just needs someone to talk to feel free to e-mail me! Thanks again for all the help. This site is awesome!
firefighter22 at 14@yahoo.com
Just put PARVO in the subject line.

Post By Alicia (Guest Post)

PARVO DEATHS

The true factor not ever mentioned here is that parvo lives outside, in the ground. The most common thing I here is if one dog dies, they get another and mysteriously these dogs are getting it also. Yes, Treat the yard, all dog dishes and the pet sleeping areas often, and for at least a year before getting another sweet innocent puppy. PLEASE?

Post By Mel (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

I had two pups with parvo. The one that was kept at the vet on IV and continuous antibiotic survived. The one I tried to treat at home did not. I would never ever try to home treat a pup once it's begun throwing up. If you add 20 drops of eichenacia/goldenseal tincture to the mix every three hours it may help, but if the dog won't stop throwing up, it belongs at the vet on IV.

Post By Enter your name. (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

GIVE THE DOG GATORADE ICE CUBES TO LICK OR PEDIALYTE ICE CUBES, CAUSE BY GIVING THE DOG STRAIGHT LIQUID THEY WILL KEEP VOMITING. GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS YOU.

Post By SONYA (Guest Post)

uh oh I think my dog and puppies have parvo...

the Mom is vommting so frequently today... and one of the puppies licked the vomit then started throwing up too!! waaa i dont want to lose them! the moms about 2 yrs and the pups are just a month old! they are all pure breed siberian huskies! tell me now if they have parvo because they have some of those symptoms! I cant go to the vet right now because my moms away... Im doing research so that I could at least help a little... here is what I was thinking what to give...

normal food 1st-3rd days and if it went worse...
gatorade and that tamiflu thingy... then if the sickness doesn't go away yet my last resort would be the bleach gatorade/water thingy... I think it could be a cure you know because medicine is basically poison just took at a safe amount... please help me and tell me what to do T_T I dont want to lose my dogs... they're just too cute to lose........ T^T
ok wierd... my little bro wants to vomit too... but I don't think humans get parvo...

Editor's Note: It definitely sounds like Parvo. I'd call your vet. With the mom trying to nurse the puppies she can get dehydrated very quickly.

Post By someone you dont really care about... (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

I AM FROM THE UK, MY 8 WEEK OLD SIBERIAN HUSKEY IS AT THE VETS WITH PARVO, I HAVE ONLY HAD HER FOR A WEEK.
I HAVE BEEN THROUGH ALL THE LETTERS AND NOT ONE MENTIONS ANY WORLDWIDE REMEDIES. DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THERE IS ONE IN THE UK, MY VET SAYS THAT THERE IS NO CURE.

Post By TRACEY (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

TAMIFLU! TAMIFLU! TAMIFLU!
Please don't waste your time with any other treatment!
It just saved my puppy! I don't believe in "miracle cures", but I don't know how else to describe Tamiflu's effect on the parvo virus. Last year I lost a wonderful lab pup to parvo, and it was the most horrific experience I've ever had by far. She did not respond to the typical treatment (IV fluids, antibiotics, anti-nausea meds). She suffered a miserable death. In desperation I searched the web for help, and found a few articles on the success of Tamiflu use for parvo. It was too late for her, but I vowed if I ever faced this situation again I would try Tamiflu. Well, last week, despite a completed series of vaccinations, my new puppy began to show signs of lethargy, vomiting, and loss of appetite and his condition was declining fast. I copied the info I found on the web and rushed him to my vet first thing Friday morning, and when he tested positive for parvo, I requested a prescription for Tamiflu. My vet was not aware of its use for parvo, but after reading the info I brought, she agreed to give it a try in combination with the usual treatments. Within just a few hours he was rapidly improving, and by late Friday evening he was eating and drinking and keeping everything down. The vomiting had stopped, he never developed diarrhea, and he was becoming more energetic and playful. By Saturday he was completely back to his old self, and I was totally amazed! I discontinued the fluid injections and nausea meds, as they now seemed unnecessary, and am just giving him the last of the antibiotics and the twice daily dose of Tamiflu. Today (Sunday), day three of the Tamiflu treatment, he has made a complete recovery!!! He has two more days of the Tamiflu to take, and he'll be as good as new. All the articles I've read report a 100% survival rate in puppies treated with Tamiflu at the first onset of symptoms and now I believe it! If your vet is unwilling to prescribe Tamiflu for you, find one that will.
Kainan

Post by Kainan

RE: Parvo Help Needed

for more info about GSE:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grapefruit_seed_extract

GSE's FAQ:

http://www.nutriteam.com/faq.htm

Post by Cyinda

RE: Parvo Help Needed

---> BLEACH - When I read the post... it seems to me they were talking about using the bleach to CLEAN with outside... (not give it to the dog)... Bleach is about the best cleaner around. It kills more bacteria & virus's than just about anything else out there (even Hepatitis C & AIDS). Bleach should ALWAYS be used in a WELL VENTILATED area!

