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Post By Joseph R (Guest Post)
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All you need to do is give your dog pedialtye at least every half an hour, and after every time they throw up or go to the bathroom, also give them small amounts of cheese. You will lose a couple days of sleep but your dog will not die.
Bleach is used to clean your house and yard after your dog gets better. Trust me I've grown up around dogs all my life and we've had at least 4 dogs with the virus, and all of them lived!
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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.
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Post By michelle (Guest Post)
(09/18/2008)
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Pepto-bismal! I promise that vets do not want you to know this secret! It worked for our pup. "Breah cow", is a med size dog (nothing nice about pouring a liquid down a dog's throat). Do it.) You are saving a pup's life. She's 7 years old now. Breah was 100% better after 3 days of pepto-bismal.
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Post By Christina (Guest Post)
(09/14/2008)
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My dog has parvo right now. Shes a 10 week old pit bull and she 'got it from our yard because my other dog had it. We didn't know it could spread like that. So we went to the vet and we couldn't afford the 1,200 dollars to keep her for three days so we got the iv and antibiotics at home. It's been five days and now she finally seems a bit better she's playing and eating but still wont drink water. What should we do?
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Post By Christina (Guest Post)
(09/14/2008)
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My dog has parvo right now. Shes a 10 week old pitbull and she got it from our yard because my other dog had it. We didn't know it could spread like that. So we went to the vet and we couldn't afford the 1200 dollars to keep her for three days so we got the iv and antibiotics at home. It's been five days and now she finally seems a bit better. What should we do?
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Post By Chris (Guest Post)
(09/03/2008)
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Well. For anyone reading this. SORRY. I don't really know if my dog has parvo, and can't afford to find out. He does have a lot of the symptoms though. I did a lot of research. First thing you should do is find a store that sells antibiotics for cows, horses, and dogs. Tractor Supply, Quality Farm and Fleet, etc. Antibiotics is the key for any virus. If you dog isn't drinking then get a dehydration fluid with electrolytes, and FORCE it.
Don't force your dog to eat for a couple days, let the stomach and organs heal. Food will make the organs work to digest and they need to heal so your dog wont lose blood. Let your dog relax, but still give it attention so it knows you care. Keep it calm and away from other dogs, so they don't get it, and excitement can make matters worse for the infected dog. Remember fluids, antibiotics, rest(indoors), and love. Good Luck.
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Post By TC (Guest Post)
(07/24/2008)
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My little puppy which is 4 months old just got Parvo about 1 day ago we cannot I repeat not afford to take her to the vet right now. a family friend told us to give her a parvo shot and watch over her. but could that kill her? I am really scared she is drinking a little water but throwing it back up. would gatorade help? I don't know what to do! help!
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Post By Andrea (Guest Post)
(07/21/2008)
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I just found out my 4 month old puppy has parvo. She contacted the virus in my yard from another dogs droppings! I am doing everything in my power to keep her alive. She was doing well but now is going down hill again. I am keeping her feed with Ensure (the vanilla kind) which is the best bet! Just keep her in your thoughts. I am afraid her mother will come down with it now seeing she is under 2 yrs old. This is a horrible virus. Its sad we have to go through this...
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Post By Jessica (Guest Post)
(07/18/2008)
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We had a rottweiler that had parvo and vets said that he was on stage 2 and the next stage was death. What we did was took pedialtye mixed half water and half pedialtye then we fed him baby food with a syringe. We stayed up feeding him small amounts every five seconds and he lived. He hadn't had anything to eat in about 5-6 days and the baby food method worked. Then we disinfected the yard with boiling hot water with bleach in it, which is what the vet said to do. He got it from flies, so if you have an outdoor dog then you might wanna watch out for them, because they carry some pretty nasty things that can infect your dog.
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Post By brandy (Guest Post)
(07/06/2008)
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We adopted two mix 10wk old puppies from the local shelter. 6 days later one came down with parvo, we took him to the vet. The next day the other got it. 4 days, 2 puppies at the vet $2600 later. we took them home. The vomit would not stop.
Then we found Parvaid online by ambertec. Luckily there is a store close by that had it. $100 worth of "treat at home" and 6 hours later, the sickest of the two is eating, 14 hours later playing and back to chewing everything in the house. the 2nd became dehydrated, and I did not read the entire book at home yet, so we took him back to the vet for an iv, just to hydrate. 24 hours later, we took him home, 4 hours into it now, no vomit.
READ everything they have available at there site, its a free online book. If you can not get parvaid, order it online (they will overnight it) with the Viral plus (both our dogs also have parasites, we just figured that out yesterday) this is very common, it treats other problems we miss under parvo symptoms. They have a temporary tea recipe to make at home, that does stop the vomiting/ dehydration! Any question e-mail me, parvo is so sad. I wish I would have found alternative medicine at home first, but found it in time to keep them alive! e-mail snotface3 AT hotmail.com Warning caring at home is very trying and messy, but so worth their life, and saving the cost of vets! Best of luck!
