Home Remedy for Parvo
Canine Parvovirus (“parvo”) attacks rapidly reproducing cells — such as those that line the gastrointestinal tract, bone marrow, lymph nodes and heart.
Parvo is highly contagious and is transmitted from dog to dog via contaminated droplets and feces. It can be carried on the dog’s hair and feet, as well as on contaminated cages, shoes and other objects. Dogs of all ages can be affected, but the highest rate of death occurs in puppies less than five months of age.
Dogs that develop parvo will show symptoms 3-10 days after being exposed. Symptoms include: vomiting, lethargy, diarrhea (usually bloody), and fever.
The biggest needs in parvo treatment are fluid and electrolyte replacement so the dog stays hydrated, and medication to control diarrhea and vomiting. Diarrhea and vomiting can quickly dehydrate a dog.
Top 10 facts of the Parvovirus:
1 – The Canine Parvovirus is world wide.
2 – Parvo is a highly contagious and deadly disease.
3 – Even fully-vaccinated puppies are susceptible to the infection.
4 – Parvo mostly affects dogs under 1 year of age but an average of 6 weeks old.
5 – Bleach is the only product to kill the Parvovirus in the environment (with the exception of clinically tested products used to clean kennels).
6 – The virus incubates in the glands of the puppy for 3 to 15 days before showing symptoms.
7 – Once the incubation period is over the Parvovirus will work its way into the intestinal tract.
8 – After the Canine Parvovirus is in the intestinal tract the Parvo will start eating away at the velli and lining of the intestinal walls. Therefore bloody stools will be apparent.
9 – The puppy will either pass away from a lack of hydration or low glucose levels (blood sugars).
10 – If treating with Sub-Q fluid, do not over hydrate after the puppy has pulled through the worst of the virus as it will put a strain on the heart, cause edema, and may develop an abscess.
Are Some Dog Breeds More Susceptible?
According to The Merck Veterinary Manual, 8th ed., it appears that some breeds, most notably the Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherds, Pit Bulls, and Labrador Retrievers are at an increased risk for this disease. Conversely, Toy Poodles and Cockers appear to be at a reduced risk for contracting this disease. It is important to remember, however, that any breed can get Parvovirus.
TWO MAIN SYNDROMES OF PARVO:
1. Diarrhea Syndrome (Enteritis)
After an incubation period of 7-14 days, the first signs of parvo are severe depression with loss of appetite, followed by vomiting. The dog will appear to be in extreme pain with a tucked-up abdomen. Within 24-hours, a high fever develops (up to 106 degrees F) and profuse diarrhea that is frequently bloody. Mouth inflammation can also occur. Almost no other canine disease exhibits these symptoms.
2. Cardiac Syndrome (Myocarditis)
This form of canine parvo affects the heart muscle, especially in puppies less than 3 months of age. Puppies with this form stop nursing, cry out and gasp for air. Death can occur suddenly or in a few days. Puppies that recover will sometimes develop a chronic form of congestive heart failure that leads to death in weeks or months.
The success of treatment for parvo depends on the form and the severity of the CPV (Canine Parvo Virus) infection as well as the age of the dog. In puppies that are between 6- and 20-weeks of age, there is a 1-4 week interval when they are most vulnerable despite being vaccinated. This is because the maternal antibodies they received through their mother’s milk are declining and therefore no longer protective but still interfere with the vaccine.
Dogs that recover from parvo are immune to the disease.
How is Parvo 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 (ex: Pedialyte) – if the case is mild and the animal isn’t vomiting
- Subcutaneous (SQ) or intravenous (IV) fluids to maintain hydration to counter the extreme fluid losses from vomiting and diarrhea that are so typical with this disease. Many vets will provide this so you can administer this at home. It hydrates by bypassing the stomach.
- 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.
For some perspective: a healthy dog drinks about 1/2 to 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight per day. So a 10 lb dog would normally drink about 1 cup of water each day. If your pup has vomiting and diarrhea, the amount needed increases to make up for the loss.
Is There a Home Remedy?
To follow is a home remedy I stumbled on for treating canine parvo on the internet and wanted to reprint it in case anyone may need it. It addresses the biggest needs in a treatment: fluid and electrolyte replacement, and medication to control diarrhea and vomiting. Also read through the comments below this post. Many people have kindly shared what has worked for them.
This is an extremely hardy virus. It resists most household cleaners. The best disinfectant is Clorox (one part bleach to 30 parts water).. Here are some bleach alternatives.
My puppy had Parvo, he was only 8 weeks old, and just a few pounds. I took him to the vet and realized that it would be anywhere from 600-1500 dollars to cure him, even then he may not survive. So I looked up puppy parvo on Google.com for any alternatives, I found many things that people had tried, and they said it worked, so I chose the raw eggs, children’s Pedialite, and children’s pepto method. What you will need is the following;
* Eggs (enough to last several days)
* Children’s Pepto
* Instant rice
* Hamburger
* Children’s Pedialite (or Gatorade will work also)
* A Syringe for feeding
* You might also want to get puppy training pads or newspaperDirections
First take your dog and place him in a sterile dog cage, with the puppy pad or newspaper covering the bottom because there will be lots of throw up and lots of diarrhea. Then sterilize your whole home. I used a spray found in the pet area of WalMart, its called “Odo Ban.” It also smells really good. Then used bleach [1 part bleach to 30 parts water] on all hard floors and dog cage. After everything is clean, DO NOT let your puppy out of his/her cage until he is completely healed.Then I took a raw egg and blended it with a fork and put it in the Syringe and force fed him. I gave him 2 tablespoons of egg and 1 tablespoon of Pedialite every 4 hours for 3 days. I also gave him the children’s pill form of Pepto 3 times a day. I cut the pill in half and put it at the back of his throat. The serving size for your puppy may be greater depending on his size. I did this for about 3 days and until he was a lot more playful, and until his diarrhea was gone. (I also changed his pad every time he went potty and sterilized his cage every time to keep the parvo contained.)
After the 3 days was up I boiled instant rice and ground up hamburger and fed him 1/4 of a cup every four hours. (try this one time and wait to see if he can hold down the solid food. If its thrown back up, go back to eggs and pedielite for 2 more days. Then try it again.) After the first day of giving them the rice (and the puppy kept it down), try soft dog food the next day. If they keep that down, then you’re good to go, give them a sterile bath and they are now free to run around and play.
Why this works
This method works because puppy’s die from being dehydrated, not from the sickness itself, the key is keeping them from throwing up and healthy while the sickness goes away. They need lots of electrolytes. The Raw eggs for Nutrition, and pepto to keep there tummy’s calm. It worked for my little boy, and I hope it works for you. He is now the happiest little thing. Don’t forget to follow up with another vet visit to make sure all is well. Keep them in the house and off the outside ground for at least a week more just so you wont spread the sickness to any other dogs. Good luck i hope this helps you 🙂 Jessica F.P.S. My puppy is about 3 pounds, so there might me a slight change in feeding, Be sure not to over feed, were not trying to make them full, just enough to keep them alive.
Tip Source: Thrifty Fun website.
TAMIFLU FOR PARVO
A reader sent a tip suggesting that Tamiflu can be used to treat Parvo. From what I read, she is correct. Here’s more info about using Tamiflu to treat Parvo.
TESTIMONIAL FOR NEW PRODUCT
If you read through the comments below, you will see a testimonial from Angelica about a product she bought and used on her chihuahua/dachshund mix. And it worked for her! It’s called Parv-gone. I am not familiar with this product. If you are, let us know how it worked for you.
