Advice For A Puppy With Parvo

Wondering what all can be done...

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.

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.

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.

Sincerely,
Cinthia

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.

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.

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.