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Post By mandy (Guest Post)
(07/01/2008)
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My 3 month old St. Bernard puppy just came down with parvo even though she is up to date on all of her shots. It was on a weekend when she got sick and my vet is not open on Sunday. i took her in first thing Monday and the test came back positive for parvo. She gave me antibiotics and sent me home because I didn't have the $200 down payment for keeping her overnight or the $100 a day. I asked about arranging a payment plan but was told that they don't accept that. However i could apply for an animal care card but I would be denied since I have bad credit because of a divorce. Anyway I have brought her home and have put a water bowl out for her but I give her pedilyte with a syringe and beef broth. She seems to be doing better but is there something else that I can do that I am missing?
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Post By bam (Guest Post)
(06/27/2008)
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I have a puppy with parvo as I speak. This is the second time one of my dogs got parvo. The first one I took to vet. The vet told me that she should really stay overnight with iv drip, so I did. The next morning I called the vet. to see how my dog was doing, and they told me she didn't make it through the night she had died! I was so upset, but even worse when the vet.gave me my bill. It was $568.56 and I had a dead dog. So this time I'm taking matters in my own hands, my puppy has parvo, shes only 3 months old. Well at the first sign she was not feeling good (not eating or drinking and vomiting and bloody poo), I immediately got some big syringes and I started hydrating her under the skin in back of neck with 10cc of filtered water (thats all I had at the time) anyhow 10cc under skin 2 times a day. I had some amoxicilin pills (I opened the pill and poured the powder in 1/4 cup of water and mixed. Then with a syringe (no needle) I forced it down her throat 1 time daily. Well 6 days now and she's eating, no fever or blood in stool and she's becoming more active (shes still real skinny but I think shes kicked it). Do not try to feed first few days they will just vomit,j ust hydrate and penicillin. It's working for me so far so good. Her stool is hardening up now also, I will never take another dog to vet for parvo again. You can do just as much for them at home as they can. Good luck and remember plenty of hydration is the key.
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Post By meagan (Guest Post)
(06/27/2008)
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My family and I have 8 dogs, 7 dogs are litter mate and the other dog is their father. We did have 15 until the mother of the dogs died along with her two other puppies. So heart broken, we bottle-raised the other 9 pups which are now 10 mos. old.
They were all happy and looking 100% up to this Sunday when we found one of the dogs under the porch dead. Not knowing what killed him, we buried him and hoped for the best for the other dogs. The other 8 were fine until Tuesday when we found one almost dead under the porch. He wouldn't come out and we had no choice but to drag him out. We poured some water down his mouth and rubbed his neck so he would swallow it. We then rushed him to the animal hospital, which was about 30 min. away, he died on the way there. The next day, we got a call from the vet saying he died from parvo and we assumed that is what happened to the other dog also.
On the last dog we saw some of the yellow vomit and the really smelly stool. Today we were going to take another to the vet, but because they only have a 50/50 chance of living and they were not showing any signs, we didn't. Now all the other dogs are great today! They're playing, drinking, and eating great. Only 2 have a small amount of diarrhea coming out, which isn't much at all. However, if another dog happens to get parvo i need some tips and advice on what to do for them. Please keep my other dogs in your prayers, thank you!
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Post By Lauren. (Guest Post)
(06/16/2008)
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We have a really sick pup and at first we didn't know what it was. The pups sister was sick for a day or two then his other sister got it and she is feeling better too, but this little guy has taken a turn for the worse and we feel really bad. We are trying the gatorade and bleach thing that I read above and we pray to GOD that it works because it is my little sisters dog. He is so sick we doubt he will make it through the night but we will try and see. Thank you for the suggestions and please pray for our little puppy. THANK YOU!
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Post By Dog Lover (Guest Post)
(05/30/2008)
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Please do not feed your dog tobacco. Go to yahoo search and type in "Parade, 20 things you should never feed your pet". This will take you to Parade.com and an article written by a doctor giving 20 forbidden food groups. Tobacco is included.
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Post By cortney (Guest Post)
(05/26/2008)
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We just found out that our jack-rat puppy, who is a few months old has parvo. We don't have the money to take her to the vet. We are giving her gatorade every so often. Her mother had parvo & almost died, so we know why she has it. Please pray that she survives.
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Post By CHRYSTAL MARIE (Guest Post)
(05/04/2008)
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GO TO YOUR LOCAL STORE AND GET TOBACCO, TOP OR WHATEVER YOU CAN GET! GIVE HIM A LITTLE BIT AT A TIME, A WHOLE CIG A DAY! MY PUPPY IS JUST GETTING OVER PARVO AND THAT IS WHAT I GAVE HIM! HE IS GAINING WEIGHT BACK AND EATING. I GAVE IT TO HIM 2 DAYS AGO AND HE STARTED EATING THE NEXT DAY! GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR PUPPY I KNOW HOW HARD THIS CAN BE I HOPE HE GETS BETTER.
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Post By Janet Ford (Guest Post)
(04/25/2008)
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Step by step article on how to save your puppy from parvo here: http://www.ehow.com/how_2261356_parvo-save-puppys-life-home.html
I am the author of the article as well as the author of 'Guide To Ethical Dog Breeding'.