OTHER PRODUCTS
The following products have been suggested by readers.
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Note: Also read through the comments below. Many people have kindly shared what has worked for them.
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Hai , i have a labrador which is 2years of old right now, today morning she fainted and when i took her to nearby clinic the doctor says its incurable what should i do …. please help me
Did she faint or did she have a seizure? When a dog faints, without warning they go limp. With a seizure, they act oddly before and after the event and during the event, they twitch uncontrollably. Did the doctor explain what he thinks is going on? Were any meds given?
Hi! I have a Baby Samoyed, he has parvo and he is been at the hospital since Sunday and every time that the doctors give me an update about a his health is the same!!!!! We don’t know what to do at this point
I’m so sorry. Is he making any forward progress? Are they giving him meds for nausea and diarrhea? That should help so that he can begin to hold down food. It can take some time to see improvement. How much time depends on how far along the virus was, how strong and how old he is, etc. This virus is hard on the young ones because they haven’t had time to develop their immune systems, but under the hospital’s care, he should be staying hydrated — a first step, then he will hopefully begin to eat. Are they feeding him via syringe or is he maybe eating on his own? Don’t give up on him.
My puppy had parvo and survived due to quick action. The dog will very suddenly (onset) show extreme lethargy (tired) have severe diarrhea, fever, vomiting and severe weightloss. The canine parvovirus (CPV) infection is a highly contagious viral illness that affects dogs. The Final Stages include these symptoms, and if not treated the dog will most certainly die from dehydration and starvation. Treatment needs to be quick as soon as these symptoms occur. Veterinary help will cost a good amount of money and days of hospitalization. An alternative is Paxxin (formerly Parvaid). I gave my puppy Paxxin and Pedialyte to counteract the virus, and it worked. I truly recommend this product. CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO BUY PAXXIN. THE CHEAPEST OUT THERE.
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hi ,need info i have a puppy that is nine months old .and we love him very much.we got he has only had his first 5-1 puppy shots . he wasnts acting him self today .so i took him to the vets and they said parvo, i cant afford the expensive treatment, what can i do at home to help my little boy get past this ,
How long ago was your puppy vaccinated? Did your vet give you any meds like iv fluids, antibiotics and anti-nausea meds? If not, you should ask for them. If he does not have diarrhea and is not vomiting, you may have caught this early. Fingers crossed!
The biggest issue is dehydration. With vomiting and diarrhea, a dog loses LOTS of liquids. In general, a dog should drink between ½ and 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight each day — without vomiting and diarrhea. The iv fluids bypass the stomach to provide necessary liquids to the organs. Again, hydration is the most critical issue. If you do not get the fluids, you will need to administer the ½ – 1 ounce/pound of liquids PLUS the amount lost to vomiting and diarrhea he may have. This can be done with an oral syringe. You can figure how much to give him in a day, then give a portion of that total every hour or every other hour.
It would be good to go with something like pedialyte or gatorade because it contains electrolytes that plain water does not.
Beyond that, find some food he will eat or administer food via oral syringe. This virus can take several days to overcome and requires that you develop a schedule for administering food and liquids. You need to be diligent and stick with this schedule 24/7. This virus is hard on the little ones because their immune systems are still developing.
Keep us posted on your progress and what works for you. Best to you both!
Hello. I have found your article and comments helpful, as that I’m gathering information to help my pup battle this awful disease. We found out today our 3 month old Lab has parvo. The vet gave him antibiotic and nausea shots, as well as sending us home with an IV kit. Every 30 mins I wrestle a few drops of Pedialyte down Bear. I’m concerned about trying to disinfect my apartment’s carpet. I don’t want him to get re-infected should he survive. Any suggestions? Thank you!
I am so sorry to hear your news. This virus is hard on young ones because they have a still developing immune system, but stay diligent. Dehydration is the greatest challenge as with vomiting and diarrhea, he can lose a lot of his hydration. The IV kit is a liquid replacement and can administer liquids much quicker and in a larger quantity than using an oral syringe. A healthy dog should drink between ½ and 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight each day — without vomiting and diarrhea. So do not hesitate to use the iv liquids and ask for more if you need them.
As for the carpet, it used to be that a dilution of bleach and water (one part bleach to 32 parts water) was the way to go, but several companies have since developed solutions that you can use. So your choice is a pet stool disinfectant spray or bleach solution. These can be used in combination with a steam cleaner, too. Here are instructions for steam cleaning your carpet.
Pet stool disinfectant is available through a vet or pet supply stores. The spray kills parvovirus. Wash your pup’s bedding, and any blankets, sheets or towels which he has come into contact with using hot water and plenty of detergent. Dry everything in the dryer on high heat.
It’s believed that when a dog overcomes parvo, they will be immune for life, so stick with your boy. It will take some time, but don’t give up. You are his best chance. Good luck!
Hi, I have an English Bulldog that is 4-5 years old. Today I got home from work and noticed white throw up all over the outside floor. I found my dog to be really weak and I believe that he is dehydrated. My dad and I, served him milk in a bowl and water in a seperate bowl, I noticed that when he would get up to drink water he would throw it out quickly, as of clear throw up. I gave him Pepto Bismol and he would throw it out too. I put a cool towel on him before I typed this. Do you know anything else I can do? And do you know what might be wrong with him? Thank You
Was the throw up foamy or white? If it was white, was he fed something that was white? Some dogs, once they are grown, cannot tolerate milk and will throw it up. Could this be what you saw?
Foamy? The most common cause of vomiting white foam is some type of stomach upset. It will often occur if your dog drank water too quickly after exercising or ate something that disagreed with him, such as grass or an inedible substance. If the vomiting continues, visit your veterinarian to make sure your dog hasn’t swallowed something that he can’t digest.
It could be bilious vomiting syndrome, which usually occurs soon after your dog wakes up. This is caused by too much acid in the dog’s stomach and is more common in dogs with digestive problems.
This can often be cured with 12 hours of fasting or a couple meals of boiled chicken and rice. Your dog also may need to have a bland bedtime snack that will coat his stomach and reduce acid while sleeping.
Though most cases of vomit are mild, if it is accompanied by other symptoms, it could be indicative of a serious illness. When in doubt, always consult a professional.
Hello! I adopted an 8 week old baby pit last Wednesday. As of today she weighs 3.2lbs. On Friday I noticed she diarrhea. I immediately thought it was from the change in puppy food. Later friday night i noticed little little red dots in her stool. My immediate thought was blood, and thats exactly what it was. She’s been eating Blue Buffalo canned puppy food, and has no problem eating or drinking. I thought it might be from the food..theres larger pieces of carrot and peas (i thought it could be rubbing against her intestinal lining causing irritation.)
It is now Sunday night, and she still has diarrhea. BUT there is NO LONGER blood in her stool. I’m so concerned about dehydration (i’m a nursing student) that I went out and bought PETLAC (which is a milk replacement full of probiotics) and she drinks that with no problem.
She’s not sluggish or refusing to eat or drink, which is why I’m confused. She had a 3-in-1 Vaccine October 9th which includes distemper, measles, and parafluenza BUT not parvo. When I picked her up i took her to the vet the next day where they said i needed to wait until next saturday to come in to get a parvo shot.
She’s constantly biting my ankles and toes in the morning as i get ready for the day, but as soon as i’m done she usually falls asleep. She plays with her toys with no problem as well.
I honestly don’t know what to think. Do you think this could be the beginning of parvo or do another type of virus?
I plan to go buy pedialyte, a high calorie gel, pumpkin and some chicken and gravy gerbers baby food tomorrow hoping they’ll keep her hydrated and tummy calm.
