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Baxter Oreo
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posted 06-19-2003 04:39 PM           Edit/Delete Message
My 15 week old puppy Baxter, was put to sleep this morning from Parvo.

My husband I are very upset and he was a very loved puppy.

My question is, has anyone had a puppy with it and gotten another dog shortly after? And do you have any advice to prevent my new dog from getting it?

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posted 06-19-2003 05:02 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for yes     Edit/Delete Message
I'm sorry about your puppy.

I recommend disinfecting everything with a mix of bleach and water.I wouldn't bring in any dogs that aren't vaccinated either.Parvo can live on your clothes carpet etc. for a long time.Hope this helps.

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posted 06-19-2003 05:03 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for yes     Edit/Delete Message
I'm sorry about your puppy.

I recommend disinfecting everything with a mix of bleach and water.I wouldn't bring in any dogs that aren't vaccinated either.Parvo can live on your clothes carpet etc. for a long time.Hope this helps.

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caliqu
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posted 06-19-2003 05:16 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for caliqu     Edit/Delete Message
So sorry to hear of your loss. I too had a puppy that had died of parvo, right in front of me. It's a hard thing. I was on the phone to my vet crying my eyes out ask him what I could do he said nothing then he died. At that time I had 2 other dogs in the house and the sister to the puppy that died. The 2 older dogs have had their parvo shots but the sister of the puppy that died didn't and to this day she is healthy 7 yrs old she never got the disease from her brother I don't know how to explain that one, someone was on her side like an angel. I have heard of people doing extensive cleaning with cleaners in their house like with bleach to kill the disease. But you could ask your vet what they would recommend. I am not sure at what age they get the parvo shot to prevent the disease. But as long as you have cleaned your house in a thourough manner I'm thinking it should be ok. From what I have experienced and a friend of mine has went through.
I hope things go well for you and your husband. If you do get a new puppy watch where you take it someone else could have the disease lurking in their house or surrounding areas
Good Luck too you
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Jas

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posted 06-19-2003 07:12 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Jas     Edit/Delete Message
So very sorry for your loss. its amazing how much we love our dogs even in a short time. Some pups are more prone to parvo than others. Many vets and breeders do not recommend getting another puppy 6mths - a year+ even after thorough bleaching and cleansing, simply because it can still exist in the environment and out in the yard or a missed area - and really, why take the risk.

If you are really set on another dog soon have you thought of getting a teenage or adult dog? A healthy dog will usually have a strong immune system. I know, its not always the same as a pup, but may save more heartbreak....

good luck

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katkrazy
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posted 06-20-2003 10:03 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for katkrazy     Edit/Delete Message
I'm sorry that your puppy is no longer with you. It's a very devistating disease. I work in a vet clinic - and you can vaccinate a puppy for the parvo virus at earliest age of 6 weeks. There is a chemical called *parvosol* that is specifically designed for cleaning and sterilizing items which a parvo positive canine has come in contact with. It is a very stong chemical that will kill the parvo virus but the odor of the chemical is extremely strong and it is toxic so be careful. I do not believe you can get it at pet stores or over the counter. Your vet may be able to order some for you through his/her supply distributor. I know that the company "Butler" carries it (but only vets may be able to order it - I'm not sure) Try checking into it. We had a litter of toy poodles come to the clinic about a month ago. The mother, father and all 4 puppies tested positive. Luckily through 24/7 feedings, medication and IV fluids all 9 over a 4 day period of stay with us at the clinic made it. I have not had contact with the family since than to see how they are doing - but they looked 100% better when they went home. I wish you good luck and hope that you never have to battle with the disease again. Best wishes.

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goob
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posted 06-20-2003 04:09 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for goob     Edit/Delete Message
One set of puppy vaccs isn't enough to guarantee immunity from parvo, at least not at 6 weeks of age. Puppies get antibodies from their mother's milk, and the vaccs aren't able to take effect as long as those first antibodies are present. The length of time the "puppy antibodies" (those they got from their mother) are effective varies, which is why puppy vaccs are given several times. There's no guarantee that the puppy antibodies will wear off by the time of the first vacc, so additional vacc(s) are given at 2-4 week intervals in hopes of giving the pup protection as soon as possible after the "puppy antibodies" wear off. It would be best in this situation to get an older pup (at least 4 months)/young adult, and have them titer tested (a test that shows the levels of antibodies the dog has.... in other words, how immune they are to the disease) so you can be sure they don't get the disease should they come in contact with an area you missed.