---> GSE : "Grapefruit Seed Extract" or the Name-brand "Nutribiotic" is an all natural product that you can buy at your Health food store. GSE will kill just about ANY & ALL germs out there. (even MRSA) GSE comes in a liquid & can be taken internally by humans (MAYBE dogs too?) It is extremely concentrated & should ALWAYS be diluted when using on the skin, in the mouth, or when taken internally. (read more information from the URL below)
For Humans: You can add a few drops of GSE to any shampoo to stop scalp & skin infections. Use 1 drop mixed with toothpaste for dental infections, Take internally as an antibiotic, kill germs in water during emergencies etc, etc. Read below for GSE's many, many more uses.

---> "Citracidal" is the name of a more concentrated form of GSE. Citracidal is a GSE cleaner. Citracidal is sold to hospitals as a less toxic way to clean & kill germs on hospital surfaces. This would be a much healthier way to clean than bleach & it would kill just as many organisms as bleach.

Below is a web site that has all the information you will ever need about GSE & Citracidal:

http://www.nutriteam.com/index2.html

PS. A bottle of GSE at your local Health Food Store should run you about $12.

---> Be extra careful if you have liver disease or Hep C. as the GSE can be a bit hard of the liver in large doses. It can be absorbed through the skin, so use latex or rubber gloves when cleaning with it. As with all "natural" products: Just because it's "natural" doesn't make it "harmless".

Post by Cyinda

RE: Parvo Help Needed

i did the bleach treatment, as did many other people, and they had positive results. As for the bleach working with aids...i would have to say that if i had the virius i would try the bleach on myself, if your fighting a loosing battle, what will it hurt? expecially if others have had positive results.

Post By leslie (Guest Post)

RE: Bleach Remedy

Of course Bleach will work to kill the parvovirus. Isn't it also proven to kill the AIDs virus? Could be mistaken on this one, but I believe it is. Why then, don't we treat humans with bleach? BECAUSE ITS TOXIC. Ever notice if you even INHALE a lot of bleach it makes you dizzy and stuff?

My mom breeds dogs and we've lost many puppies to parvo, but we've also saved a lot. Here's what we do:

-drops of parvaid medicine, in my opinion one of the best in fighting it.
-syringes [without needles] full of gatoroid in the morning and at night, and then a syringe full of water if they still aren't drinking.
-a syringe full of baby formula when they aren't eating.
-peptobismol to control their nausea and Diarrhea, which works amazingly.
-Sometimes if a puppy is really sick, injecting water under the skin helps hydrate them too. Don't put too much, or you could overhydrate them.

For the syringes of water and formula, just go by your pets normal eating or drinking habits. My puppy is only a few months old, and he's half weiner dog and half chiuaua. He and our rottweiler puppy got so sick we didn't think they'd make it. Our rottweiler didn't move for three days, and wouldn't eat or drink. We'd been doing all of these except injecting water, pepto, and formula. Now that we've done that we can see a BIG difference. Those three contain vitamins they need to live!

Just let your puppy know how much you love them. Let them know theirs a reason they're fighting to live.

Post By Brenda (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

PLEASE SOME ONE HELP ME I CANT AFFORD TO PUT MY 4 MONTH OLD PUPPY IN THE HOSPITAL....RIGHT NOW I AM GIVING HER PEDIALYTE AND JUST STARTED PEPTO TODAY...THIS IS THE THIRD DAY...SHE HASNT THROWN UP IN A COUPLE HOURS FOR THE FIRST TIME....LASTNIGHT SHE THREW UP NONE STOP ALMOST...SHE WOULDNT HOLD ANYTHING DOWN AT ALL...I HOPE THE PEPTO IS WORKING...SHE IS WEAK BUT WILL GET UP WHEN SHE WANTS TO POOP OR TO VOMIT....PLEASE HELP ME I DONT WASNT TO LOSE MY PRINCESS....SHE IS THE SWEETEST ALWAYS PLAYFUL AND GIVING KISSES CONSTANTLY...NOW SHE WONT EVEN STICK HER TONGUE OUT!!!

