[Johnmagilton]

Look. I need all the help I can get asap my 4 month old puppy got parvo from my previous dog who just passed from it. I brought my dog to the vet they gave him some shots but they said he might not survive. Now a close friend of mine cured 3 dogs of parvo by boilin white rice then injecting the water in the dogs mouth every 15 min. I'm clueless about this and I love my dog to death if anyone can help me that be great.

[shazamataz]

The main thing with parvo is keeping the dog hydrated. I would think it was more the water than the rice that helped.
With parvo the dog usually has diarreah and vomiting which causes them to dehydrate rapidly. Usually your vet will keep the dog at the surgery and fluids are administered by IV.
Very small amounts of water with electrolytes given frequently can help with dehydration.
Never allow the dog to gulp down huge amounts of water, even if they seem to want it otherwise it may be a wasted effort and the dog will simply vomit it back up.
Remember, small amounts frequently. Your friend was spot on in that regard.

There are products such as Parvaid available but I personally do not know enough about them to vouch for their effectiveness.

[Johnmagilton]

Okay so frequently give him some water. Is there a 100percent way to cure it without all the vet bills?

[J_9]

There is never a 100% way to cure this virus. It's the luck of the draw.

[Johnmagilton]

I hope he pulls through.

[shazamataz]

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. Unfortunately it does have a high fatality rate, not saying it to scare you, you just need to be aware of what may happen so you are prepared.
Even with a vet the chances aren't 100%, far from it, but if you are vigilant in your care you will give the pup a fighting chance.

Just out of curiosity, did you have the puppy when your other dog passed or did you get the puppy later?
Parvo is highly contagious and can stay in your home and even the soil for years. If you visit any friends with dogs it would be best to change your clothes before visiting and make sure to disinfect your hands/shoes etc.

[J_9]

I have a parvo survivor sitting here right under my feet. She survived, but it cosst is $1,500 US dollars and plenty of vet care during and after.

While some people choose to help their sick fur babies fight it on their own, I chose to go the medical route as I treat my pets like my children. Sure it was expensive, but Kimmie is well worth every penny we spent.

[Lucky098]

There is no cure for parvo. Like all viruses, it has to run its course. As mentioned, keeping the dog hydrated is number one. If you cannot afford keeping her at the vet, than ask to be shown how to administered subq fluids (fluids given under the skin like a shot).

Another killer that comes with parvo is the secondary infections. Your puppies intestinal lining is being tortured and bacteria and other critters are settling into the "wound" and causing the infections. Your puppy needs to be on an antibiotic that bypasses the stomach (injectable antibiotics).

Parvaid is a very good product. It has helped pull puppies through parvo many times. However; if your dog has a severe case of parvo, he needs veterinary care.

Sometimes if the parvo isn't treated really aggressively, they aren't going to survive. If the vet who saw your puppy is doubting he will survive with mild treatment, then you need to either have your puppy put down, or find some way to pay for the treatment.

The puppies your friends saved may not have had parvo as bad as your puppy does. Please don't compare your dog to their dog... Parvo can be mild.. and it can be very aggressive and can kill puppies within hours. You really do need to take your dog to the vet and make the right choice.

[Johnmagilton]

The vet said he has a great chance of pulling through. Im foin all I can atm

[Johnmagilton]

And my new puppy is the one that died brother. We got him after the other one died. But we had him for a little over a month and I've become very attached

[george43]

My puppy is 8 months old and either has parvo or food poisioning I need help on what to do he poopin up blood can anyone help me please I have no money for vet bills my name is george I live in Illinois

[Alty]

my puppy is 8 months old and either has parvo or food poisioning i need help on what to do he poopin up blood can anyone help me plz i have no money for vet bills my name is george i live in illinois

George, there is no at home cure for parvo, or food poisoning. The only person that can help your dog is your vet. I wish that there was something we could do online, but there really isn't. If there were I'd tell you.

I understand how hard it is to dish out hundreds of dollars for vet care when you don't have it. Sadly, that's part of having a dog. Illness happens, and it can be costly. If this were your healthy wouldn't you find a way to get to the doctor?

Try calling your vet and asking if they'd accept a payment plan. Many vets will do this if it's a serious issue like parvo. If your vet says no try calling the humane society in your area, they may be able to help.

Are there any friends or family that can help you financially?

Bottom line, your dog really needs to be seen by a vet. Until you get to a vet feed the dog pedialyte, follow the directions on the bottle. Pedialyte is used for infants that are dehydrated, and that's what will happen if this is parvo. Pedialyte is perfectly okay for dogs. But, this will not cure your dog, it will just keep your dog hydrated until you get to the vet, but it won't buy you days, it will just buy you hours. With parvo the sooner the treatment, the better the chances of survival, and I won't lie to you, even with treatment the fatality rate is very high. Without treatment the fatality rate is 100%.

I wish you all the best, and I hope that you can find a way to get your dog the treatment it needs. Please let me know what happens.

Good luck.