On Friday afternoon I took my dog to the vet he was diagnosed with parvo you spend 3 days there hooked up to a iv he came home Sunday what are the chances of him surviving do I still have to worry about him
This answer might seem simple but asking your vet is the only true way to know, how old is she? my cousins four year old cocker spaniel had parvo, she apent about two days at the vet, shes home now and well, even the vet did not expect to her to recover like that, but if i were you i would get some parvocide and disinfect the entire house and yard if you have one, even use bleach and lysol, and clean everything the dog has came into contact with, and remember to keep dogs vaccinated from the parvo virus ask your vet how often they should get vaccinated from this, and if dogs are not vaccinated keep them away from other dog feces too.
How is Parvo treated? Without intense treatment, the victims of parvo die of dehydration. Treatment generally consists of IV or sub-cutaneous fluids and antibiotics. There is no cure. Veterinarians can only treat the symptoms palliatively, and try to keep the dog alive by preventing dehydration and loss of proteins. As there is no cure for any virus, treatment for parvo is mostly that of supporting the different systems in the body during the course of the disease. This includes giving fluids, regulating electrolyte levels, controlling body temperature and giving blood transfusions when necessary. Dogs who have survived parvo can get it again. In the case of some puppies, a puppy testing negative for Parvo one day could succumb to the virus within a matter of days. It strikes fast and without mercy. Dr. Cathy Priddle has warned that sulfa drugs have been known to cause dehydration in dogs, suggesting that animals infected with parvovirus should not be given sulfa drugs. You may also consult a homeopathic or naturopathic veterinarian for alternative Parvo treatments. There are some natural and homeopathic treatments for Parvo on the retail market. Amber Technology offers Parvaid, an all natural herbal formula that the manufacturer claims has helped some animals overcome Parvo. Will my dog die if he gets Parvo? This is a very serious disease. Some puppies infected with parvovirus will die despite prompt and adequate treatment. While no extremely accurate statistics are available, a good guess is probably that 80% of puppies treated for parvovirus will live. Without treatment, probably 80% or more of the infected puppies would die. Due to the high death rate, parvovirus gets a lot of free publicity. Many people just assume that any case of diarrhea in a dog is from parvovirus. This is not true. There are a lot of other diseases and disorders that lead to diarrhea. If you have a puppy, don't take any chances. Have your puppy examined by your vet if diarrhea is a factor in any disease. It is better to be safe than to be sorry. If your dog becomes infected with parvovirus, he has about a 50-50 chance of survival. If he makes it through the first three to four days, he will usually make a rapid recovery, and be back on his feet within a week. It is vital, however, that he receives supportive therapy immediately. It must be stressed that this is not a bad case of doggy flu; without medical treatment, most puppies die.
I had 3 dogs with parvo. Vet kept them 2 days gave them fluids and everything. I got them back and they was still sick.. I had 2 more dogs who was Fine cause they had just got there shots. One with parvo ended up dying 3 days later i had to go put her to sleep.. Other One i nursed back to health. I used a surenge (srry for spelling) and gave her water two squirts every hour just enough so she would keep it down and a squirt of Baby food every hour. She ended up making it and tht was when she was 3 months, now she is 9 months and healthy with all her shots(:
Why not just ask the vet who is treating your dog? Age plays a part in it. Guess it would have been cheaper to vaccinate, rather than pay a big vet bill? No one here knows any details. AGAIN,, speak to the treating vet.
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This answer might seem simple but asking your vet is the only true way to know, how old is she? my cousins four year old cocker spaniel had parvo, she apent about two days at the vet, shes home now and well, even the vet did not expect to her to recover like that, but if i were you i would get some parvocide and disinfect the entire house and yard if you have one, even use bleach and lysol, and clean everything the dog has came into contact with, and remember to keep dogs vaccinated from the parvo virus ask your vet how often they should get vaccinated from this, and if dogs are not vaccinated keep them away from other dog feces too.
How is Parvo treated? Without intense treatment, the victims of parvo die of dehydration. Treatment generally consists of IV or sub-cutaneous fluids and antibiotics. There is no cure. Veterinarians can only treat the symptoms palliatively, and try to keep the dog alive by preventing dehydration and loss of proteins. As there is no cure for any virus, treatment for parvo is mostly that of supporting the different systems in the body during the course of the disease. This includes giving fluids, regulating electrolyte levels, controlling body temperature and giving blood transfusions when necessary. Dogs who have survived parvo can get it again. In the case of some puppies, a puppy testing negative for Parvo one day could succumb to the virus within a matter of days. It strikes fast and without mercy. Dr. Cathy Priddle has warned that sulfa drugs have been known to cause dehydration in dogs, suggesting that animals infected with parvovirus should not be given sulfa drugs. You may also consult a homeopathic or naturopathic veterinarian for alternative Parvo treatments. There are some natural and homeopathic treatments for Parvo on the retail market. Amber Technology offers Parvaid, an all natural herbal formula that the manufacturer claims has helped some animals overcome Parvo. Will my dog die if he gets Parvo? This is a very serious disease. Some puppies infected with parvovirus will die despite prompt and adequate treatment. While no extremely accurate statistics are available, a good guess is probably that 80% of puppies treated for parvovirus will live. Without treatment, probably 80% or more of the infected puppies would die. Due to the high death rate, parvovirus gets a lot of free publicity. Many people just assume that any case of diarrhea in a dog is from parvovirus. This is not true. There are a lot of other diseases and disorders that lead to diarrhea. If you have a puppy, don't take any chances. Have your puppy examined by your vet if diarrhea is a factor in any disease. It is better to be safe than to be sorry. If your dog becomes infected with parvovirus, he has about a 50-50 chance of survival. If he makes it through the first three to four days, he will usually make a rapid recovery, and be back on his feet within a week. It is vital, however, that he receives supportive therapy immediately. It must be stressed that this is not a bad case of doggy flu; without medical treatment, most puppies die.
I had 3 dogs with parvo. Vet kept them 2 days gave them fluids and everything. I got them back and they was still sick.. I had 2 more dogs who was Fine cause they had just got there shots. One with parvo ended up dying 3 days later i had to go put her to sleep.. Other One i nursed back to health. I used a surenge (srry for spelling) and gave her water two squirts every hour just enough so she would keep it down and a squirt of Baby food every hour. She ended up making it and tht was when she was 3 months, now she is 9 months and healthy with all her shots(:
Why not just ask the vet who is treating your dog? Age plays a part in it. Guess it would have been cheaper to vaccinate, rather than pay a big vet bill? No one here knows any details. AGAIN,, speak to the treating vet.
Only your vet can tell you how your dog is doing.
Your vet should be advising you on this- not a bunch of strangers. If you have further questions, call them back and ask.