My dog has parvo. What are signs of improvement and what should I do?

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I have 2 dogs that have parvo. theyre both confined. The first one started drinking yesterday Although her wbc is high, is this a good sign? The other one has low wbc. What else can i do? Pet's info: Dog | Lhasa Apso | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 24 days old | 4.59 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

Having the WBC increasing and the puppy starting to drink is a sign of improvement. You can start this pup on dog food, small amounts as long as she isn't vomiting. Make the food soft and warm and start with it licking small amounts and then increasing gradually until it is eating normally. With the other pup the most important treatment with parvovirus is to maintain hydration. Try dribbling small amounts of water in the mouth every hour or two or I recommend giving sub cutaneous or IV if possible as it is the most effective treatment needed for recovery. Good luck with their care. This is a terrible disease so please get all your pups and dogs vaccinated against parvovirus when they are healthy. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you get answers to your veterinary questions.

My dog has parvo. What are signs of improvement and what should I do?

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