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 "Drank the Kool Aid"
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Location: Iowa, LA | My life is chaotic! A Pit showed up last week, nearly starved to death and now I come home to 20 piles of puke! Vet is thinking Parvo! What can you tell me about an adult 2-3 yr old pulling through this?
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Hungarian Midget Woman
Location: Midwest | It's hit and miss.
Did the vet keep it? Make sure to keep the fluids going. Dehydration is usually what they die from (due to dysentarry). |
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"Drank the Kool Aid"
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Location: Iowa, LA | barrelracr131 - 2014-01-14 7:46 AM
It's hit and miss.
Did the vet keep it? Make sure to keep the fluids going. Dehydration is usually what they die from (due to dysentarry).
I'm in my truck waiting for the vet because I don't want him to spread it if so. What do they treat with? |
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Location: NC | Give fluids and Tramaflu. It is usually seen in puppies or adults with weak immune systems. Usually have bloody diarrhea too. and a distinct odor. VERY contagious! |
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"Drank the Kool Aid"
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Location: Iowa, LA | He is already sooo thin, this is not good! |
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Location: Iowa, LA | HorsesNHarleys - 2014-01-14 7:50 AM
Give fluids and Tramaflu. It is usually seen in puppies or adults with weak immune systems. Usually have bloody diarrhea too. and a distinct odor. VERY contagious!
No blood in puke that I can see. What does tamaflu do?? |
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Hungarian Midget Woman
Location: Midwest | It's viral, so if I remember correctly they mostly did fluids and monitoring in the hospital.
Maybe some antivirals? I don't remember much. It has been many years since I worked in a clinic (high school). I know it is highly contagious... wipe everything down with bleach and wash your hands before handling other animals.
The older dogs will have a much better chance than the puppies. Also since you caught it before the diarrhea, you can stay ahead of the dehydration much better. The vet should know what to do. Parvo is pretty common among strays and puppies. :) Good luck! |
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Location: Paradise , tx | It may have to do with how far along the parvo is. We got a 3 month old puppy from animal control. She wouldn't eat the first two days, took her to my vet, she was loaded with worms and had parvo. But she never was throwing up or had diarrhea but was still pretty sick. Left her at the vets for several days on IV and they took good care of her and she is now 3 years old and full of life.
Hope yours is ok. |
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Location: Southern OK aka God's Country | Parvo is HIGHLY contagious. It can live in the ground for years--you can literally walk across a yard where parvo has been and pick it up on your shoes and contaminate anywhere you go. Usually puppies are the most susceptible after they come off their mom's immunity, between 6-10 weeks old. We lost almost an entire litter of corgis to parvo, and it was absolutely heartbreaking to watch them die, one after the other, after injecting them constantly with fluids. Some of them fought it for days. Like someone else said, dehydration is what actually kills them, from constant vomiting and runny, bloody stool. Bleach is about the only thing that will take care of it on the ground. As far as this dog, it will probably cost you $2-600 to treat it, and he MAY have a 50/50 chance at living. If he's already in poor health, probably less than that. Sad situation. |
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| If u have other ddogs I would double check there vaxs and then throw out anything the dog has soild. Usually if a dog has Parvo there diarrhea can only be described as liquid death. If your not planning on keeping the dog Parvo can cost a lot to recover them from and it may be nicer to euthanize but if you love the poor pup go for it! |
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"Drank the Kool Aid"
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Location: Iowa, LA | He was eating yesterday but today would not even look at a treat. I did see diarrhea in my yard that I suspected was his the first day I took him to vet. We get so many dumped dogs where I live! I've rescued 3 already. He's also full of heart worms but such a sweetie...I hope he makes it. |
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Location: NC | annemarea - 2014-01-14 7:51 AM HorsesNHarleys - 2014-01-14 7:50 AM Give fluids and Tramaflu. It is usually seen in puppies or adults with weak immune systems. Usually have bloody diarrhea too. and a distinct odor. VERY contagious! No blood in puke that I can see. What does tamaflu do??
