I have a 69lb 8 month old Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog puppy. Friday night he didn't eat his night time treat. Saturday he seemed a little tired and did not eat much. Sunday more tired and around 2 am he started throwing up. Around 6 am he was still getting sick and would not drink or eat so I started forcing 1/2 water 1/2 Pedialyte in a turkey baster every 30 - 45 min. By 1 he was lethargic, dry heaving, and had one small bout of diarrhea and he looked like he was going to pass.
I went to emergency vet and they gave him fluids under the skin, antibiotics, and something for nausea. I got home around 3, by 4 the fluid humps were gone and no more vomiting. By 6 he was drinking on his own again. This morning he vomited again, once, and had no interest in water. I took him to my regular vet first thing this morning and he had a small amount of blood in his stool and tested positive for parvo. He did walk around this morning and wag his butt at the nurse. Now he's getting fluids and meds through an IV. I've called 3 times since I left. One girl said he was doing good and the other said he's the same as when I brought him in.
My question is what's next? This is day 4, I guess. Is he out of the woods? Can I sleep more than 45 min at a time tonight not worry if he will be alive when I wake? How long does it last? The vet would not directly give me answers. Thank you for any info in advance!
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I have had two dogs with parvo. One was fine in 3 days because it was caught before he started to vomit and have blood in his diarrhea. The second one was very sick.
He spent 7 days at the vet with an IV and medication. It took some time for him to get over the throwing up and diarrhea. My dog just laid around and didn't move at all. Finally, on the 5th day he started to eat a little. This was a good sign.
Each dog is different. He is at the vet's and under care. You shouldn't have anything to worry about. If he is up and walking around, this is a good sign. I would rest this evening an go there in the morning. I found out if I made daily visits to see him he did a lot better.
Thank you very much i went today and he was eating and drinking and they said i could pick him up before they closed as long as he didn't get sick again
Your vet or their staff cannot give you very much information as dogs react differently to Parvo and even if they are doing good (or bad) the tide can change within a few hours. Please be patient and maybe pay a visit to the vet to visit with your baby and see his condition for yourself.
Step 1
It seems that you did the right thing and carried him to the emergency vet right away as every hour counts when you are dealing with this terrible virus. I believe this one act could be his saving grace.
Step 2
Information from my vet: In the hospital, most parvo cases run their course in 3 to 5 days. However, at-home treatment is many times unsuccessful, and the time for improvement can be delayed - taking 7 to 10 days or more.
Step 3
Hearing this it would seem your baby has a very good chance and should be feeling better everyday.
Step 4
My vet also said; Generally if a dog survives the fourth day, there is a favorable chance of recovery; recovery generally occurs within seven to ten days after the onset of clinical symptoms.
Step 5
General clean-up at your home (and yard) should be started to be sure no other dog can contact this virus as it is contagious for weeks and months.
Step 6
Also, when your little boy comes home, remember that he will still be contagious for about 6 weeks so do not let him around any other dogs during this time. He will be immune but still contagious to other dogs.
Hopefully your baby will be home soon but full recovery will still take a little while so be sure to follow all the instructions from your vet.
I always feel better when I know more about things like this so I have selected some sites for you to read while you are waiting for your pup to come home. Some sites are long but they have excellent information so take your time and know what to expect next.
www.fidosavvy.com/
Parvo has a survival rate of about 85%.
How long the process lasts is different for most cases,but 10 days is usually the norm.
Make sure you disinfect your house,car and clean up your yard.
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