Will my dog survive Parvo-Virus ?

LadySam · May 15, 2012, 03:20 PM

He peed blood or he had bloody diarrhea? there is a huge difference.
Did the vet tell you he had parvo?

Itssel · May 15, 2012, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LadySam

He peed blood or he had bloody diarrhea? there is a huge difference.
Did the vet tell you he had parvo?

Well I assumed it was pee because it was liquid and there was no diarrhea.Im not sure which one it is and Yes she did.

Alty · May 15, 2012, 03:52 PM

It's rare for a dog that's had all his shots, and at 6 months he should have all his boosters, to get parvo, but it can happen. Usually it's a milder form of parvo, which means that he would have a better chance of survival. I'm curious to know where the vet got the 50/50 chance from.

What tests did the vet do to determine that it's parvo?

What medication is he on for this?

LadySam · May 15, 2012, 03:55 PM

The diarrhea that accompanies parvo can very well look liquid, like bloody water.
So if your vet told you that he has parvo then it was likely diarrhea.
Ideally she should be at the vet being treated with IV fluids, I'm not trying to pry but is there a reason he is not.
And to answer your original question, parvo is very unpredictable. Even with optimal care you cannot be guaranteed survival.
What are you doing for him at home now?

Itssel · May 15, 2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Alty

It's rare for a dog that's had all his shots, and at 6 months he should have all his boosters, to get parvo, but it can happen. Usually it's a milder form of parvo, which means that he would have a better chance of survival. I'm curious to know where the vet got the 50/50 chance from.

What tests did the vet do to determine that it's parvo?

What medication is he on for this?

We bought him from a lady when he was 3 months old. I'm not sure about the tests. Medication- We are giving him Pepto BIsmol He is also drinking gatorade. He got an energy shot and cerenia shot. He also got the following medications from the vet: Rx Metoclopramide Liquid, Amoxidrops 50MG/ML 15 ML, Strongud T, Fortilora, And a Purina food that she gaves us

Itssel · May 15, 2012, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by LadySam

The diarrhea that accompanies parvo can very well look liquid, like bloody water.
So if your vet told you that he has parvo then it was likely diarrhea.
Ideally she should be at the vet being treated with IV fluids, I'm not trying to pry but is there a reason he is not.
And to answer your original question, parvo is very unpredictable. Even with optimal care you cannot be guaranteed survival.
What are you doing for him at home now?

We are giving him his medications and making sure that he drinks water. We are trying to make him eat a bit but he doesn't want to.

Itssel · May 15, 2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LadySam

The diarrhea that accompanies parvo can very well look liquid, like bloody water.
So if your vet told you that he has parvo then it was likely diarrhea.
Ideally she should be at the vet being treated with IV fluids, I'm not trying to pry but is there a reason he is not.
And to answer your original question, parvo is very unpredictable. Even with optimal care you cannot be guaranteed survival.
What are you doing for him at home now?

I'm not sure why not. But well she didn't mention IV's. Today she called to ask how he was doing and she said that we could put him in a hospital but that would cost about 1000 dollars. We are having economical problems right now so we don't have enough money.

Alty · May 15, 2012, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Itssel

I'm not sure why not. But well she didn't mention IV's. Today she called to ask how he was doing and she said that we could put him in a hospital but that would cost about 1000 dollars. We are having economical problems right now so we don't have enough money.

Parvo is a deadly disease, and to treat it properly will sadly cost thousands of dollars. The usual bill is anywhere from $2000 up. But if the dog has any hope of surviving this, the animal hospital is his best bet.

Can you ask to work out a payment plan with your vet?

Even in the hospital, on IV treatment and under a doctors care, there's around a 30% survival rate with parvo.

Did the vet prescribe the pepto bismol?

LadySam · May 15, 2012, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Itssel

We bought him from a lady when he was 3 months old. I'm not sure about the tests. Medication- We are giving him Pepto BIsmol He is also drinking gatorade. He got an energy shot and cerenia shot. He also got the following medications from the vet: Rx Metoclopramide Liquid, Amoxidrops 50MG/ML 15 ML, Strongud T, Fortilora, And a Purina food that she gaves us

Cerenia-Anti-emetic, to help with nausea
Energy shot-B12 perhaps (that would be my guess anyway)
Metoclopramide (Reglan) for nausea
Amoxidrops-antibiotic
Strongid-dewormer
Fortiflora-probiotics, to help the gut

Just a quick rundown of what you have so you can keep up with what each med is for.

I know treating is expensive, would your vet be open to a shortened course of treatment in order to get him over the hump?
Or perhaps teach you how to give subcutaneous fluids at home? (fluids under the skin)
Gatorade or pedialyte is good to help with hydration and keeping electrolytes balanced.
So keep that up it is very important.

The problem with all the oral meds is going to be whether or not he throws them up.
And the Amoxidrops can cause some nausea in itself.

Is he still throwing up at this point?

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