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Did some searching and found a recipe that cured her within hours. 1 quart of Gatorade with 1/2 teaspoon of chlorine bleach. Gave her 1/2 an ounce, it stayed down. Gave her a 2nd dose an hour later and also some plain Gatorade. 3 hours later ,she is playing, wagging her tail and barking! I was so scared to try this but it worked! I have never seen a dog recover so fast.
it really does help. i found this quote in amazon and i tried it out on both my 7 and 8 week old puppies. The first one got well right after and the second one took 2 hours. But both of thetm started eating , wagginf their tails and started playin again like they were never sick.
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Did some searching and found a recipe that cured her within hours. 1 quart of Gatorade with 1/2 teaspoon of chlorine bleach. Gave her 1/2 an ounce, it stayed down. Gave her a 2nd dose an hour later and also some plain Gatorade. 3 hours later, she is playing, wagging her tail and barking! I was so scared to try this but it worked! I have never seen a dog recover so fast.
It really does help. I found this quote in amazon and I tried it out on both my 7 and 8 week old puppies. The first one got well right after and the second one took 2 hours. But both of them started eating, wagging their tails and started playing again like they were never sick.
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Did some searching and found a recipe that cured her within hours. 1 quart of Gatorade with 1/2 teaspoon of chlorine bleach. Gave her 1/2 an ounce, it stayed down. Gave her a 2nd dose an hour later and also some plain Gatorade. 3 hours later ,she is playing, wagging her tail and barking! I was so scared to try this but it worked! I have never seen a dog recover so fast.
it really does help. i found this quote in amazon and i tried it out on both my 7 and 8 week old puppies. The first one got well right after and the second one took 2 hours. But both of thetm started eating , wagginf their tails and started playin again like they were never sick.
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I just bought a puppy. And the very next morning I took her to the vet to be checked and get her shots. The breeder told me he had done his own vaccinations called 3 in one. So I had no proof. We did see the puppy had worms so my vet wormed her. We get home and with in 2 hours she was running a fever. And just became lifeless. Then came the vomiting and then the foul stool. So I took her back to the vet and she tested positive for parvo. I had to leave my new baby at the vet 3 days now. And have cried for days. I called the breeder and he acted like he was in shock. But I could tell by his voice he knew. And all he could say is if something happens to the pup ill get you one out of my next litter. I'm sorry I do not want another one of his pups. I guess I am wondering if there is anything I can do to go after the breeder. I feel like he should pay my vet bill at least. My vet did say she has a good chance. She was not so badly dehydrated. And in the mornings she would be happy then as the day would go she would get lifeless again. I pray my little Dane will pull trough this. My heart is broken.. This man knowingly sold me a sick dog. I contacted AKC just to ask if any of the littler had been registered and was told no not a one. This man knew. Could he be so desperate to have a few bucks that he doesn't care? I want him to loose his rights to sell a registered dog with AKC ever again. Any advise for me "Sad in Texas" Pray for my Annie
texastea_65 ATyahoo.com
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I just bought a puppy. And the very next morning I took her to the vet to be checked and get her shots. The breeder told me he had done his own vaccinations called 3 in one. So I had no proof. We did see the puppy had worms so my vet wormed her. We get home and with in 2 hours, she was running a fever. And just became lifeless. Then came the vomiting and then the foul stool. So I took her back to the vet and she tested positive for parvo. I had to leave my new baby at the vet 3 days now. And have cried for days. I called the breeder and he acted like he was in shock. But I could tell by his voice he knew. And all he could say is if something happens to the pup I'll get you one out of my next litter. I'm sorry I do not want another one of his pups. I guess I am wondering if there is anything I can do to go after the breeder. I feel like he should pay my vet bill at least. My vet did say she has a good chance. She was not so badly dehydrated. And in the mornings she would be happy then as the day would go she would get lifeless again. I pray my little Dane will pull through this. My heart is broken. This man knowingly sold me a sick dog. I contacted AKC just to ask if any of the littler had been registered and was told no, not a one. This man knew. Could he be so desperate to have a few bucks that he doesn't care? I want him to lose his rights to sell a registered dog with AKC ever again. Any advise for me "Sad in Texas" Pray for my Annie
texastea_65 AT yahoo.com
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Post By Slava (Guest Post)
(03/30/2008)
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I saved 4 dogs with parvo. In 3- days. All of them in perfect health!!! Parvoguard - is the best! It will cost you less than $100. With vet bills -$1000. After 3 days with Parvoguard I gave dogs herb tea with honey for another 3-4 days every 2-3 hours. My friends - it worked every time! Vet didn't save my dog, with all his meds, I had huge bill and dead dog. But she infected my other pups. So, I didn't trust vets anymore, found Parvoguard. It work for me! Saved 4 dogs with Parvoguard and lost 1 dog with a vet. Think about it. Good luck!
