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My dog has parvo symptoms. What should I do for their recovery?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | unspayed | 60 lbs

Hello, I need some advice for a dog who's coming down with parvo.

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Answered By Mirissa Duncil, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 8th, 2017

Hi there. I am assuming you are looking for advice for treatment? Your dog will need to be seen by a veterinarian for a diagnosis of parvovirus. If you have already done this-your doctor has probably encouraged you to hospitalize her with iv fluids and antibiotics to replace all the fluids she will lose with diarrhea and vomiting. She will likely be administered anti nausea medication and liquid nutrition or iv nutrition if she cannot or will not eat. Depending on the severity of the case, she may stay anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks in the hospital. I hope this is what you were asking for.

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