How to treat a dog with severe parvo symptoms and extreme weight loss?

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A stray dog having parvovirus, what's the most effective treatment at later stage, like symptoms and weight loss reaches extreme. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hospitalization with IV fluids and supportive care for controlling symptoms such as vomiting is the best at any stage. The key is to maintain hydration. They have medication to help with the vomiting and diarrhea and stomach pain until the virus runs its course which can take up to a week to be better. If that is by an option you can talk to your vet about at home medicines and doing pedialyte or Gatorade or chicken broth to help

How to treat a dog with severe parvo symptoms and extreme weight loss?

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