Again, thank you for all your information listed above. I hope to hear back from you with some tips and ideas soon.
It could be a combination of new food and new home. The vaccination was a week ago, so it shouldn’t still be a problem, but maybe it helped promote the problem a bit in the beginning. It sounds like you are on the right track, but keep in mind that adding new things to her diet could cause diarrhea. :/
So go for settling her stomach. Give her some plain yogurt (for the good bacteria) and some plain canned pumpkin (for the fiber). Maybe a tablespoon of each in her food. Or maybe stir some of pumpkin into her Petlac. You could also make a pot of boiled rice and chicken. Rice has the effect of slowing things down and the chicken provides protein. Plus you can have some, too.
So long as she is not losing liquid from both ends and is drinking, dehydration should not be an immediate problem. Based on your description of things, I’m not leaning towards this being parvo. You did not mention vomiting which is a common symptom or really nasty diarrhea. Good luck!
My dog has only been vomiting and I need help asap because I can’t even go out to get the supplies I need. I love this puppy til death and I don’t know how to cure this problem. He doesn’t eat and he rarely drinks. But he does get up to drink on his own. I hate seeing him like this so please give me advice.
You didn’t say how old your pup is, but if he is young enough, he may have eaten something he shouldn’t have and it may either be upsetting his stomach or it may be stuck. You might try a little bit of bread soaked with some milk or even a little cooking oil. Has be been de-wormed? It could be that he has enough worms in his gut to create an upset stomach. Have you seen any worms or anything foreign in his vomit?
My pup is 3 months….All of a sudden….The puppy lost appetite totally and could only take bones and milk…….it ignores other foods it eats from before…..it behaved lethargic…..but after a while I dewormed it….i t became very active but still doesn’t eat food …..I don’t know why…..Till today, I went to give her vaccination and I don’t know what will happen next…..cuz she not eating again…..she has slimmed down well
You do not want to vaccinate a puppy that is not feeling well. Vaccines introduce “live” virus to a puppy that their body has to fight. If your puppy is already not feeling well, the vaccines could well be too hard for them to take. You should see your vet. She could have eaten something she shouldn’t have or there may be something else going on.
Hey. I have a 14 week old pit. I’m not sure he has parvo. I wormed him this past friday so 2 days ago. Saturday while I was at work, my brother calls and saI’d that Gunner, the puppy, has had diarrhea all day and looks bad. He seemed fine and playful Saturday morning before I left for work. I come home and he looks starved. All skin and bones. Today he wouldn’t eat at all nor drink any water. Hes throwing everything up and just looks depressed laying around all day. I’ve been giving him Pedialite through a syringe. I just saw this so I’m really hoping it works. Is there anything else I can do? His gums are pasty white so I know he’s dehydrated. But I’m not sure if it’s parvo or if it could have something to do with the worming. It’s too much of a coincidence that it all happened a day after I wormed him but I don’t want to take any chances.
Keep in ind that a healthy dog should drink between ½ and 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight each day. So if your pup is throwing up, you need to account for that liquid as well.
One way to assess hydration in an animal is to lift the skin over the animal’s shoulder and watch how fast it goes back to its normal position. In a normal, healthy animal, if the skin between the shoulders is lifted up and then released, the skin will pop back to its normal position immediately.
In dehydrated animals, there is less fluid in the skin and it is less elastic. When lifted off the back, the skin of a dehydrated animal will not immediately fall back to its normal position. If a pet has lost 6-8% of its normal fluid, there will be a definite delay in the skin returning to its normal position. If the pet is 10-12% dehydrated, the skin will actually look like a tent and not go back to its normal position. Signs of shock may be evident. If a pet is over 12% dehydrated, it is an extreme emergency. See your vet right away.
Other ways to assess dehydration are to examine the mucous membranes (gums); they should be moist. In a dehydrated animal, the eyes may appear sunken in. In very dehydrated animals the heart rate may be increased, but the pulse would be weak.
Hi my puppy is about 11 1/2 weeks old and today he threw up twice and doesn’t have an appetite he is drinking water though and moving around a bit he doesn’t have diarrhea. I don’t know what to do?
Given his age, he could have eaten something you didn’t see him eat and it is upsetting his stomach. You can give him a little plain yogurt to soothe his stomach and see if it passes in a day. If he doesn’t feel better after 2 days and is still not eating, you should see your vet.
Hallo my puppy is on day 2 with confirmed virus. Got all her meds. She looks very weak. And we cant seem to really keep much forced food down.. although she has now started to drink water by herself… alot… i have added electrolites to it then she doesnt want to drink it… she has had 2 bowls full… then she vomits clear water. She keeps coming back to the water bowl all weak and tired but wants clean water to drink? What should i do? Is it a good sign for her to keep drinking water by herself?
It’s good that she is drinking but if she is throwing it up immediately, it may be that she is drinking too fast. The goal is for her to keep the water down, otherwise she is not gaining the benefit of the liquids.
You can slow her drinking down by giving her crushed ice. You could also try mixing some low sodium broth in her water along with the electrolytes for a bit more nutrition. Maybe mix in some canned food (even canned cat food like Friskies Turkey flavor. Or even kibble that has been soaked for several minutes so that it is really soft so you make like a soup. If she is drinking, let’s get the most we can from it.
Good luck.
What is pepto? Is there any alternative for that?
Bismuth subsalicylate, sold under the brand name Pepto-Bismol, is an antacid medication. Antacids are used to reduce the acidity in the digestive tract by increasing the pH to a more basic level.
Here are some alternatives:
Milk of Magnesia, Mylanta, Maalox: 2 – 4ml per pound of body weight, Every 12 – 24 hours
So we had a puppy die of what we believe to be parvo last weekend really suddenly and now we have our german shepherd puppy who is very sick. We noticed her symptoms right away and were feeding her the chicken and rice along with pedialyte in her food and water. After about one full day after we started this once we noticed her very runny bloody poop she stopped eating and drinking on her own. We have been syringe feeding her every 3-4 hours some raw egg, baby rice cereal, pepto bismol, and then a syringe of just water and pedialyte. She still gets up and walks around occasionally but she is also laying down a resting a lot. She doesn’t seem to be throwing up at all and we have been full on syringe feeding for two days. Her gums are continually getting whiter from the dehydration but we are doing what we can do keep her hydrated. She occasionally will drink water on her own. How long should we expect her to be like this? Could it be 7-14 days like I’ve been reading? Her poops won’t solidify with the pepto, should we do something else? Does the parvo eventually just pass on it’s own or do we need to be actively fighting it with something? Or will keeping her hydrated work?
Generally parvo is accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea. These actions lead to dehydration. A general guideline is that a healthy dog should drink between ½ and 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight each day. That’s without accounting for the loss through vomiting and diarrhea. You can check hydration by touching your dog’s gums, too. Simply lift up her upper lip and touch with your finger. A hydrated dog should have a wet, glossy look to their gums and they will feel wet. The gum’s of a dehydrated dog will look dull and feel tacky to the touch as well as the pale color you mentioned. Hydration is critical. If you are not able to keep her sufficiently hydrated, you should take her to the vet so she can get IV fluids. Some vets will even send you home with an IV fluid kit.
It’s not unusual that they rest a lot and you actually want them to. Yes, this virus can take 7-14 days to get over.
In the meanwhile, you should keep her quiet in a location you have cleaned with a bleach-water solution. While she is in this location, clean the rest of your home so she is not re-infecting.
This virus is really hard on puppies because their immune system is still developing. They are almost defenseless. The quiet you see in her is her body trying to fight this virus.