I may not be spelling it right. I believe it is the same thing they give humans when they have the flu. I just know when I was working in a vet hospital they started giving it to parvo dogs and began to see more successful recoveries. It is something they call in a prescription to a human pharmacy. Ditto to the bleach advice. Good luck. |
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"Drank the Kool Aid"
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Location: Iowa, LA | Well, the parvo test came back negative but she said he may still have it because she could barely get enough of a fecal sample to test. X-rays to look for a foreign object will be next if he doesn't improve. She's keeping him. |
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Location: South Georgia | I had a 10 week old jack russell puppy get it. I had only had him at home with me for 2 weeks. He had a fever of 106! Vet put him on fluids immediately and cared for him. He came out of it and is now 11 years old! (He tested negative as well. Vet said the parvo test often has false results). |
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Location: That part of Texas | We had a lab puppy that got it from his litter mates/mom before we brought it home and we went through a two week ordeal saving him. He was never the same after he recovered -- it was like the fever had fried his brain. Once he got older, itwas like having an adult with a very severe case of ADHD and he was practically untrainable to do any basic command. He had no impulse control whatsoever and you had to constantly watch him so he wouldn't swallow or eat just anything that took his fancy -- rocks, cups, tools, tree limbs, etc. I lost him to a rattlesnake bite to the face and I'm sure if he had been normal, there would have been a good chance that it wouldn't have happened.
If I had to do it all again, I don't know if I would make the same choice. We "saved him" but at what cost? It's a gamble. I hope yours turns out with better results than ours did. It's definitely a tough call on what to do. |
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| Pitts are very sensitive already, mine throws up all the time when i am gone for long periods of time or if she gets into trouble. Not saying that its not parvo and that hes not sick but try cooking some lean hamburger beef, then rinse it with water and put it in cooked white rice, it helps calm their stomach. |
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Location: USA | He's a little old for parvovirus, but what about pancreatitis? Who knows what he was eating.
Did they do any bloodwork or maybe a fecal? |
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| My puppy did not eat at all for two days before showing any other signs, as little loose stool, then vomit for a while before the bloody stools started... you would know that smell anywhere. I took her to the vet before the vomit started and they thought it was worms. By the time they started treating her for parvo it was too late.
Maybe if he's in that bad of shape already, it is worms or some other issue upsetting his system.. hopefully nothing too bad. Prayers, parvo sucks.  |
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"Drank the Kool Aid"
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Location: Iowa, LA | This boy just showed up last week and was super thin, so I asked my vet if she could help me place him. She did not want to see him go to a shelter, so she told me that if I would foster him then she would not charge me for vetting him. I agreed because he is very well behaved and gets along fine with my two dogs. I set him up a crate in the barn and he had already been into see the vet. He had his vaccinations and heartworm test. It came back positive, so the plan was to get some weight on him, then neuter him, then start the HW treatment after a few months of being on prevention. That was a week ago. He's been acting fine until yesterday before I left to go to work and saw him vomit. He still had an appetite so I didn't think much of it, but this morning I immediately checked on him when I got home. He had gone into the stall next to his crate and puked about 20 piles all over. I immediately brought him in to see the vet. She's keeping him for the day and going to update me. |
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  Warmblood with Wings
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Location: Florida.. | is he on the pretreatment meds for heartworms? maybe its that. parvo they puke yellow acidy gunk and blody diarrehea
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Location: Arkansas | Parvo is not very common in adult dogs. They usually have built up an immunity to it. I would guess this is something else: pancreatitis, foreign body, gastritis, etc... |
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Location: The stix of Utah | Years ago we had a Chesapeake Bay Retriever. When he was about 2 years old he got Parvo. He was my Dad's bird dog so when he got sick my dad spared no expense to save him. When he was "better" and they sent him home he literally would sit outside looking up at our apple tree. All day long. It was the saddest thing in the world. He seemed to have zero brain function. I sincerely hope your situation is different and that Parvo isn't the case. It is truly an awful thing to go through. Good luck! |
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Location: The Oklahoma plains. | I rescued a dog from the pound one year. It was very sick and I asked the shelter what they would do with the dog- they said they would just put it to sleep since it was sick (parvo). So they let me take the dog for free under a contract to spay her. I remember it was Thanksgiving week. Anyhow- she was in isolation for the holiday week and weekend but she did live and was a great dog. |
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"Drank the Kool Aid"
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Location: Iowa, LA | Bibliafarm - 2014-01-14 11:24 AM
is he on the pretreatment meds for heartworms? maybe its that. parvo they puke yellow acidy gunk and blody diarrehea
We are not actually treating him for heartworms yet, only started him on preventative. Yes, he was puking yellow bile...he had nothing left in him. I was unable to find any poop, though. We are thinking he could have contracted parvo since his immune system is not in good shape due to bad/no nutrition. His skin is a mess also...again just thinking he's malnourished. |
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"Drank the Kool Aid"
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Location: Iowa, LA | gypsy1997 - 2014-01-14 11:43 AM
Parvo is not very common in adult dogs. They usually have built up an immunity to it. I would guess this is something else: pancreatitis, foreign body, gastritis, etc...