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Post By annalee65 (Guest Post)
(03/28/2008)
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I just got a foster puppy est to be 8-10 weeks old yesterday he was fine, this morning very listless, would eat, or hardly drink, I was up with him at 5 am. We got him in to the vet this morning after a stool sample it was confirmed he had parvo, he was given some shots, and something oral probably to knock out the temp he had 104. I was told to keep gatorade down him as much as possible, don't worry to much about food if he wouldn't eat, by the time I got home this little fellow was doing good, was playful again on and off. He was eating a little, we gave him some baby food beef and beef gravy mixed with his puppy food. He ate it up and wanted more. (this may be a rarity or it was just caught early I can't say. But he will continue his meds and get gatorade and as much water as he wants. He hasn't thrown up anymore but some of the meds he is taking helps that. I am keeping a diary of his progress. He may be all yucky again tomorrow I don't know. But hydrate hydrate hydrate. Antibotics are good too so they don't get a bacterial infection, from the virus. My vet bill was only 120.00 and some vets will work with you. I have 3 other dogs and they have all been vaccinated.
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Post By Janet (Guest Post)
(03/26/2008)
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My advice would be the same as dpinney.
I am horrified to read that an entire litter who may be affected are out possibly spreading this horrible disease. Please contact the eight other adopters and let them know that their pup may be infected. Hopefully they have already gotten their new pups their shots.
Bleach anywhere this pup has pooped in your home with strong bleach solution. Dig out the poopy spots in the yard where s/he has pooped. The virus is concentrated in this poo. At minimum, triple bag it for the trash; the virus will be alive for six months.
If you've taken pup to an off-leash or park, please post signs advising others of this disease. Hopefully others who have not vaccinated their pets will do so.
The prevention is way cheaper than the cure (or the attempt at the cure).
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I don't know of what you are going through, cause I never had a dog that had parvo. I would imagine it is like having a sick child.
But I would think by contacting North Shore Animal League of America, or ASPCA.org. That they would be able to help you out.
Best of Luck for you and your little puppy.
Jerry
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There isn't much else to do for a parvo dog than what your vet is already doing. It's a matter of trying to keep the dog hydrated and not vomiting until the disease has run its course. My husband is a veterinarian and I have been his office manager/tech/kennel person, etc. for 23 years so I have seen more than my share of parvo. Surely you see now that vaccinating (even with that many dogs) is much cheaper than this. It's truly a horrible way to die. J.
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Post By INDIAN (Guest Post)
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KINDLY STOP FEEDING HIM WITH STEW AND OTHER STUFF.... JUST START GIVING HIM SOME GLUCOSE ABOUT 0.5 ML EACH TIME AT AN INTEVAL OF HALF AN HOUR. CONTINUE THIS EVEN IF HE IS VOMITTING THE STUFF BACK. SET UP A FEW ICE CUBES AND ALLOW HIM TO LICK THEM. CONSULT YOUR VET AND DO ORGANISE FOR A SALINE TREATMENT AT THE EARLIEST. I AM SURE HE WOULD GET WELL SOON.""
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You need to take him to the vet immediately. My dog was just as happy as he was any regular day. Then one morning I wet to get him and he couldn't walk, he had lock jaw and try as he might he couldn't eat anything. I gave him water and soupy food through a syringe. I rushed him into the vets office and unfortunately there was nothing the vet could do because I didn't know earlier. Time makes a difference!
Good luck & god bless.
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There isn't much else to do for a parvo dog than what your vet is already doing. It's a matter of trying to keep the dog hydrated and not vomiting until the disease has run its course. My husband is a veterinarian and I have been his office manager/tech/kennel person, etc. for 23 years so I have seen more than my share of parvo.
Surely you see now that vaccinating (even with that many dogs) is much cheaper than this. It's truly a horrible way to die.
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7 days ago my Pekingese dog got sick, I took her to the vet and she was positive for parvo. She died tuesday, the problem is I have 7 puppies and they all played together. So far one of my Chihuahuas passed away thursday. Now her sister is really bad, she is only a pound and doing really bad. We have her on IV, electrolytes, she's really weak and the vet won't do anything else. Does anyone have any other tips for me on getting my little girl better?