Good luck to you.
Hi Isak he still on IV etc but he still not eating I’m hoping and praying he will atleast try and show some signs of improvement ASAP it’s 9 days in and really hoping he’s over the worst of it now , it won’t let me upload a photo can I email for you to upload if you can send me your email address , many thanks
Maybe they can give him something to make his stomach feel better. He’s certainly doing his part. Sorry about the photo upload. I’ll send you an email with my email address.
Hi Isak Thankyou and I deffo don’t want to give up on him so I managed to get a deposit together to take him to the vets, they said he looked very weak and not to good and has lost a lot of weight so they have hospitalised him with an IV etc for 4 days I’m hoping and praying he makes it through and I’m also managing to get a payment plan with the vets the RSPCA in the uk is a charity that I took him too and they give you 75% discount So for the 4 days it’s £150 so worth it if it saves his life , I will update you with bentleys progress ,
I’m hoping and praying for Bentley along with you. Surely he has been through the worst of it at this point and they can provide the extra boost that he needs right now. Looking forward to your updates. Best to Bentley and you. Post a photo of him if you have one handy. I’d love to see his face.
Hi Isak thanks for replying , we are now on day 7 with Bentley and are still administering fluids via syringe and baby food etc via syringe , electrodes etc the sickness has nearly stopped and has been sick once yesterday and once today his stool today was a better more normal consistency with no blood and the ” parvo ” smell wasn’t there , but as it goes on he is still not eating himself turns his way from anything we try ( cat food ) included , he isn’t very lively and really just sleeps all day only gets up to wee and we have to remind him to drink so still doing night shifts on him, he still isn’t himself and his eyes are blood shot and looks very much dead a lot of the time , we are the point of what to do and when is time to say enough is enough for him and PTS? What would you do ? Do you think he still stands a chance ? He is very very weak and very imasiated and totally not himself any advise would be greatly received we don’t want to loose him but I can’t bare to see him looking so bad like this , it feels like we are treating the symptoms and they greatly improving but in himself he doesn’t look it and is so so weak bless him ? Thank you
Parvo is really hard on a dog. That he has low activity is okay because you do want him to rest and take it easy right now while his body fights this virus. I certainly can’t tell you when enough is enough, but in general, I feel like our pets will let us know when they have given up. Respect that and just don’t give up too soon. Our pets don’t and we shouldn’t either. You said Bentley was improving… that’s testament that what you are doing is working. Myself, I would give him more time.
Hi so a week ago we brought a little pup and was lied to about his age etc and vaccines turned out he was 6 weeks old and non vaccinated he also was already malnourished and riddled with worms we had him 6 days and he stopped eating a drinking I had no idea what parvo was and hadn’t a clue to look out for it I though it would be the worms but we took him to vets and they said he had parvo sadly we had no other choice but to PTS it left out family devestated,two days later my 2 yo resident little chihuahua started showing signs (sickness) totally devastating again as he had his jabs etc I rushed him to the vets he had anti biotic injection and ant sickness to last 24 hours I couldn’t afford anymore vet treatment as also had the bills for the pup to pay, we are now on day 5 and he has stopped being sick gradually he can hold syringed watered down dog food mixed with baby food and vitimins atleast 5,6 hours he is holding it he only has had 3 loose stool movements not that bad either some still hard leith no blood, the sick was always water and still holding the food down as we are now into day 5 he is skin and bone bless him he seems a bit more himself but it still depressed and sleeps a lot , me and my husband have been on him around the clock and at night although he is drinking from his water bowl and never stopped thankfully , we. Are using pepto bismol liquid 2.5 ml three times a day
Lucozade sport watered down ( we are in the uk)
Colloid silver orally as and when
Multi vits orally
Diarolyte for kids electrodes in his water bowl in his food and syringing it
Also have been giving him dog diaryia tablets x2 a day , we have been mixing intestinal medical dog food in his food and we have some intestinal powder sachets for good( immune system and intestinal ) is there any thing else we can give him he won’t eat himself still and we are 5 days into him showing first signs of parvo we are so determined and will not give up hope for him even if it takes weeks , he has defiantly shown signs of improvement especially once I started with the colloid silver I think it works wonders , I have read everyone’s efforts and techniques I have taken your advise Isak , is there anything else to recommend for my little Bentley
I am so sorry for the loss of your wee pup. Poor boy didn’t even have a chance. And it sounds like Bentley has some great folks looking after him.
Does Bentley show any interest in food? Does he sniff it like he is interested, then just doesn’t eat? If so, you might try Friskies Turkey canned cat food. For some reason, dogs love cat food. Or maybe some moistened dry kitten kibble (moisten it to get it a bit soft). You could also cook a bit of liver (beef or chicken) to mix in his food. I boil it on low heat and chop it up, then stir it and a little of the liquid from cooking into dog/cat food. Go easy with it because it could soften his bowels a bit.
Also some plain yogurt or powdered acidophyllus to add good bacteria back into his gut. The acidophyllus is usually sold in capsules that you can open where vitamins are sold. (Or maybe that’s what the intestinal powder you mentioned does?)
It sounds like you and your husband have really stuck with Bentley’s treatment and done a great job! I know you still have a ways to go, but good on you both! And again, I am so sorry for your loss.
Thank you so much Isaac.Your website save the life of my two puppies ( Pretty & Canelle 5 months old X lab) It’s been a week since they got a positive test of parvosvirus. As I couldn’t afford the cost for the treatment at the vet’s clinic for both and was told that they gonna die without it.I came back home determined to find something to keep them alive. Found this website as I was desperately searching for a miracle on Google. I gave them pedialyte with a syringe every half hour as they refused to drink. Also gave pepto bismol caplet each 3 hours and feed them with a syringe twice a day with a blend of raw egg,baby’s rice cereal,pedialyte and a pinch of sugar. It took them three days to get better. Although they are still recovering,they are now out of danger!they slowly begin to eat by themselves.they vomit no more and diarrhea also ended. I am so happy and relieve. Thanks again for your precious help.
Good on you for your diligence and determination! I am so happy for your good news! Pat yourself on the back for not giving up on them!
Hugs to the three of you!
Hello there, I have a German shepherd named Percy. Percy is 5 months old and started
showing signs of Parvo two days ago. I took her to the vet and not even ten minutes after testing the sample they were able to confirm she has Parvo. They came back with an estimate of how much it would cost to treat her and it was so much more then what I could afford. I asked that they just give her a vaccine that lasts 7 days against Parvo and an anti nausea injection that only lasts 24 hrs. I have tried giving her egg, Gatorade, pedialyte freezer pops, pepto and prescription diet food. She try’s to eat and drinks water but won’t hold anything down. Her diarrhea is blood with water. I don’t know what to do but really want to save her. I have been reading the comments.
The vaccine won’t do much at this point. It generally introduces the “live” virus into your dog’s system and her immunities fight it which strengthens her immune system. Much like our bodies fight colds. But already having the virus, her system is already trying to fight it. She will possibly continue to be nauseous and have bouts of vomiting and diarrhea, but stick with her. The biggest concern with vomiting and diarrhea is dehydration because she is losing her liquids from both ends. The bloody diarrhea is normal with parvo, too. Make sure she is getting plenty to drink — and on a regular schedule. A general guideline is that a healthy dog should drink between ½ and 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight each day. If she is not drinking on her own, deliver it via an oral syringe into her mouth.
This will take several days, so don’t expect to see any great change immediately. So hang in there.
Best to you and Percy!
