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Treatment of Parvo Virus

Parvo · Parvo signs & symptoms · Parvo diagnosis · Parvo treatment · Parvo related articles
 

Treatment of Parvo Virus

Treating Parvo at the veterinary clinic:

  • IV fluids to counter dehydration
  • Antibiotics to prevent septicemia
  • Probiotics to replenish the normal intestinal flora
  • Injectable vitamins, especially Vitamins B & C to help the immune system
  • Colostrum to provide antibacterial elements to fight the infection within the gut
  • Glucosamine to coat the intestines

Treating Parvo at home:

Give dogs with parvo disease Fast Balance-GI to repopulate the damaged intestine with good bacteria. Provide frequent feeding of small amounts of warmed chicken broth. Once the vomiting has stopped, add a mashed potato (no butter or salt) to the warmed broth and continue feeding small amounts. If your dog continues to improve, add a tiny amount of chicken to the broth and mashed potato. For a dog allergic to chicken, try dilute cottage cheese and rice or a form of rice baby food that is acceptable.

Human drinks, such as Gatorade and sports drinks, are not ideal for rehydrating pets because they are high in carbohydrates. They can be used for a short period. Meat broth is better for dehydrated or sick pets.

 

The articles here were answered by a variety of pharmacists and veterinarians
 
Date Category Topic
07/29/11  Digestive Care  Chihuahua Very Sick
01/09/11  Skin Care  Skin Tags
06/15/09  Other  Hair Loss
05/17/09  Vaccines  Vaccination
01/20/09  Skin Care  Skin Eruptions
10/13/08  Other  Parvo
06/29/08  Hormonal/Endocrine  Lipoma
01/15/08  Flea & Tick  Allergic Reaction To Flea Meds
01/15/08  Other  Parvo Virus
01/03/08  Skin Care  Demodex Mange With Bacterial Infection Under The Skin With Pus
06/20/07  Accessories  Vaccines
06/02/07  Vaccines  Recovery Time From Vaccination Reaction
04/04/07  Flea & Tick  Tests For Lyme Disease
12/16/06  Other  Parvo
11/14/06  Vaccines  Parvo
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  • Weakness
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea, especially of foul-smelling or black, tarry stools
  • Dehydration with skin tenting, tacky mucous membranes, sunken eyes
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  • Parvovirus is a potentially fatal illness that is prevented by vaccination
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  • Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, English Springer Spaniels
  • Puppies under 16 weeks of age
  • Dogs in crowded or unsanitary conditions
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