posted 02-18-2003 07:08 PM         

Anyways, let me tell you all about Parvo. It is a virus so it actually has no cure, but they can hidrate the dog and give the dog the strength it needs to fight off this terrible disease. Duke was 3 months old when he caught it. He was throwing up for about a day then it turned into diareah. The vomit and direa turned into blood the next day. What Parvo does is turn the dog insides out. My dog was this little skeliton that could not get up out of bed, he was weak and helpless and just kept getting sicker and sicker. We took him to the Pet emergency as soon as we saw the blood. It cost me $150.00 for them to hydrate him, they told me that if they did not keep him there overnight that he would die by morning. My husband and
I stood there looking at him and we just couldn't let him die, but I couldn't exactly afford the $1000.00 bill for a two day stay at this hospital. What they did is give him all the meds possible and we took him home over night until my vet opened in the morning. I slept in my clothes and got out of bed and took the dog straight to the vet. He stayed there for 1 week. It cost me $650.00, but worth every single penny. They also told me that he would not make it.....I had to prove them wrong, My Duke is definatley worth it....help out your little guy...get him fixed or save him from that pain and have him put to rest. But he will most likley survive.

Bestest luck to you and your dog. Please let me know how things work out.

posted 02-19-2003 12:56 PM         

Does the puppy that is not sick have it's shots yet?

If not Parvo is very contagious. It remains dormant for 1 year wherever the dog has spread saliva, blood or feeces. You must throwaway everything and anything that puppy used and bleech everywhere twice a day. Do not allow your other puppy to have contact with your dog that has Parvo until it has had it's shots. It takeS about 1 week for Parvo to become noticable.

This is why it is so important to vaccinate all puppies.

posted 02-20-2003 04:43 PM           

I am so glad to hear your puppy is doing better!!!

I wish I could have helped earlier, but I know nothing about Parvo, except that it is very deadly to young dogs.

Your pup is so lucky to have such a fine parent as you.

posted 02-20-2003 05:15 PM         

It is an absolute pleasure to have assisted some of your questions. I know how you feel..helpless and so loving towards this animal. Keep up the good work and your dog will grow into an awsome friend and companion.

posted 02-20-2003 07:13 PM         

I really hope she will be fine.

One quick question: You say you bought this puppy....what kind of place did you buy her from? I suggest you go back to wherever you got her and inform them of this.

posted 02-22-2003 05:31 PM         

She will give you back 200% of everything you give to her, and your family will find out what wonderful dogs these are.