Thanks,
Kaitlyn from Saginaw, Michigan
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My pup (15 pds) beagle mix was barely able to walk. Did not eat or drink. This was 3 days ago. That night I got some pedialyte and used an ink refiller syringe that holds about an ounce of liquid. I gave him 3 full doses of pedialyte (by mouth) then one every 2 hours through the night. Next day I pulverized the following ingredients together: fresh garlic clove, an adult multivitamin and mineral supplement, and an acidophilus tablet, added a tablespoon of pancake batter and about 3 ounces of pedialyte in a cup, I mixed it up very well and used the syringe to put the concoction in the pups mouth. Give one dose of this mix 2x a day, plus doses of regular pedialyte in between. My pup is now eating and drinking and running around. I also ordered parvogaurd just in case. It is a good idea to add a half tablespoon of bleach per 3 gallons of water if you keep your dogs water outside. It keeps worms from getting in. This tip came from a dog breeder. My other pup has not gotten the parvo as of yet but I certainly know what to do to save his life if it happens. Good Luck (03/06/2006)
By Jay
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PLEASE DO NOT Listen to anyone who says you can treat parvo at home--yes your dog can get better but may suffer further damage without your knowledge such as infections. Fluids, antibiotics and supportive care is the best thing for the dog. Prevention is the key. Get your dogs vaccinated with the full series of vaccine when they are puppies. They can still get parvo but usually is a much milder case!! I have been a vet tech for over 16 years and can't get over people who refuse to spend a few dollars on shots then are upset when something happens to their dog!! (06/13/2006)
By dpinney
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After a vet charged us 150.00 up front, 75.00 for "more tests" and more $$$$ for another bunch of tests we sadly had to have our little girl put to sleep. After losing our much beloved Pekingese/Dachshund my SON informed us it was Parvo - the vet never did say what it was and didn't bother to refund anything, either. When another puppy got sick, did I take it to the Vet? Nope. And that one lived (plus two that weren't mine). I kept it hydrated orally by giving small amounts of gator-ade FREQUENTLY (several dropperfuls day and night, depending on size) and an herb called chaste tree berry which stopped internal bleeding. I kept everything clean with bleach. They were recovered in about a week or less. If you do try giving your puppy the bleach I'd make sure it's safe - clorox used to tell you how much to use to purify drinking water, don't know if it still does. I do give all my dogs vaccines now. Take it to a vet? Maybe the one I have now, but sounds like YOU need to find another puppy doc. I agree with the one who said to do some research. I took care of mine at home, but be informed first. You might have to give them liquids orally instead of IV. I'm very sorry for you. I know what you're going through. (06/13/2006)
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I had a young Rottie that was current on all his shots and still contacted parvo. We realized that he was sick on a holiday weekend and called the vet, who didn't want to go to work and tried to talk us into waiting until Tuesday morning. I said I wanted him seen immediately, so the vet did go into his office. Upon examining him, he realized it was parvo and encouraged us to put him down. (Rotties are on the low end of survival for parvo.) Again I disagreed, stating that I knew my dog and thought we caught it early enough. He was put on antibiotics, IVs, etc. He survived and was a wonderful pet. Personally, I think love and attention is important too. I truly believe my dog willed himself to live. (06/14/2006)
By susanmajp
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I totally feel for you. My dog is currently in the hospital with parvo. I hope that he gets better. I had him for about a week we took him to the vet and he said everything was fine, then the next day he got sick. This was a saturday, the vet reluctanly came in, he told us it was parvo and it was not a big deal that the dog would be fine. He then gave us antibiotics and told us no food or water for 24 hours. We came home and looked up parvo on the internet. thank god that we did. I then called a family friend that knows a lot about dogs. She got us started on a pedialite and asodopholius diet. we had to wait until monday to get him to a real vet and he is still hanging in there, hopefully we can take him home soon. (07/04/2006)
By Lex
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My 11 week old Pom just came through the deadly virus and is doing well. I was out of town and she was at a local kennel and the lady there got her to a vet and $520.00 later and many prayers I can still hold my lil Pom in my hands and she is happy and running around with my 8 mopnth old male Pom. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. I was very worried but she was worth the wait and every dime. I am in the process of going after the breeder who has yet to stop selling her Poms and address the virus in her kennel. (07/24/2006)
By Chris - Dutchess's owner
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My 7 month old puppy got parvo and i took him to the vet and she said he had a 50/50 chance of living. so everyday we took him to the vet to get an IV and we brought him home at night and fed him boiled chicken and pedia lite. My dog got better slowly and survived the ordeal. Just keep an eye on them. (07/31/2006)
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My three and a half month old pug has parvo. She hasn't eaten in five days. She is now in the hospital where they are giving her medicine and an IV. I couldn't find anywhere to take her at first. She is at The Animal Cruelty Society. I qualified for the low income program. This place may have saved my puppy's life. I thank them. She might have to stay four to five days. (08/10/2006)
By Jeanella
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I'm sorry about all the sick pups out there. But I cannot believe anyone would try to treat their dog at home without the vet's advice. If you get a pet you have to understand it is up to you to do right by it. Would you hold doctor care from your child? If you don't think you can afford to or just don't want to feed properly and get routine and emergency vet care for your pet, then don't get one. You might be able to barter for pet care. See if you can work off the bill. Clean poop if you have to. But a sick animal should be seen by a vet. Most of them are not out there to rip you off. Yes some are, but not for the most part. (08/11/2006)
By valery