Hello my name is Jackie and I have a very active dog named gypsy she’s nine months old. On Sunday she started vomiting just water Monday the same not eating now she has the runs and bloody she has her shots I’m scared for her dnt want to lose her is there anything I could give her? Vet is to much PLEASE HELP
How bloody? Lots or a little? Sometimes an upset stomach can result in some blood in the stools. Is she still vomiting? Have you tried giving her pepto bismol for her stomach?
With vomiting and diarrhea, the most important thing is hydration because she is losing her liquids from both ends. So get yourself an oral syringe and keep her hydrated with pedialyte. A general guideline is that a healthy dog should drink between ½ and 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight each day.
Hi. My 4 month old rottie started throwing up Sunday night on Monday morning she had diarrhea but had no trace of blood until later in the day she started pooping blood.Then after that she was non stop vomiting and pooping blood. So on Tuesday morning I stared the egg 2 syringes , pepto 4ml and pedialite 2 syringes but she is still throwing up alot (the Vomit is clear mucus) and now her poop is watery and bloody. Am I giving her too much or not enough? She is about 30 lbs
Will she eat for you? If so, try some boiled chicken and cooked rice. This will slow the progress of her digestion and hopefully start to firm up her bowels. The clear vomit sounds like she is throwing up any liquid you are giving her.
A general guideline is that a healthy dog should drink between ½ and 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight each day. So at about 30 lbs, she would need between 15-30 ounces (about 1.875 – 3.75 cups) of liquid per day spaced out over many hours. Maybe 1/3 – 1/2 cup 3 hours. You might alternate between pedialyte and a low salt broth.
Hopefully the pepto bismol will kick in soon.
Because she is so young, her immune system is not very developed. This will take a while to pass through her system. Just stick with it. You’re all she has.
My American Bully 9 months old taken to vet Friday was told it’s rummy issues from him all the sudden his body not accepting Hes gotten worse Barely was able to eat bland diet ate some of the chicken little rice drinking lots but not is literally leaking feces really watery Please hwl administering parvo meds ven though vet didn’t even test and said it was good just don’t believe it Help what would cause him to constantly leak feces like water please help I lose my dog I lose myself On meds and iv from my mom he is utd on shots 9 months old please anyone I can afford another vet bill help I’m in tears
I’m sorry, I don’t understand what you mean by rummy issues. What are rummy issues?
Because he is so young, could he have eaten something that you did not see? Maybe he is partially blocked? If so, you might put some oil — like olive oil or a little vegetable oil on a piece of bread. This might “grease” his intestinal tract until whatever is blocking him passes. Depending on what is inside him, this could take a while.
One of my dogs swallowed a sock whole and it took a week to pass through his intestine. During that time, he drank a lot and ate less and less, losing quite a bit of weight.
If this is what your puppy has done and you happen to see him straining to poop whatever out, you may need to help. But be very careful and pull very slowly as you may do harm by pulling. So pull gently… or leave it alone and he will expel it when ready.
You might also try adding some plain canned pumpkin (no spices) to his food. If he will not eat it, you could mix it in a blender — the chicken, rice and some pumpkin — and feed it to him with an oral syringe.
Hallo. We adopted a little beagle puppy as my 3 sons begged us for years since we moved to China. We didn’t want a pet during our expat life. 2 Days ago we went to a pet shop and my sons fell in love with a little beagle and named her Chappie. She was very energetic and when we got home she ate pellets as if she was never fed before. Yesterday she started with diarrhea and vomiting. She also has a cough. Today I took her to the vet and it appears that the pet shop sold us a very sick puppy. She has 3 diseases. CPV, CDV and CCV. She is only 2 months old and we can not afford treatment at the hospital. The vet told me she has only 10% chance of living and even if she gets treatment it is 50%. I didn’t give up hope, because she is still drinking water. My boys are devastated. So now I had to start somewhere and started with your suggested plan. It is really sad. The vet told me that the puppy probably had a lot of energy on the day we bought her because she was given a energy gel shot because the seller knew she was sick. Once the shot wore off, her symptoms started showing. I just thought it was the change in her environment and food. It is not about going back to the shop and ask for another dog or a refund, it is about a puppy that already got a name and a home.
It is so sad to think how many sick puppies that shop has probably placed. It’s despicable to think they shoot them up with energy gel to deceive people. Fortunately this wee one has you.
Hydration is the first priority. A general guideline is that a healthy dog should drink between ½ and 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight each day. In this case, you might use pedialyte for the electrolytes it contains. Or even a low salt broth. Perhaps the vet can load her up with some fluids and provide some meds — even anti-nausea meds. Some vets will send you home with iv liquids that you can administer under the skin.
This virus is hard on puppies because they have not built up an immune system yet, but be diligent. Create a routine and stick with it, 24/7. This will take several days, maybe even a week. When she shows signs of improvement, don’t stop your routine. Keep it going a few more days.
My best to Chappie and your family.
My Puppy,her name is Blogger was tested positive for parvo this afternoon. Tests don’t lie so, here I am scavenging the internet for something. The vet put her on IV and allowed me to take her home.
Nonetheless, I noticed after an hour that the IV started not to work, she still have energy to keep on biting it off. I will have it reinserted tomorrow. Right now I am just hoping that my 50% chance of keeping her alive grow to about 60% by tomorrow and then take it from here.
Since there is no IV, my only way to hydrate her is what you suggested above. I am hoping it works + the prescribed meds.
I can sense she is starting to hate me because I keep on bothering her.
Well, if she is starting to hate you, then she has good energy! 🙂
Stick with it and stick with Blogger. It sounds like you may have caught this early, but it is still tough on puppies because they don’t have a strong immune system yet. So develop a routine and stick with it — even after you think she is feeling better. This way she knows what to expect and will hate you less. They thrive on routine.
Best to you both!
I recently had a puppy die from parvo. I noticed that her gums were really pale along with her tounge before she died. Her playmate has had her shots but was exposed to the virus. Now her gums are pale along with her tounge but so far her stool is still solid but a little mushy. She’s eating her dog food, treats, and fruit and drinking water but her white in her eyes are turning brownish. I was curious about your thoughts of the symptoms. Which when she lays down her nose gets hot and dry but its done that ever since I got her weeks before the other puppy that is now deceased.
The dry nose can be a normal state. A dog’s nose is not always cold and moist, especially while they are sleeping. The brown in the whites of the eyes is also not necessarily anything to be worried about. It’s often pigment spilling over. Does she have brown eyes?
Pale tongue and gums is concerning and may be a sign of a weakened body condition. This color is seen in animals with anemia, leukemia, blood pressure problems, loss of blood, edema (fluid retention), generalized weakness, gastric system malfunction/GI issues, lung weakness, malnutrition, and lethargy. Given that you say she is eating and drinking as normal, I would consider that she might be anemic. Does she have fleas? These can cause anemia. And if she has them badly enough or long enough and she is a small dog that can cause a loss of blood from them feeding on her.
It would be a good idea to have your vet take a look at her.
My husky dog died yesterday and the vet said its parvo and it took only one day. Now im very scared for 3 dogs got the virus too. I always disenfect my place with clorox but cannot rid off the virus. One of my dogs loss appetite now, vomitting and bloody diarhea which is smelly i took him to the house with a dextrose but still he doesnt want to eat. So i separate the two dogs in the case the other dog now shows symptoms again he doesnt want to eat. can i force them to feed?i want to save the life of my 3 dogs because i already lose one which is my favorite. Untill now we didnt sleep and its very expensive all the medicines.
I am so sorry for your loss. Parvo is a nasty disease.
