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my dog has parvo...

MJBadger

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Veteran
I`m hoping your pup comes home safely Joe .
It`s a sad case in life when those people that really love their animals get crippled with high bills for veterinary care .
Is not pet insurance a viable option ? I`m not sure what the situation is in the States but here in the UK it`s pretty common . Daft thing is it costs as much for my dog insurance per month as the monthly premium on my van insurance , but i do love my dog .

Fingers x`d & i`m hoping in a few days it`s good news for you & pup .
 

RetroGrow

Active member
Veteran
"How is Parvovirus infection treated?
There is no treatment specifically for the Parvovirus at this time. Treatment is supportive care, which includes any or all of the following:

Oral electrolyte fluids - if the case is mild and the animal isn't vomiting
Subcutaneous (SQ) or intravenous (IV) fluids to maintain hydration in the face of the extreme fluid losses from vomiting and diarrhea that are so typical with this disease
Anti-vomiting/nausea medications - to prevent further damage from vomiting and to keep the patient comfortable as possible.
Antibiotics - because the virus has potential to slough the intestinal tract, antibiotics help protect against secondary infection.
Blood or Plasma transfusions - to replace protein loss, provide antibodies, help with anemia.

Many puppies infected with Parvovirus need to be hospitalized for supportive care. Hospitalization is typically about 5 days, sometimes longer. Surviving the first three days is usually a good sign for long term survival."
From "About.com"
Good luck with your buddy.
 

JRace

Member
Really? It cost nothing, to anyonethe only thing that surprises me more than how incredibly expensive that is, is the fact that people are actually willing to pay that much to save a pet. Please find a better option bro because no pet is worth that kind of money, unless you are a millionaire, which I doubt.

Truly sorry to shit on your thread bro, and I do hope your pup pulls through...but this really needed to be said.

Please do the animal world a favor....and never...ever get a pet. If you value money over a pet you are the wrong person to have a pet.

To the op, hope it turns out for the best, and stay strong.

All my pets are over 12 years old and the illness and pains are starting.
 

gingerale

Active member
Veteran
Joe Fresh funny that you mentioned Canadian Healthcare, because that's the answer which proves my point. You think that Canadian healthcare is free? Nobody has to pay for it? The MRI machines and EKGs are parachuted in on pallets from mysterious black helicopters for free, and nobody has a clue who is responsible or why? Oh wait that's right....it's not free, because taxpayers aka the entire society has to pay for it, even if it's some asshole I don't like who gets hurt doing some dumb ass thing I don't approve of. Yeah, that's a great model for us to copy. And your point is, what, you think pet care should be this way too?? LOL
 

PetFlora

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ICMag Donor
Veteran
Consider MMS in SMALL doses (1-2 drops) You can mix some and keep it in the frig. If needed (it has a slight bitter taste) put it an eye dropper and squirt into dog's mouth.

Neither animals nor humans should get vaccinated

Check out Vitality Science for all-natural remedies and supplements
 

joe fresh

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Mentor
Veteran
Joe Fresh funny that you mentioned Canadian Healthcare, because that's the answer which proves my point. You think that Canadian healthcare is free? Nobody has to pay for it? The MRI machines and EKGs are parachuted in on pallets from mysterious black helicopters for free, and nobody has a clue who is responsible or why? Oh wait that's right....it's not free, because taxpayers aka the entire society has to pay for it, even if it's some asshole I don't like who gets hurt doing some dumb ass thing I don't approve of. Yeah, that's a great model for us to copy. And your point is, what, you think pet care should be this way too?? LOL

in 96 i was in florida with my family...my mom contracted a pnumonia, she spent a week at the hospital...then we left and came home because she was still sick and it seemed as if the docs there werent doing much to get her better...back to canada and we get a bill in the mail for 32000$....needles to say she was sick and hospitalized here in canada for another 2 weeks for free....

i hear so many bad stries about the healthcare in the states that i dont even know where to begin...this is surely one reason i am glad i live in canada....another reason is the judicial system....much less harsh and severe than in the states
 
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Mtn Dew

water and electrolites gatoraid is key. had me female pitty turn down steak and veggies . that's how I found out along with tons of puke cost me 700$ in the end
 

azad

Buzkashi
Veteran
Parvo virus can live in your yard soil..treat and clean all areas your dog comes in contact with..
I recall reading Tamiflu is a usefull drug for treating parvo..
best to keep your pets vaccinated regular.with best quality vaccines!!
 

joe fresh

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Mentor
Veteran
Any news yet bro?? Hopin for the best man...:tiphat:

ya man...thread was closed but i guess it got reopened...


he is back at home and doing much better, almost 100% but he still requires alot of sleep and still wont eat dog food, but he will eat meat and treats so i know he will be fine...

the vets said that this year they had an unusually large number of parvo cases and that they even had a number of adult dogs come in with it, they said that they think the strain is evolving or its a whole new strain altogether
 
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SeaMaiden

Joe, I'm so glad to read this. Like I posted below, I've seen a lot of dogs contract and die from Parvo, mostly puppies who were too young to get the vaccination, but I've also seen dumped dogs develop and die from the illness. It's HORRIBLE, excruciating, and painful. The last dog I saw with it had to be euthanized, he was quite advanced.


Neither animals nor humans should get vaccinated
That's really BAD "advise"!
I've seen more dogs die from Parvovirus than I care to recount, and I have to agree with this statement.
 

supermanlives

Active member
Veteran
i went through it with my last dog. 1200$$$$ and alot of force feeding food and water with a big syringe without needle. he got it as pup and had never left house except for a backyard poo training. that 65 $ humane society pup got expensive as a purebred LOL
 

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