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I have a 3 month old Chihuahua and one of his litter died from parvo. So my puppy had parvo from playing with the other puppies. About 3 days later, my puppy started vomiting foam and refuses to eat for 3 days. So i took him into the vet and the test was negative. So I took him home thinking he was ok. He didn't get any better, so I took him in again and he was positive this time. I was so sad. The hospital bill for parvo was too expensive. So they gave me another option and that was to give him IV and antibiotics at home twice a day. They said it would be a 50/50 chance of him surviving. But i took that chance. After giving him his IV he still didn't want to eat so i didn't want him to starve. I went back to the vet and they prescribe me some perscription diet for him to eat. I mix it with water and suck it up in this one thing and squirt it in his mouth so he'll get some proteins from it. I gave it to him like evey 2 to 3 hours so he won't have a empty stomach. The next day he stopped vomiting. The 3rd day he woke up and started to drink water. I was surprised! He started to feel better and started to eat again. I was so thankful. Right now he's still fighting it and I think he'll make it. He'll be done with his treatment this thursday! So you just have to take really good care for you puppy. Try to make her drink water as much as she can. (08/15/2006)
By Susan
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I got my puppy last Friday and i had to put him down on sunday, because he had parvo. He wouldn't eat he only drank water. I was sad but then i figured out that putting him down would be the best thing that i could have done. So if u really love ur dog and ur not sure that it will survive then follow your heart. right when u make your choice you'll have regrets and feel real bad but later on you'll feel as if u did the right thing. (09/08/2006)
By Brittney
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My baby Rott is currently in the hospital now with Parvo. He developed symptoms on Saturday night, Sunday morning we had to take him to emergency vet out of town and Monday morning he was admitted to local animal hospital. He is still hanging in there, today his fever dropped and he is vomiting less but he still isn't out of the woods. Everyday he wakes up is another day of hope but does anyone know "how long"? I mean is there a typical time frame that by the fifth day or whatever he should be showing signs of improvement? (09/15/2006)
By Felicia
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My 4 month old Puppy became sick with Parvo, She became ill on Wednesday, then Thursday she was running around playing fetch as if she was never ill, Friday she was nearly dead, I gave her Pepto, Gatoraide, Pedylite, fed her baby food, and her condition wavered all day Friday, so I stayed up with her all night trying to save her, I had to put her to sleep Saturday morning, she was suffering and I felt it best to end it. (no she would not have made it if I had let her wait it out) I grew up on a farm and I saw the signs that she was going to die. Needless to say, I agree with all the other posters that said, GET YOUR DOG THEIR SHOTS, Hell get them extra shots. That has to be better than watching your dog die. (04/07/2007)
By Darin
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We adopted an 8 week old Doberman mix puppy from our local animal shelter on the 3rd of May. He was full of energy that day and partly into the next. My husband then noticed he was vomiting frequently and his stool was getting to be more of a liquid with a foul smell each time he went to the bathroom. He then had explosive diarrhea and that was the last straw. We called the vet clinic and took him right in. They diagnosed him with Parvo right away. The vet said the amount of Parvo was so great that the positive on the test showed up before the control did. Right away the vet gave him Sub-Q fluids, Absolute (a horse serum), an antibiotic, and a suppository for the diarrhea and the vomiting. He seemed to come back to life and the vet had us come in for another round of antibiotics and Absolute. He crashed down the following day, vomiting twice with one bout of diarrhea. He went back to the vets for some Sub-Q fluids and more antibiotic. He also got another suppository. Today is his best day. He is running around great playing with our other dog and eating his treats. He will be going to the vet again in a few hours for more antibiotic and hopefully we will be told that he is on the road to recovery. Please do not give up hope with young puppies with Parvo. Our vet said that our pup may not make it because he is so young but he is holding in there! Good luck to everyone! (05/10/2007)
By Rhonda
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I work at a vet's office and after reading some of these postsI have a couple of things to say...DON'T feed your dog bleach even if it's diluted with water, etc. Bleach does kill the virus but it's POISON and will more than likely kill your dog. Parvo effects the canine digestive tract and bleach will also irritate the stomach. Be smart.
Also when you first take a parvo infected dog or puppy to the vet and they seem ok at first but then are worse a couple of days later, it is not the vet's fault... you would see your dog get worse if you had not taken it to the vet, it's just the virus running it's course. A lot of times it gets worse before it gets better and you did the RIGHT thing by taking it to the vet as soon as you knew something was wrong.
If you get a new puppy take it in for its shots ASAP... Parvo is preventable with proper vaccination. Also don't take your puppy to dog parks or any other places where lots of dogs gather and poop... the virus is rampant in those types of places and puppies are more vulnerable to the virus than older dogs. Spring and summer time is when I see the most parvo cases at work. Pit bulls, bull dogs, and black and tan dogs are also at higher risk for the virus. If you catch it early and take it to your veterinarian immediately then the likelihood of its survival is much much higher. Please do your part in preventing the spread of this horrible virus.
My heart goes out to all of you who have a pet with this illness. (06/16/2007)
By Claire
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Hi, my names candice and my puppy has just been tested positive for parvo. One of the most things that helps is to show them love and give them Pedialyte every hour at the same time..
pluse the meds that the vet gives you but you have to keep an eye on them if they throw up cut back on what your giving them and then when they can hold it down you add just a little more of the pedialyte. you have to catch parvo in the beginning stages like when the dog poops, if its bloody thats when you no the have it. all you need to do to keep her alive is love and care and pedialyte pluse the meds its hard but its worth it. (03/18/2008)
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| I got my puppy at the shelter she has parvo and I took her to the vet they gave us all these shots, IVs and medicine for her. Are there other natural things on top this we can do to help her? She is walking around now, drinking water and no blood is or has been in her stool.
Wondering what all can be done... |
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| RE: Advice For A Puppy With Parvo |
01/01/2005 |
| I am a veterinary assistant at a pet hospital in WA state. Parvo in pound puppies isn't uncommon and fluid therapy and antibiotics are really about all that can be done to help. The good news is that if your pet is drinking water and moving around more and not pooping blood then it sounds like she might be getting better. Keep your fingers crossed still as parvo is very bad for pups.