Post By Lil Princess (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

as i said in my previous responce, the bleach therapy does sound inhumaine..but at the same time, what did they do back in the days that they didnt have meds? My vet turned me away at the door, he didnt want to mess with parvo, it was like the plague..he gave me iv meds, and pain killers, and stomach settlers, and antibiotics..all that money and time, and the dog died..i heard the bleach remedy from an old hunter..and i tried it years ago, and it did work, i hear more people say that they had better luck with the bleach then to go with the vets remedys, as it states, this is just helpful information, i would never tell someone to do something they were uncomfortable with..but when your at that point of, ive tried everything else and failed, why not? there is bleach in our toothpaste..and several other items we use..im not saying dump the bottle down the dogs throat, u use very little. but you make your own decision, talk to the others on here that have tried it..they have had success stories as well. sorry to those i have upset.. i am not a vet, just someone that was turned away by one.

Post By Enter your name. (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

I agree with mamanature on this one!

You would not give your child bleach or anything else without a doctors advice.

It is the same with your puppy!

I am a vet nurse and speaking from experience some will make it and some don't, but they need professional medical advice. Not home remedies you wouldn't even try on yourself let alone a puppy a tenth your size.

Please see a vet!

"Post By mamanature (Guest Post) (10/26/2006)
Under no circumstance should you give this puppy bleach! Absolutely not you should not treat this puppy on your own . If you do something that is not proven you will live with the guilt of possible have done worst damage and suffering.

I know you are having a tough time please take to vet or give the puppy to someone who can take care of the bill for the vet"

Post By Enter your name. (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

yes, you definately want to keep the puppy hydrated, fluids are a definate as you probably wont get the pup to eat, you want to keep its strength up for the battle so if its still drinking, try protien shakes, it will help the dog out when it no longer will eat. If you have read the other feedback articles, i recommend the bleach treatment..it sounds inhumaine but at the same time, what other options do you have? i tried it for mine, but he was too far gone, it was a little to late when i administerd the treatment..good luck, and just keep the fluids moving!!

Post By lfallenangel143@yahoo.com (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

My puppy just got parvo any home remedies that I have read really work???? Trying the pedialyte right now with some bactrim email me at allura_wa AT yahoo.com

Post By April (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

to let you all know that my puppy firecracker made it threw... the first couple days were not really bad but by the fourth she was getting worse then came the six day when i thought i was going to actually lose her since she wouldn't respond or even lift her head or wag her tail. For seven days i sat next to her I started out every 30 minutes giving her gatorade. Didn't sleep much in 7 days. But then i went to every 15 minutes of 3 cc. I would alternate gatorade with pedialyte... I think she liked the watermelon better then anything. I have to admit i did try the bleach mixtureon the 6th day. I did dilute it more then what i read. and i mixed it with pedialyte instead of water. I was reading on a couple websites that it was the same as cleaning water. I also started giving 2cc of gatorade anal every 45 minutes And to let you know i started the bleach and 2cc gatorade anal at 11pm on thursday and friday at 9 am she jumped up onto my lap. By 6pm friday she was eating a little bit. Saturday morning was a different story she scarfed down her food. the vet gave no hope for her when i took her in on the fourth day, but i can say either it was a lot of praying or the gatorade, pedialyte, bleach mixture worked. to let you all know i was totally against the bleach thing but on thursday i knew if i did at least try it i would hate myself for not doing anything. she had a fever and wasn't responding so i knew that by morning i probably was going to be left with nothing. Do not do this if your not comfortable with it and if you have not read about it. I dont recommend it to everyone. it was my last chance at trying something. And i am the one who would have to deal with it the outcome. Frankly i cant say if it worked or not the bleach i mean. all i know is i have a healthy puppy who still needs to get down the potty training deal... I wish you all the best and hope your puppy gets threw it.

Post By marque (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

if the pup is still responding and not getting any worse, by all means keep feeding it the gatorade, i would even try protien shakes if the pup will allow it, you want to keep as much nutrition in him as possible, because it gets worse before it gets better..feed it whatever it will drink..because it could come to a point where he wont drink anything, and he'll need what he's already got in him..
good luck,
is this by chance a rott? or a pincher?

Post By neiko (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

Does parvoguard really work? I had to puppies die of parvo back to back. I didnt know that you had to bleach your whole yard and the surrounding areas in order to kill this virus. How long after you bleach your yard should u wait until i get another dog?

Post By Enter your name. twylo (Guest Post)

RE: Parvo Help Needed

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHOULD YOU GIVE THIS PUPPY BLEACH!!!!!! ABSOLUTELY NOT YOU SHOULD NOT TREAT THIS PUPPY ON YOUR OWN . IF YOU DO SOMETHINING THAT IS NOT PROVEN YOU WILL LIVE WITH THE GUILT OF POSSIBLE HAVE DONE WORST DAMAGE AND SUFFERING.

I KNOW YOU ARE HAVING A TOUGH TIME PLEASE TAKE TO VET OR GIVE THE PUPPY TO SOMEONE WHO CAN TAKE CARE OF THE BILL FOR THE VET

Post By mamanature (Guest Post)

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