My friend just purchased a 8 week old puppy and she found out the puppy has parvo. She took her to the vet yesterday and they kept her puppy for the day and then sent her home with IV fluids and medication. My friend is feeling over whelmed and not sure if she should put the puppy down. The puppy is not doing any better today and my friend feels like the puppy is just suffering. Should she put her down or how long should she give the puppy and medicine to start seeing results?
Add your voice! Click below to answer. ThriftyFun is powered by your wisdom!
Prayers for the pup! Parvo is scary. That said, the vet would have suggested putting the poor pup down if the vet thought it was appropriate. Many, many, many dogs heal from this disease...they key is to follow the vet's instructions exactly as given. Some vet keep the pup for a few days. If she feels the pup is worse, she should take him back to the vet.
I know dogs who have recovered and need normal long and happy lives. Prayers that this pup is a success story! Keep me posted!
It is not necessary to put the pup down unless the vet says so. Recovery can take several weeks. I would inform the seller of the dog and have him or her pay the medical costs, as this wasnt a healthy dog
Parvovirus is a very serious. It causes hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, which is characterized by vomiting and bloody diarrhea.
The sooner a case of parvo is identified, the better the dog's chances for recovery. In fact, survival can depend on how quickly and accurately the virus is diagnosed.
Parvo causes similar symptoms in all infected puppies and dogs, including vomiting, severe and often bloody diarrhea, lethargy, fever, and loss of appetite. In dogs infected with the virus, dehydration is a constant concern and can occur very quickly as a result of the vomiting and diarrhea. This is especially dangerous in very young puppies.
Most deaths from parvo occur within 48 to 72 hours after the onset of symptoms, which is why it's critical that you take your dog to a veterinarian or emergency animal hospital immediately if he shows any signs of the infection.
There is no specific anti-viral therapy for parvovirus . Treatment of an infected dog consists of immediate delivery of supportive care, including replacing fluids and electrolytes, controlling vomiting and diarrhea, and preventing secondary infections. Since the disease is so contagious, affected dogs should be isolated to minimize spread of infection.
Parvovirus Treatment for Dogs includes:
A. IV fluids to counter dehydration.
B. Antibiotics to prevent septicemia.
C. Probiotics to replenish the normal intestinal flora.
D. Injectable vitamins, especially Vitamins B & C to help the immune system.
E. Colostrum to provide antibacterial elements to fight the infection within the gut.
F. Glucosamine to coat the intestines.
With each hour the dog survives after treatment begins the chances increase that the dog will survive. If the vet did not suggest putting them down, then they most likely feel you caught it in time. And the fact the dog has made it at least one day after treatment began his chances are getting better of survival.
However if your friend feels it's too much of a bother to do the work, cleaning up after vomiting etc. while the dog is recovering... Then perhaps having a dog isn't for them.
Add your voice! Click below to answer. ThriftyFun is powered by your wisdom!
