This might save your puppies!
By Andrid Arca
@arcandrid (68)
Caracas, Venezuela
March 18, 2019 6:56pm CST
One of the principal causes of death in newborn dogs is a virus called Parvo.
The symptoms are:
- bloody diarrhea.
-vomiting.
-discouragement.
-lack of appetite.
-fever.
My dog was diagnosed with parvo last December and then I started investigating how to deal with it after I went to a veterinarian. I got shocked because I found a lot of testimonies from common people whose puppies were infected with this virus. Most of them died due to this and by that time I was truly concerned.
Luckily, my dog survived so I'd love to give you some advice so you can act as quick as possible.
Firstable, you must isolate your dog from others puppies because the virus is highly contagious. It doesn't mean you're leaving them alone. Unlike, you must stay with them for the whole time.
We took turns in my family so my dog was constantly under our vigilance.
They won't eat nor drink water on their own, you MUST give them serum using a syringe. (although he's gonna vomit it, but keep insisting, it's important to keep him hydrous).
We gave him some aspirins in order to fight his fever.
And finally, (this might sound irrelevant). Keep them busy, don't leave them alone, take care of them, play with them, love them.
I remember the hardest night. I was sat next to him and it seems like if he was
conscious that I was feeling low because of him, he licked my hand and I knew I was doing the right thing.
Do you know any other advice?
let us know your experience.
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4 responses
@norcal (4889)
• Franklinton, North Carolina
19 Mar 19
Parvo is a very common and serious disease affecting dogs. I learned the hard way, from being a child and seeing my canine friends die from it. It is very important to get your dog vaccinated against parvo, otherwise there is a very good chance they will get it. If they do, there is a very good chance they will die. If they don't die, it will still cost you vet bills and heartache. Do the best, easiest and in the long run, the cheapest, thing. Have your dog vaccinated.
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@arcandrid (68)
• Caracas, Venezuela
19 Mar 19
You're right, my dog wasn't vaccinated 'cause he was newborn. But that's the best way to avoid Parvo
.I'm sorry to read your puppies didn't make it.
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@norcal (4889)
• Franklinton, North Carolina
19 Mar 19
@arcandrid Puppies should be vaccinated against parvo at six to eight weeks.
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@arcandrid (68)
• Caracas, Venezuela
19 Mar 19
@norcal Mine was like 6 weeks :/
It's the one in the picture.
Useful info. Thanks
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
5 Apr 19
I don't have any puppy because my mom did not allow me to, nonetheless I found your story so touching. I hope your puppy is doing well now. Thank you for sharing such useful information with us!
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@arcandrid (68)
• Caracas, Venezuela
21 Apr 19
haha! You're welcome! He's good thanks!
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
26 Apr 19
@arcandrid Great news. I hope to see more posts by you.
@Aquitaine24 (11813)
• San Jose, California
20 Mar 19
It is good he was cured.Do they get lifelong immunity from this?
@arcandrid (68)
• Caracas, Venezuela
21 Mar 19
I don't know! I'd say yes although we vaccinated him against parvo once he recovered anyway.
@janethwayne (5191)
• Philippines
19 Mar 19
Great that you share this because I have new born puppies and just for me to have an idea if it happens.
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