She did tell me X-rays for a foreign body would be the next step. He's the second rescue in the past few months. I found a very thin scared 6 month old lab mix not long ago and we found her a great home. It's sad that people can just dump them rather than humanely put them to sleep. Starving to death in the woods is way worse than going to sleep! |
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| annemarea - 2014-01-14 7:44 AM
My life is chaotic! A Pit showed up last week, nearly starved to death and now I come home to 20 piles of puke! Vet is thinking Parvo! What can you tell me about an adult 2-3 yr old pulling through this?
I've had two get parvo. Both were small puppies, both half bred, and both survived.
I took them both to the vet IMMEDIATELY, as in the very hour they started diarrhea and/or puking. I was able to take both home with IVs, shots, and fluids. It was full time care for at least a week, but they both are it through.
The first was a German Shepard/Belgian Malinois in the mid nineties, and the second was a Coon Hound/Heeler just this last year. Same treatment, same outcome. |
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"Drank the Kool Aid"
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Location: Iowa, LA | Well, I'm trying not to bug her but I have not heard any updates since I left him at 8! :-(
Worried about that little boy! |
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Location: Deep in the heart of Texas. | Our vet told us after the dog got rid of the parvo to treat the yard with 1/2 cup of bleach 1 gallon of water combo and it would kill the parvo in the yard.
And i believe it did we had other dogs after that and they never got sick.
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Location: The Oklahoma plains. | txkrystal - 2014-01-14 3:37 PM Our vet told us after the dog got rid of the parvo to treat the yard with 1/2 cup of bleach 1 gallon of water combo and it would kill the parvo in the yard. And i believe it did we had other dogs after that and they never got sick.
I thought it was kind of like strangles- just lived in the ground and nothing you could do to prevent it other than outbreak isolation? |
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Location: Deep in the heart of Texas. | Our puppies passed away and we treated the yard and the next dog lived just fine in the yard. |
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Location: In Ky following Barrel Races & Walker hounds. | My vet told me dirt kills bleach. Bleaching the actual yard does no good. I did bleach my porch, fence, and sidewalk after our Beagle come down with Parvo. Those hand held bug sprayers will be your best friend.
I had to leave our dog at the vet for 3 days but he pulled through. Its typically a 50/50 shot based on how hard the dog wants to fight to live. Parvo dehydrates them so quickly... It is pitiful to see one go through. Im so glad our boy pulled through... We realized something was wrong pretty much right away around 9pm when he wouldnt eat, acted sluggish and started vomiting. I stayed up all night with that dog crying and begging him not to die, letting him sleep about 20-30mins at a time then waking him up and putting a syringe of gatorade(all I had at the moment) down him and begging him to keep it down. I knew if he kept it down for any amount of time his body would use some of it. 3 days at the vet, lots of praying, and $500 later he pulled through.
I will say a prayer for your boy! |
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"Drank the Kool Aid"
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Location: Iowa, LA | Well, I probably need my head examined, but I just agreed to pay for exploratory surgery. Vet is thinking he has a blockage due to blood work/symptoms. Xrays did not show a clear view and she didn't want to waste money on a barium test thingy....Said exploratory surgery would be next best option....or euthanasia. I told her to go ahead. He's got all the odds stacked against him but is such a sweet pea, I hate not giving him a chance. I'll try to upload a few photos. Please pray for my bank account!!! |
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"Drank the Kool Aid"
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Location: Iowa, LA | Here is the little boy...
