Is there Anything I can do to help my puppy with possible Parvo at home?

[Guest]

I've called every vet within a 20 mile radius of me and either they can't see him, as they have no availability or they want hundreds of dollars I don't currently have to see him. I've given him water with a baby syringe, and he takes that OK, but he's not eating and he just lays around, and I'm so worried.

He missed his second dose of shots, as life got busy, and we are probably a couple weeks past due.

Please, if there's anything I can do, please, let me know!

*edit again to update! It has been 2 days of giving him the medicine and fluids from the vet, and he's already getting up and walking around more and getting into stuff like his old self! He's definitely going to make it adding a pic too!

*edit to update* I didn't realize that vets took Care Credit! I have a card and haven't used it in forever, so as soon as I found out I brought him in to a vet. He is currently getting fluids, and they sending me home with fluids and medicine  as in house care is still a bit too much for me...

[Crystal]

Pedialyte, Pepto, and karo syrup (rub the karo on the gums).

[Ty Ler]

I'm sorry to hear that your puppy may have Parvo, a serious viral infection that can be life-threatening if left untreated. Since you are unable to find a vet who can see him, it's important to provide supportive care at home while you continue to search for a vet.

Here are some things you can do to help your puppy:

1. Keep your puppy hydrated: Parvo can cause severe dehydration, so it's crucial to keep your puppy hydrated. Offer small amounts of water frequently using a syringe or a dropper. Pedialyte (an electrolyte solution for children) can also be given to help maintain your puppy's fluid and electrolyte balance.

2. Provide nutrition: Even if your puppy is not eating, it's important to provide nutrition to support his immune system. You can try offering small amounts of a bland diet such as boiled chicken and rice or a commercial pet food designed for puppies with digestive upset.

3. Keep your puppy warm and comfortable: Parvo can cause a drop in body temperature, so it's important to keep your puppy warm and comfortable. Make sure he has a warm and dry place to rest, and cover him with a blanket if necessary.

4. Clean and disinfect: Parvo can survive in the environment for months, so it's important to clean and disinfect any areas where your puppy has been. Use a bleach solution (1 part bleach to 32 parts water) to disinfect surfaces and objects.

5. Monitor your puppy closely: Keep a close eye on your puppy's condition and contact a vet immediately if his condition worsens. Look out for symptoms such as severe vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and loss of appetite.

Remember, Parvo is a serious condition and can quickly become life-threatening. While supportive care can help improve your puppy's chances of recovery, it's important to seek veterinary care as soon as possible. Keep trying to find a vet who can see your puppy, and consider reaching out to local animal shelters or rescue groups for assistance.

[Michi]

See if a vet will give you the subq fluids and needles and iv set up. It goes in the scruff just under the skin. Theres a holistic medicine called paxxin that does work very well, as it stops the nausea which is part of what kills a dog with parvo. With paxxin you can syringe chicken broth so they have nutrients, the subq fluids makes sure they wont die of dehydration. If vet will sell the subq fluids youll have the best bet, also if they will give you the antibiotic injections that go in the scruff area as well just under the skin.

Ive nursed quite a few pups through parvo in AZ bc my home was in adumping zone and we had a lot of sick puppies dropped off, it was awful.

[Mardi]

If it is truly parvo there is not a home treatment. You need to get it to a vet asap and/or possibly contact a rescue group and surrender if you can’t afford treatment.

[Heather]

A friend of mine nursed her puppy through parvo by giving it pedialyte with a syringe for a week. I'm not sure if she was getting vet care at the time, too, but it will help hydrate and give the puppy some electrolytes.

You can try bone unseasoned bone broth too, and it will hopefully give your pup more energy. But obviously the best thing would be to get it to a vet l, especially if it's condition gets worse.

[Cristina]

You can try to apply for Care credit. It’s used for medical or vet stuff only. That’s what I had to do when my dog was attacked by another dog to pay for his surgery. They will let you know if you qualify immediately over the phone or I think you might be able to do it online now.

[Courtney]

I think you're going to have to find a vet . Parvo can kill a dog . My puppy had it and spent awhile at the vet.
Paid for it after she was ready to come home. Almost 600$..
See if a resume or foster could help and you pay them back.
Post in local groups to you someone might be able to help.

[Ruth]

The best chances of your puppy's survival is being hospitalized at the vet. Parvo is very fatal. My dog had to be hospitalized and he survived. We used CareCredit to pay for it...