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ilovemypets
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posted 06-21-2003 02:10 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for ilovemypets     Edit/Delete Message
Baxter, I too had to put down my puppy from parvo this year. We steam cleaned the carpet more than once, sprayed kennel sol on things, bleached the porch, etc... MY mom got a new puppy about 2 months after we put him down. I got a new puppy about 3 months after. Both puppies are healthy and parvo free. However, we are vaccinating them more than needed to stay ontop of things!

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posted 06-21-2003 04:39 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for goob     Edit/Delete Message
Be careful about overvaccinating... giving a vacc three times is no more effective than giving it once (granted that the shot is given at the right time, ie: not too early in the pup's life), they either have the antibodies, or they don't. In addition, there have been a lot of studies done lately which seem to point to vaccs sometimes being a cause of cancer, and causing other health/temperament problems, which are more likely to occur if the dog gets vaccinated too often.

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ilovemypets
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posted 06-21-2003 06:05 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for ilovemypets     Edit/Delete Message
Goob, maybe I misworded my post. I didn't mean give them a bunch at one time, i meant like he got 2 from the breeder, and instead of me just giving him 1 more to make his third shot i'm giving him 2 more to make 4 sets of shots.

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Jas

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posted 06-21-2003 09:47 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Jas     Edit/Delete Message
I like the idea of titer testing the new dog, but remember that titer readings could vary. They might read low or they might read high depending on what the dog HAS recently been exposed too. If a titer is low, it doesn't necessarily mean the dog needs a Vaccine nor does it mean he will get parvo, might just mean he hasn't come into contact with that virus therefore hasn't build up the antibodies.

I do believe vets tend to overvaccinate, and I also know of dogs who got parvo after being vaccinated. I believe a healthy immune system is capable of fighting off many things with minimum vaccinations. Still, I would wait as long as possible before getting a puppy again -- since this virus is in the environment and can remain so even after a hot hot summer or a minusly cold winter.

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Baxter Oreo
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posted 06-22-2003 06:37 PM           Edit/Delete Message
Thank y'all so much for the advice. It's comforting to know that other people have gone through this. I felt guilty thinking that maybe I could have done more for him. But he withered away so fast.

I will definately invest in any chemical used to treat the inside of my house. Howver, I've heard that it stays in the yard for uor up to seven years. What have y'all done to get it out out of the yard??

For now we have decided to wait to get a dog. I can't take the chance of hurting another puppy.

Any advice on the yard would be appreciated.

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Samsintentions
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posted 12-01-2003 10:07 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Samsintentions     Edit/Delete Message
Oh my goodness. I have a puppy thats had her 5 way puppy shots that included the parvovirus, She had them at 3 wks, 6 wks, 8wks. I sent her to her new home in Cali. and the lady called two weeks later stating that the puppy had Parvo. I was completely baffled, and horrifically upset. How can this happen if she's had her shots??? I have a male and female CKC registered Blue heelers (aka Australian Cattle Dogs) and they have the best of facilities as far as care and "toys" and stuff go. This was our first litter out of them. We also had vaccinated Charllotte (the momma) before the pups were born!!! I'm at a total loss as to how this happened. If any one has any questions please let me know.

As far as the yard goes, I do know that a delution of Clorox and water will kill it from the yard and won't harm the grass. I spray my kennels ever 2 wks and about 5' perimeter around them as well. I still have no clue as to how the pup got Parvo. I hope like heck she makes it!

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MaydaysMom
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posted 12-01-2003 12:04 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for MaydaysMom     Edit/Delete Message
Samsintentions, Did you vaccinate mom before or after she was pregnant?

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prov35
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posted 12-02-2003 12:40 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for prov35     Edit/Delete Message
The parvo shots will not prevent dogs from getting parvo, but they will have a better chance if they get it. How long has they lady had the pup and did she take it to the vet? I just brought home a 4 month old Kelpie and he immediately showed signs of parvo for about 24 hours. Then he was fine and back to normal. Sometimes shipping them will do this. Hope this pup turns out fine.

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Jamiya
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posted 12-02-2003 04:40 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Jamiya     Edit/Delete Message
What is the traditional vaccination schedule for a puppy? Isn't 3, 6, and 8 weeks kind of early? The point is to get the pup the vaccination when the mother's antibodies are out of his system - hence the reason for multiple shots, because you can't know for sure from pup to pup when that will happen.

I thought the standard protocol called for shots at 8 weeks, and every 2-3 weeks after that. My vet said the last shot should be around 16 weeks.

Can anyone (maybe someone who breeds) comment on this?


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MaydaysMom
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posted 12-02-2003 06:42 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for MaydaysMom     Edit/Delete Message
We vaccinate bottle feeders starting at 3 weeks because they do not have any immunity from mom.
However healthy happy dogs and kittens are 8,12, 14, and 16. (16 weeks the pup is now 4 months and can recieve its rabies)

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