On a side note, do be careful with any natural remedies for pets, some of it is great, some of it is not. Always consult your veterinarian before using any natural remedies. If you really like natural remedies then maybe seek a veterinarian who is familiar with them.
But as far as the pup is concerned it sounds like you are doing all you can. :)
Good luck,
David. |
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By David in WA (Guest Post)
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01/01/2005 |
| Give her love, love, love. They can really do a lot better when they know they are loved... sounds like she is on the mend, Good Luck! |
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By Diamondee
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01/02/2005 |
| Stay with the vet and his/her advice/treatment. Parvo is a serious and possibly fatal disease. I know because I lost a puppy to Parvo. Don't goof around with your own, frugal treatments in this case. You don't want to lose your pet! |
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By Mary (Guest Post)
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01/07/2005 |
| When I lived in a rural area, I worked at a hospital and one of the nurses was sitting around talking about a stay puppy with parvo. One of the "country" ladies said they bought a package of chicken livers from the grocery store boiled them in water & fed the livers and water to the pup. He was cured. She did this only no other medication as her husband wouldn't let her because the puppy was a stray and money involved. I am not an animal person, but remembered this for many years because I was impressed with the outcome. |
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By guest (Guest Post)
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01/22/2005 |
| We had a round with parvo at my house about a year ago. We had to put the puppy to sleep to keep her from suffering. After talking to several vets and others I get a different answer to all of my questions about Parvo i.e. how long is your yard contaminated? I have gotten a wide range of answers to this question. We have waited a year and we just got a dog from the pound and now he is sick and I immediately jumped and said it was Parvo. Almost all of the symptoms were there and I just knew that's what it was. I do not have the money at this particular time to take my dog to the vet, either. I called a lady who lives in my neighborhood that works in a vet office (she has several years of experience so I know she has learned a thing or to). She came over to see my dog and brought some Kaopectate and gave him 1cc and told me to give him 1cc about every 3 to 4 hours. She said that it could be the food that I have been feeding him. I am giving him the medicine and he already seems to be doing better. I am also giving him a little Pedialyte to help replace what he has lost from the diarrhea. I still don't know if this one has parvo and probably never will, God willing that he gets better. But I do know that he already seems to be feeling somewhat better. All the vet would do for your dog is give him liquids and observe him anyway and charge you an arm and a leg. Parvo is a virus and has to run its course. Antibiotics will not do any good, They are only for bacterial infections not viral ones. Good luck with you dog! |
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By Karen (Guest Post)
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07/18/2005 |
| If anyone suspects that their puppy has Parvo, and can not afford the treatment from a vet, please email me. I may be able to help! robvanderark @ yahoo.com (remove spaces)
doing my part to help another pup survive the deadly Parvo-virus. |
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By Rob Vander Ark (Guest Post)
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12/14/2005 |
| Dear Guest,
It seems like if they live through the Parvo they can lead healthy lives after that. If you get another pup, it may have the same problems because the pet store may be infected. Hope Tyson comes back good as new.
Susan from ThriftyFun |
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By ThriftyFun
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01/12/2006 |
| I had a dog that lived through parvo the vet said nothing could be done for him. The best advice vet could give was he needed fluids and pepto bismol for stomach.
So I mixed a table spoon of pepto in 1/4 cup water with a little sugar and used a syringe to put a few drops in his mouth every hour day and night. The 3rd day he got up and drank water and threw up so we let him have a little water and held him so had to stay quiet. This went on for a day or two the next he got up hungry gave him an egg scrambled, he ate that down so the next meal got some soft dog food. Grew stronger from there was ok after that.
Hope your puppy can recover. |
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By Tommy (Guest Post)
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01/12/2006 |
| You should never buy from pet stores. The pups are from puppy mills. If you are unsure what that is, google it and see the horrible conditions these pups are brought into this world in. The person responsible for puppy mills does not provide vet care or anything to these pups, badly bred, suffer health issues, parents are never health tested or temperament tested so often can have behavioral issues.
So I would NOT get another dog from this pet store. If you want another dog, rescue from the pounds or breed rescues or find a -reputable- breeder, who health tests their dogs, shows their dogs either in conformation or some other field, be it obedience, hunting, herding, you name it. Something to prove the dog can do what it was bred for before it's bred. Remember, they will tell you -anything- to sell this puppy, so do not believe them.
As much as the pet store claims the pups are from breeders around the area, trust me. It's a load of lies. NO respectable breeder will hand over their pups to someone willing to sell them to -anyone- with money. Responsible breeders will screen potential owners to make sure they will treat this dog as a family member and the dog will have a wonderful life.
I hope you precious pup makes it and I hope you can understand that buying from pet stores is only causing his mother at the mill to produce more sick puppies, heat after heat, for a heartless person only interested in money and not the health or well being of the precious angels they bring into this world, many who suffer from health related issues that if screened before hand they wouldn't have had.