You can buy an oral syringe — it’s a syringe without a needle on it — and force feed them that way. Because of the vomiting and diarrhea, they could dehydrate quickly, so it is very important to give them liquids. And you need to do this every hour or so using the oral syringe.
Read through the comments on this post as well because many people have offered things that have worked for them. Stay diligent even after things look like they are getting better. This can take several days.
Good luck and hugs to you.
I’m going to try your process right now. 2 yr old cane Corso. Hasn’t eaten for 2 days. Has started drinking water again. Had all the other symptoms.
Good luck! Just be diligent and don’t give up.
I wish I found your article a week ago. Could’ve saved my pups. 3 puppies and their mum passed 2 days ago. I’m going to share this cause it might save some pups out there.
I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine the heartache you have endured.
Be sure you thoroughly clean your home and yard if you plan on getting another dog. Parvo can survive for months otherwise.
Hugs to you.
I just wanted to thank you. This post saved my Dogs life. I followed your instructions on treating parvo at home.. it’s been 5 days and my 1 year old American Boxer baby is finally up, eating and drinking on his own. He’s even in better spirits. Playing with the kids ect. I’m still giving him electrolytes and pepto just to be safe, though he hasn’t thrown up in 38 hours. Again. Thank you so much.
Thanks much for letting us know. And yes, keep treating him for a bit longer as you have been doing just to be sure he is out of the woods. I am so happy for you both!
Hi my 8 weeks dog is suffering from cough and diarrhea and she doesnt like to eat. Her poop has blood. Is this parvo? I gave here water every 30 mins. What else should i do? Please help me ?
Cough? Has she eaten something that is caught in her throat?
How much blood is in her poop? Any vomiting? IS she eating? What is her level of activity? Can you get her to your vet to be tested? Given her young age, time is very important if it is parvo.
I did deworm her when i got her and ive also checked in her poop for worms. Didnt have any signs of worms that i could see. After i wrote my post last night about a half hour 45 mins later she did throw up the chicken tenders that she did eat. Today shes seems to have a little more energy then the last two days. She still isnt really eating for doggy food tho still drinking water tho.im going to go get the canned pumpkin and see if that helps her any. Ive been waiting for her to poop again to see if it will be the same as yesterday but she hasnt went yet im keeping a eye on her 24/7 tho this is really scary?
It’s not quite sounding like parvo to me. I am hopeful it is just puppy-ness: eating something she shouldn’t have. You have a great eye for detail. That’s very helpful.
please help!!! My puppy hasnt been acting herself the last two days shes been just laying around the house not really playing much she does get up and see whats going on if she hears the door open. This morning when i woke up she had diarrhea no blood and i could see that she ate some grass. I tried to give her her dog food and she didnt eat so i tried a treat with no luck so i went and got a 5in1 shot from the store and gave her that right away trying to do my best to help her feel better. She hasnt vomited yet just the diarrhea and laying around not being her puppy self. My question is could i have caught it in time if it was parvo or should i treat it like its parvo??? She is still drinking water on her own and tonight when i got home from work she did eat about two chicken tenders by herself and drank some more water so it seems like shes still kinda eating. I just dont know what to do i hate seeing my baby not being herself. Thank you for any and all advice…
Puppies tend to eat things that they shouldn’t, so it could be that she ate something when no one was looking. Eating grass is an indication that she has an upset stomach and an upset stomach can lead to diarrhea. Beyond eating something she shouldn’t have, it could also be worms. Has she been de-wormed? It’s common for puppies to have worms and these can cause stomach upset.
Sometimes vaccinations can cause a dog to seem a bit lethargic.
So for now, you can give her some plain canned pumpkin (make sure it doesn’t have spices in it) and some plain yogurt (not flavored). These will settle her stomach a bit and bulk up her stools.
As a note, vaccinating her will not protect her from parvo immediately. She needs time to build up her immune system to the virus.
Hi. Good eve from the philippines. My chow mix daschsund pup 4 month old is showing some symptoms of parvo virus. He started vomiting since yesterday until now and his nose is starting to dry also he is becoming lethargic. This morning I tried to search google and it says that first give him ice cubes let him lick it for it will rehydrate him and I just did up to this now. I searched other suggestions for home remedy since the vet I visited just this afternoon was not there until I found this site. I bought everything that has been said above; i bought the pedialyte, raw eggs and Diatabs (loperamide). I did all the things above. I also freeze some gatorade to lick it for him. Ireally do hope this will works as yours.
Chow Dachshund… that must be a cute mix. You didn’t mention whether your pup has diarrhea. That is a very common symptom. So maybe your pup is feeling the effects of something else or you have caught this early.
Has your pup been de-wormed? Worms are common in puppies and can cause vomiting and lethargy. Both of these can cause his dry nose, too. So keep him hydrated, but consider de-worming him if you haven’t.
Love all this info! My dog recently came in contact with his brother that has parvo. My dog recently was attracted by a large husky dog as well leaving five wound on his butt. He is almost 5mo, took him to the vet the vet said give him tamaflu but it cost $170. Instead she gave him a shot of antibiotics for his wounds, anti throw up meds, stuff to keep good belly culture, pain meds. I can’t afford to treat him, up until last night he was fine but then of course he threw up once then hasn’t left the couch since and he has no energy. He does not have bloody poop but almost liquid poop. I have given him pedialyte, raw egg, and some pumpkin. I’m not sure if he is sick from the parvo or the dog attack. I am hoping he can pull through, any suggestions at all? Please help! How much of what should I give him and how often, he weighs 20lbs.
Wow, I had no idea Tamaflu was so expensive! With parvo comes vomiting and diarrhea, so the most important thing is keeping him hydrated. It sounds like the meds the vet gave are doing their job, so you need to keep him hydrated and hopefully find something he will continue to eat as he works through this. People have left suggestions for what has worked for them in the comments, so scroll through those, too.
I’m not sure how long ago your pup was attacked, but it often leaves a young dog feeling kind of lethargic. They can be afraid as well as being sore. It’s a big scare for them. The parvo could also be contributing.
Parvo requires 24/7 diligence on your part for a week, maybe more. But don’t give up. You can both get through this.
My puppy was just tested positive yesterday with parvo.I took him to the vet yesterday & they just want to much money that I really can’t afford right now.I am keeping him hyrdated with Pedialyte & water & he’s actually been drinking the water on his own.But he’s starting to poop a lot of blood,any suggestions on what I can do to help him? I hate to see him like this.
Did your vet prescribe ANY meds for him? Is he eating? What you are seeing is a common symptom of parvo and you have to get through it. Parvo is harder on puppies because they have not developed their immune systems yet. So you will have to be diligent: keep him hydrated, try to get food in him and keep his area clean. This can take a week, but once he comes through it, he may have a resistance to this illness that will last a lifetime.
Try to soothe his stomach, too. Read through the comments on this post because many people have offered some great suggestions based on their experience. And remain diligent 24/7. His life depends on that.
Friends pls help my little pug puppy which is two month old from parvo..
Give me the best pls..
We are sending you and your puppy our prayers. Keep your pup hydrated with liquids and look through the comments on this page as well as the post itself for things that may help you two.
Best to you both and don’t give up.
Hello. Good evening. My puppy has been showing signs of parvo. Can I use kremil S instead of children pepto? I don’t think its available here in the Philippines. Please reply if possible. Thank you.
I’m not familiar with Kremil S, but from what I have read online, it doesn’t seem to work on diarrhea? Do you have Kaopectate (or decussate) where you are? You are looking for a product with bismuth salicylic acid which may have some antibacterial properties. Or Imodium (loperamide)?
