Parvo is a highly contagious disease that affects puppies and can infect adult dogs as well. Vaccination is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of this virus, as it strengthens your dog’s immune system.
Despite the fact that no vaccine can guarantee immunity to parvovirus, it is important to vaccinate your puppy or dog as soon as possible. It is also a good idea to keep your other dogs up-to-date on their vaccinations, too.
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Antibiotics
If your dog gets parvo, antibiotics should be part of the treatment. However, be careful not to overuse them or you may suppress your pet’s immune system and allow the virus to mutate and spread in a new way.
Parvo is a serious gastrointestinal disease caused by contact with contaminated materials. It often results in copious vomiting and diarrhea.
This condition is often fatal if left untreated. It causes dehydration, septic shock, and stress on the heart.
Anti-Nausea Medications
The main goal of parvo treatment at home is to keep your puppy hydrated, relieve nausea and vomiting, and control diarrhea. Vomiting is a major problem because it causes dehydration and aspiration pneumonia.
Anti-nausea Medications are used to treat the nausea and vomiting caused by the virus. They are used in combination with other medications to help your puppy survive the infection.
Anti-nausea Medications can be given by mouth or via IV infusion. It is important to note that both oral and IV meds can cause an increase in your dog’s blood pressure.
Pain Medications
Parvo treatment at home can be a cost-effective alternative to hospitalization. This involves round-the-clock care, hydration, and the use of anti-vomiting and anti-diarrheal medications.
This is because infected dogs can only survive if they are given the proper medical attention right away. Without it, the virus can quickly mutate and kill the dog.
Infected dogs will require intravenous (IV) fluids, antibiotic and anti-vomiting medications, and management of electrolytes. This will help control dehydration and prevent secondary infections that can result from diarrhea.
Veterinary clinics and hospitals have a 90% success rate for treating dogs with parvovirus. However, the costs can be a significant burden on pet owners who don’t have pet insurance.
Probiotics
Probiotics are healthful strains of bacteria that help maintain the balance of good and bad bacteria in your body. They can also support your immune system and help control digestive problems like diarrhea.
The human intestinal tract contains trillions of bacteria that help keep us healthy. Some of these bacteria are beneficial, while others can lead to illness and even death.
Taking probiotics can help to restore the normal balance of bacteria in your dog’s gut. They can also help to improve your dog’s immunity and reduce inflammation.
In addition to anti-nausea medications and pain medication, your vet may send you home with a prescription for probiotics that will help your dog maintain a normal gut microbiome while battling parvo. They can be taken orally, once or twice a day with or without food.
Water
The parvo virus attaches to the lining of your puppy’s intestinal tract, causing inflammation and irritation. This causes diarrhea, vomiting and a lack of appetite.
In severe cases, dehydration is a major concern. The dog must be kept constantly hydrated to prevent serious complications and death.
The most effective way to hydrate your dog is to give him fluids. This can be done with an IV, which your vet can do at their clinic or you can use a catheter to give the fluids directly into your pet’s veins.