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By Cinthia
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01/13/2006 |
| I have had a few run ins with Parvo...I do know it is very contagious to other animals... My pup got it from a back yard of a house we had moved into.. the previous renters had buried their pup that had parvo in the backyard... vet told me bleach the yard, one year to put any other dogs back there and shots get your pups their shots. I was told for many years after this happened that shots and puppies are so important. I make it a rule that it is the first visit my puppy makes no matter where you buy, rescue or get given a puppy. I also have this last bit of info that more then one vet told me... Parvo is in that puppy for life, the pup is a carrier, ask your vet about this. You have done the right thing with your pup... good luck and blessings to you and Ty |
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By cg (Guest Post)
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01/13/2006 |
| I would suggest finding a new vet, since after 2 visits you haven't gotten the full scoop on Parvo yet from the one you've got now. I hope you've also done your own search on the internet to find out all you can about parvo and other puppy hood diseases. That would be a more productive way to get good advice on such a serious matter. Don't dispair... parvo is a fairly common virus in puppies, esp. those not cared for properly prior to your ownership. Even in the most sanitary conditions, puppies can become infected with the virus.
No one plans for their pets (or children) to get sick. Pets are indeed a commitment. Serious health issues are the unexpected ones, and the most expensive to deal with. I don't think any one here has mentioned shirking that responsibility. |
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By marinewife5
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01/22/2006 |
| NO NO NO. Do not listen to these people telling you to treat your dog at home, especially the one who says the only thing the vet does is rip you off. Parvo puppies need IV fluids, not just by mouth. They need antibiotics to help prevent any bacterial infection (parvo is a virus but can leave them susceptible to infections), and other supportive care. It's not as simple as giving them a few drops of liquid every few hours. It will easily die from dehydration if that's all you do. If you don't care about your pet and want it to suffer, then leave it at home, and be ready to bury it. If you want to give your pet the best chance, find a place where it can be hospitalized. Some vets will work with you on payments. DON'T MESS AROUND WITH THIS! THIS IS NOT, REPEAT, NOT LIKE A SIMPLE COLD TO LET IT RUN ITS COURSE. |
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By Melissa (Guest Post)
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01/31/2006 |
| We have a dog that is 1 yrs. old and he came down with parvo at 3 months we took him to the Humane Society and he tested positive for it and told us that we could have him put down or do the home remedy and take care of him at home so we took care of him night and day and gave him the iv ourselves and the shots. Today he is a healthy visula/dashound mix. |
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By kelli (Guest Post)
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02/01/2006 |
| PARVOVIRUS CAN SURVIVE IN YOUR HOUSE OR OVER-WINTER OUTSIDE IN A COLD CLIMATE FOR OVER A YEAR. Some kennels will not provide a dog to someone for 3-5 years if they've had a dog with parvo. Bleach everything, even the grass. It's the only way to kill the virus and even that is not guaranteed. Shame on anyone who tells you to try and treat parvo at home. If the bowel telescopes, the puppy might be saved by surgery.
Don't take a young puppy anywhere other dogs have been until after a complete parvo shot regimen. Carry puppies into the vets and watch while they clean the table. Fully vaccinated adult dogs can contract parvo. You can carry it home on the bottom of your shoes. Parvo is nasty and can run through a community. Read up on this devastating virus. |
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By Vicka
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02/20/2006 |
 I agree with many of the posts about taking the puppy to the vet and most of the vets will take a down payment and work with you. If your puppy survived without treatment then you are blessed because it is a horrible virus and don't kid yourself extremely painful. Sometimes although you do all the right things, shots etc... they will get the virus , just like when you get a flu shot and GET THE FLU.
As far as affording a vet, I have 16 dogs! They all have there shots and I really do not have a lot of money. I go to the local "co-op" and buy the 7 and 1 and every year every county in America has a "rabies " day, where you get in a line in your car and drive up and take your dog out and pay anywhere between $5-$9 for each shot and they vaccinate your dog or cat. Contact your animal shelter and ask them when these events will take place. Rabies is not only deadly for your dog but deadly FOR YOU!!! Has anybody ever went through Rabies shots? I did , it has been many years but then it was 30 days of shots in your stomach and there is no guarantee you will survive if they think that you have rabies. Do you know how they check a dog for Rabies? They chop their head off and test the brain matter... I know this is a bit raw but these a truths. You CANNOT AFFORD NOT TO VACCINATE YOUR PETS! And if you still can't afford it I agree with everyone else, you need to find the pet a home. I have 3 pets that I purchased and the others were rescues or saved from being put down while I was at the vet. And because I have so many the vets will cut you deal. They will or find a teaching vet, one that is teaching students to be a vet or assistant. Contact your local colleges. Your pets require so little and give so much. Mine range from 1.5 lb. to 130 lb. and they are babies!!! from 5 weeks old to 15 years old , so I have many different needs from many different breeds and they act like my children.
If I cannot fix it they go to the vet, the end. So what I won't get that new pair of shoes or that new dress I wanted, it can wait. It is all about sacrifices. It will be worth it all in the end.
Good Luck to all of you struggling with vet bills, ask around you will find some help and if you can't email me and I will find somebody to help you if I have to call every vet in your area!!!
This is Sassie Anne she is a year and half old and is smaller than my puppies!! She weighs 1.9 lb. and thinks that she weighs 200 lb.!! She is a mess, and the love of mine and my husbands life!! She keeps all the other dogs in line. She is so funny. There isn't anything I would not do for her. |
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