Hello. I have 2 pitbulls pups about 8 mths that were vaccinated for parvo and are only out in our gangway which other dogs do have access to but rarely have I found other feces in my grass although my boys do sniff certain areas longer than we like we are ALWAYS out with them with leashes so can contain where they go and sniff. I’m not sure if one has parvo but is showing symptoms. They’re very energetic and one (junior) is extremely lethargic and has had diarrhea and vommitting all day today but his brother is fine and they share a kennel so are always close contact. Now he is still eating and the last bowl of water I gave him he was able to keep down but is so out of it not even raising his head or wagging his tail for us. I’m scared. My son prayed to the puppy God for him. Unfortunately our vet is asking a lot just for a check up and the parvo test. And we are in between pay checks right now. I’m just wondering how long is safe to keep him home and hydrated before taking him in. Also, as he obviously has a stomach issue should I switch to white rice and boiled chicken regardless? I’ve never owned pets and don’t know anyone that has gone through this so any advice would help. Thanks
Obviously, if your puppy has parvo, the sooner the vet sees him, the better. Has he been de-wormed? Worms are common in puppies and can cause vomiting and diarrhea.
The white rice and boiled chicken is a good idea. You could also add some plain canned pumpkin (no spices) and/or some plain yogurt to his food 2-3 times a day. The pumpkin will add bulk to his stools and the yogurt will put good bacteria to his stomach. If he does not improve in another day, you should see your vet.
Make sure he drinks water. Keeping him hydrated is very important.
Good luck.
Hi. I actually used Parv gone myself and it really does work. Within 24 hours my dog was eating again and running around playing after receiving the medicine. The only problem is the company is located in AZ and the cost of shipping plus the medicine came to about $170.00 with majority of the cost going towards shipping. The good thing is if you post a video/pictures of before and after treatment they will refund your money back for the medicine, but again the overnight shipping is expensive, but worth it if you want to save your dog.
Hi, is there any other home remedy for diarrhea? My place doesn’t seem to have children’s pepto. It’s been two days since my dog started to poop yellowish liquid and there’s an inflammation between her vulva and her anus (swollen butt) I don’t know if its an irritation or infection or what.
The inflammation could be from diarrhea getting on her and she is not cleaning it off? It should be watched and if it continues, you should have your vet check it out. In the meanwhile, you could apply some Neosporin or even vaseline to the area to protect it.
For the diarrhea, add some plain canned pumpkin to her food. This adds fiber and should help bulk up her stools. Also some plain yogurt. This puts good bacteria in her gut.
Is there any other cure for parvo we don’t have all that stuff
There are several options mentioned throughout this post and the comments. The most important thing is keeping your dog hydrated 24/7. A good general guideline is that a healthy dog should drink between ½ and 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight each day. If your dog weighs 20 pounds, for example, he’d need between 10 and 20 ounces of water on a daily basis in order to stay hydrated.
You can also try hydrating your pet by giving them coconut water or coconut juice (found at most grocery stores or health food stores).
Give 5 cc every 2 hours for small dogs and cats
Give 10cc every 2 hours for medium size dogs
Give 20 cc every 2 hours for larger dogs
Give 40 cc every 2 hours for giant breeds
You can also offer him/her ice chips instead. Ice chips will help to keep your dog from becoming dehydrated, and they are better than gulping down water — which may cause his stomach to revolt, bringing the water right back up.
Next you want to try to relieve the vomiting. A vet can give you meds for this. This helps because your dog needs hydration, but sometimes the hydration can trigger vomiting. The meds from the vet reduce the stomach spasms that generate the vomiting reflex. Here are some other options you might try:
1. Baking soda water – Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to ½ cup of water. Give a little bit (tiny sips) of this mixture every 2 hours. When the vomiting stops, follow this up with a little bit of ginger tea (listed below).
2. Acidophilus – Give your dog or cat acidophilus capsules mixed with water, or a small amount of live cultured yogurt or kefir (see dose instructions below). Give yogurt once every hour (up to three times) after the vomiting has ceased.
1 -2 teaspoons for a cat or small dog
1 -2 tablespoons for medium sized dogs
2-4 tablespoons for large dogs
3. Pepto-Bismol – For dogs only. This is toxic to cats! Give the following dosages after vomiting subsides, every 8 hours for one day only. If vomiting or diarrhea persists, see your vet.
¼ tab for small dogs
½ tab for medium size dogs
1 tab for large dogs
If your dog is currently eating, feed him/her a mixture of ¼ cup of boiled meat (hamburger or chicken) per 1 cup of white rice. Feed three times a day in small portions.
Give 1 -2 tablespoons every 3-4 hours for small dogs (10 to 20 lbs.)
Give ½ cup every 3-4 hours for medium size dogs (25 to 40 lbs.)
Give 1 cup every 3-4 hours for large dogs (above 40 lbs.)
Be diligent. This will take several days, maybe even a week to get through.
Please tell me that this really works! Our vets want R8 000.00 before they will treat! That’s like asking you for $8 000.00!
I’ve had Max our 7 month Pek on this now for 2 days, he’s on day 3 of the disease, he’s has a shot from the vet.
Zoey our 8 month Jack for 2 days, she is on day 2 of the disease with vomit and diarrhea
Sophie’s her sister is on day 1 of the treatment and disease.
ALL the vets we’ve phoned Only have doom and gloom and all state that they won’t make it.
I believe that GOD has healed my pups even though my own stupidity has lead them down this path.
Please tell me that they Will live
Thank you All for your words of hope.
This condition is really hard on young pups because they have not developed their immune system yet. But remain diligent, be sure your babies are hydrated 24/7 and try to get some food in them, too. This will take at least a week of your time, so don’t let your guard down just because you think you see an improvement.
Your vet should be able to give you meds to help with the vomiting, so that would lessen the hydration they lose through vomiting. But stick with it and clean their environment.
What do I do when I get to the bloody diarrhea
If this is positively parvo, you want to keep your dog hydrated and address the diarrhea. Your vet can give you meds for the diarrhea. Then start working on food your dog can keep down. This will also help with the diarrhea.
Hi. My dog is about 10 weeks old and is exhibiting symptoms of parvo. She cries, can stand on her own, has tar colored diahrrea & won’t eat. She drinks with the syringe but only for a short while. She’s in a lot of pain I can tell. I got her from someone at 7 weeks and she has not been vaccinated. Her gums are also very very white. I’m sad. And scared. My kids love her & to hear her in pain hurts. Since she is so young, will this help her? I have been giving her water & carnation milk. I just tried to give her the egg but she refuses to swallow right now. Please respond.
You did not mention vomiting. Is she vomiting also? Can she or can’t she stand on her own. You said she CAN stand on her own, but I am wondering if that’s what you meant.
The white gums indicates anemia which could be from a few different things. But first, you need to get some food in her. If she will not eat on her own, you will need to give her something with a syringe. Try Chicken and Gravy Gerber baby food #2. It is ONLY chicken and water, no other spices. Mix in some plain yogurt and a little plain canned pumpkin (the kind WITHOUT spices). The yogurt will put good bacteria in her gut and the pumpkin should help with the diarrhea.
If you have a blender, you might be able to cook your own chicken in water, then blend it enough to pass it through a syringe.
You didn’t say how much she weighs, but you want to get at least 1/4-1/2 cup of this mixture in her every day. So mix the baby food, yogurt & pumpkin together, then give it to her with the syringe every two hours at an amount that will give her 1/4-1/2 cup per day. Also give her water or pedialyte every two hours between feeding times.
