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My puppy has Parvo symptoms, no shots. Can he survive this?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered

What are the chances of a puppy surviving Parvo? Didn't get his shots. Not having diarrhea but is throwing up, very Tired, he will get up and walk to his bowls but won't eat, he will drink the pedialite on his own.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on May 2nd, 2017

I'm sorry Ziggy has parvo! For dogs that receive prompt medical attention and survive acute infection the prognosis is good. Dehydration is the number one cause of death in dogs with parvo, and throwing up frequently will cause him to be dehydrated. It's very important to make sure he keeps drinking the Pedialyte, and if he hasn't seen a vet, I would take him into one now. He could be throwing up the Pedialyte, therefore getting no fluid support from it at all. He needs medications which include antibiotics (injectable Cefazolin or Ampicillin is needed since he 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). He also likely needs IV fluids to keep his hydration up. For the best chance of Ziggy's survival, I would take him into a vet immediately.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on May 2nd, 2017

    The chances are much better Ziggy will survive if taken to the vet. The vet can prescribe medications to help with his symptoms and can give him IV fluids to hydrate him. Making sure he is hydrated is very important in survival, and I do recommend having him seen by a vet.

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    Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

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    Published on May 11th, 2019

    Early treatment does improve the chances of survival, as does previous parvo vaccination and general good health before contracting the disease. There are other causes of bloody vomiting and diarrhoea also so until confirmed (or history of recent exposure to confirmed cases) I would keep her strictly isolated as a precaution. Frequent, low volumes of oral rehydration fluids (my preferred option is viyo recuperation which has been shown to improve survival and contains important nutrients for the bowel as well as glucose and salts) can help limit dehydration, even If she is vomiting but hospital treatment with anti-vomiting medication, fluids and antibiotics to prevent against infection of the damaged bowel is required as quickly as possible

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