My dog was just diagnosed with parvo. What's next for her care?

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I took Mokaah into the vet like you suggested yesterday and she came out postitivie for parvo. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 1 day old | 5 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

While I'm glad you took Mokaah into the vet as suggested, I'm so very sorry that she came out positive for parvo. I really feel for you and her, and the best thing you can do it have her stay with the vet for intensive supportive care. She needs medications which include antibiotics (injectable Cefazolin or Ampicillin is needed is she isn't eating), anti-nausea medication (i.e Cerenia or Metoclopramide), and nutritional support (Nutri-cal, available over the counter perhaps at your local pet store). As long as she is getting fluid therapy, she is getting much needed electrolytes which is greatly beneficial towards her improvement because dehydration is the number one cause of death in these pets. You can also offer her small amounts of Pediasure using a syringe or small turkey baster. I hope she recovers and feels better soon!

My dog was just diagnosed with parvo. What's next for her care?

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