If she has not been vaccinated yet, then she has maybe not been de-wormed yet? Worms might be the cause for what you are seeing. Is her belly kind of full and round? It is common for puppies to have worms, so you want to buy a broad spectrum wormer.
If you cannot get her to hold down food and liquids, you need to get her to a vet.
Who is the artist of the illustration at the top of the page!? Does anyone know?
It’s by someone named Studioraster. Sorry, that’s all the info I have.
My boxer mix just started vomiting and not eating or drinking yesterday. Took him to the vet today and it is indeed parvo. Can’t afford the treatment from the vet so we decided to try these (listed above) treatments. He is about 8 months and weighs 27lbs. Already started the pedialite and will be starting the egg method soon.
He hasn’t vomited or diarrhea today, instead was a few hard pellets. Vet said he has a chance since we acted quickly to his vomiting. Any other advice that we could use? Really don’t want to lose him. Also what can we do to disinfect our yard?
Stick with whatever course of action you take for several days after he seems to feel better just to give him the best opportunity to get this behind him.
As for the yard… Parvo virus may survive for several months under certain conditions. Sunlight and low humidity (arid) will inactivate the virus quicker than cool, moist, shady conditions.
You’ll want to pick up all the feces and disinfect the contaminated areas where there are chances the Parvo virus may be thriving. The only product that seems to be effective in killing the virus is bleach. Disinfecting is accomplished by using diluted bleach and water in an exact ratio of 1:30, one part bleach in 30 parts water. In order to work, the bleach mixture should be left in contact with contaminated surfaces for at least 10 minutes.
Of course, if used on grass, the grass will likely die (as well as good and bad bugs), but it’s ultimately better than having the virus thrive on it. Also disinfect your shoes, clothes and anything else coming from the outdoors.
You can also check with your vet about suggestions for disinfecting your yard.
Generally a dog that survives parvo will not be easily re-infected, however getting him vaccinated once he is stronger will be helpful, too.
Hi there. I have a 6 month-old Husky and is currently suffering from this type of virus. This is my first time to own a dog and I’m really worried about him. I already brought him to the vet and he’s been given meds. He’s on his 2nd day now and I’m not sure if it’s still normal that he really don’t wanna eat. We’re giving him some kind of dextrose water to make sure he won’t be dehydrated. He keeps on vomiting and according to the vet it’s normal. There was some kind of phlegm and and he has cough too. He is just staying in our house and we haven’t receive info from the vet if he needs to be taken to the hospital. Im not sure if it is okay for him to just stay in the house. I’m pretty sure if I’m going to bring him back to the hospital for confinement, it’ll cost me a lot. I really dont know what to do and I hope he gets better soon. I can’t loose him. 🙁 Hope I can get additional info from you guys. Thanks a lot. God bless.
It takes a while for a dog to get through parvo. It’s harder on the younger and older dogs because their immune system is not as strong as dogs in their prime. So stick with it. This will take days and maybe even a week.
Did your vet prescribe any anti-vomiting meds? They usually do. If not, ask for some.
Find one of the options on this page and stick with it. Because of the vomiting and diarrhea, he is losing lots of fluids, so keeping him hydrated is the most important thing you can do right now. A good general guideline is that a healthy dog should drink between ½ and 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight each day. If your dog weighs 20 pounds, for example, he’d need between 10 and 20 ounces of water on a daily basis in order to stay hydrated. So set yourself a schedule and give him “x” amount of water every 1-2 hours 24/7. If you cannot hydrate him overnight, be sure you have met your quota before bedtime.
Also clean your house and keep the dog’s bedding fresh right now. Good luck and just be diligent.
My 9 week old boxer has sympotoms of parvo tht started yesterday morning and last nighy i stumbled on ur remedies, so i started to hit her up w the raw eggs every 4 hrs and 2 syringes of water and the liquid form of pepto cuz they were out 9f the tablets. She stipped eating and drinking last night so i decided to do tamiflu in some sobe life water but i felt it wasnt helping and i gave her a higher dose of tamiflu in honey. She had diarrhea tht started yesterday evening, but is wasnt to bad meaning not alot and just traces of blood. Around 4:30 am we took her outside she refused to use the bathroom in her kennel, this time her stool was very black but not alot of diarrhea. Again my husband and i have not slept ive been sitting w her on her bed or next to her kennel. Around 10:30 a.m she walked again kind u we bleach outside thearea she uses since i do love dogs and would hate for any neighbors to go through this, anyways she decided she would drink from her bowl so i figured maybe she will eat so i boiled chicken and she did eat it but a few minutes later it cane back up so i gave her mm ore water… she hadnt vomited since yesterday morning so i figured she was good… but she does keep the pepto, eggs and water down so ill keep tht up. She has not had any diarrhea since 4:30 this morning, so im not sure if i should be worried about tht??? I dont want to lose her since she is so oobed and she is a therapy pup for my autistic son so its pretty rough.im plan nj ong on having all the carpets done this week sinve we will be out of town. Im wondering if by monday she is better will it be ok to take her w us i dont feel comfortable leaving her??? At times she is playful and then she just sleeps when she wants to go to the bathroom she cries if she is in the cage… i also noticed tht she is urinating alot at one time. Is tht normal??? Sorry its long but im so stressed we have already lost a service dog once not to parvo but its the loss thts hard to deal w.
Sounds like what you are doing is making things better, but don’t let your guard down yet. Keep doing what you are doing for several days AFTER she seems completely fine.
The very black stool could be a result of the pepto. It does that to dogs’ poop.
Has she been de-wormed? Was she recently vaccinated? Either of these things can also cause the symptoms you mentioned.
If it is in fact parvo, taking her with you on a trip places other dogs at risk of contracting parvo. Parvo is extremely contagious and can be transmitted by any person, animal or object that comes in contact with an infected dog’s poop. The virus can live in the environment for months, and may survive on inanimate objects such as food bowls, shoes, clothes, carpet and floors. Any chance you can get her to the vet before you leave to get a diagnosis for what’s going on? It may not be parvo.
Umm hello I decided to comment because a week ago I started to notice my dog acting sluggish and wouldn’t drink his water he use to be outside in his dog kennel so I told my dad and he said to bring him in the house . So I did and that was a day ago so at first he would eat then he stopped so I became worried so last night at dinner my dad looked at him and said he might have Palvo so I started to cry so I was wondering if this works for big breeds of dogs my dog is almost a year please respond if possible
Many people have had good luck with these treatments. Is there another dog in the area that has parvo that your dog could have contracted it from? Has you dog been de-wormed? This can cause some of the symptoms you mentioned, too.
If it is parvo, the biggest thing is keeping him hydrated because if he is vomiting and has diarrhea and is not drinking water, he is quickly losing hydration. You will need to do this 24/7 for several days. So get yourself an oral syringe and hydrate him every couple hours with water, pedialyte or even watered-down gatorade. If you have a feed store nearby, they sell oral syringes for goats and cows and such that are bigger than the dog ones. It’s easier to hydrate them with the larger syringes because it holds more.
If you have to give him liquids via an oral syringe, consider how much you are giving him. The average dog needs between half an ounce to one ounce of water per pound of body weight per day. If your dog weighs 20 pounds, for example, he’d need between 10 and 20 ounces of water on a daily basis in order to stay hydrated. This is done throughout the day. It’s easy to give too little and you don’t want to.
As for eating, you might try feeding him something different. At my house, when all else fails, my dogs will generally eat canned cat food. One of the favorites is Friskies Turkey flavored food. If he starts to throw up, you can try rice and chicken that you cook for him.