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| You Are A Good Egg. Many Blessings To You, And Both Of Your Sick Babies. May Your Vet Have Mercy On You for Your kindness. |
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"Drank the Kool Aid"
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Location: Iowa, LA | Amazing Grace - 2014-01-14 6:33 PM You Are A Good Egg. Many Blessings To You, And Both Of Your Sick Babies. May Your Vet Have Mercy On You for Your kindness.
Hey! Hope Boom Boom is doing well! Ruger pulled through just fine and is hyper as ever today. I've decreased his Lasix back to where it was and he's still breathing fine! I couldn't remember if I told you about this little dog that showed up last week in the midst of Ruger's sickness. It's never ending around here! LOL |
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Location: NOT at Wal Mart | annemarea - 2014-01-14 4:22 PM Well, I probably need my head examined, but I just agreed to pay for exploratory surgery. Vet is thinking he has a blockage due to blood work/symptoms. Xrays did not show a clear view and she didn't want to waste money on a barium test thingy....Said exploratory surgery would be next best option....or euthanasia. I told her to go ahead. He's got all the odds stacked against him but is such a sweet pea, I hate not giving him a chance. I'll try to upload a few photos. Please pray for my bank account!!!
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Location: Florida.. | yes You are a angel .. |
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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | Let us know the outcome...and I will also throw some dough your way for the vet bill. Does your vet have a paypal account?
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"Drank the Kool Aid"
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Location: Iowa, LA | He made it through surgery! He had about 5 inches of his intestine that had died and was torn. She's assuming he may have had something lodged in there at one time, and it damaged his intestine. She got him all sewed up and now it's just a matter of keeping infection away and him healing. She said she will keep him until at least Friday. Hopefully he will feel a million times better real soon!
I REALLY appreciate the thoughts, prayers, and offer of help!!! We will make it through this just like we've done in the past, but that is really kind!!! I'm hoping to have positive updates by the end of the week! Now, I must get sleep! I worked off this morning and barely caught a nap due to two other spoiled puppy dogs who think their mama should not be allowed to sleep during the day! Hope you guys have a GREAT week and I really appreciate all the feedback and kind words!!! |
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Location: North MS | Bless you! Glad its not parvo and that you have a good vet! |
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| He's beautiful, your awesome for along such good care of him! I'm glad to hear he's ok! |
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Warmblood with Wings
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Location: Florida.. | great news!!! prayers he is home and running around soon
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"Drank the Kool Aid"
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Location: Iowa, LA | My 8am update from the vet (she kept him at her home last night to keep an eye on him!):
He did good last night. He's wagging his tail this morning and pulling against the leash. Certainly he feels better having that out of there. Usually if they get infected or intestine doesn't connect correctly where is sutured together is within 5 days.......
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Warmblood with Wings
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Location: Florida.. | Just wanted to see How your pup is doing.. |
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"Drank the Kool Aid"
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Location: Iowa, LA | Bibliafarm - 2014-01-17 6:24 PM
Just wanted to see How your pup is doing..
He's still hanging in there! The vet wanted to keep him through Monday. He should be out of the woods by the .
Thank you for asking! |
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Location: Florida.. | Good.. :) |
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"Drank the Kool Aid"
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Location: Iowa, LA | WE HAVE POOP!!! LOL The vet just sent me an update that poop is a good sign!!!
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"Drank the Kool Aid"
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Location: Iowa, LA | Just picked up the little guy from the vet. He's WAY more active and happy! Wagging his tail and HUNGRY!!! :-)
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Location: Iowa, LA | Just wanted to update and share a picture of Tank. Yep, I've named him! He's eating like a pig and doing great. He appears to be house trained already! He's taught himself to use the doggy door with no help from me! Super well behaved pup and a total HOUSE DOG! LOL
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Location: Iowa | Huge thanks to you for giving this sweet guy a chance! |
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