My kitten has parvo. What are the chances of survival and treatment?

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Today I found bloody cat stool and cat vomit. Brought him immediately to the vet and I was told that my one month old kitten has developed palvo virus. He still eats a little but rarely drinks.He walks around but is less active. That (pic) was how his anus looked like. It looks almost normal now after the trip to the vet and a couple of mucus and blood excretions but I'm worried. How will I know my cat will survive and how should I treat him? What are the odds of surviving? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 1 month and 24 days old

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry Blue is so sick! Parvo (also known as panleukopenia) is very serious for kittens and many of the die. Treatment is supportive care as the cause is viral which needs to run its course. His best option to survive would be to have him hospitalized on intravenous fluids, intravenous broad spectrum antibiotics, gastrointestinal protectants and possibly even nasogastric feeding. The problem with parvo virus is that it destroys to portion of the intestines that is responsible for absorbing food, nutrients and medications. Intravenous medications ensure that he is actually getting the full benefit since oral medications may not be absorbed. Dehydration will set in quickly and this can also be fatal. This why aggressive treatment is best. In my experience, you will be able to see if difference in 5-7 days if they are going to make it or not. Good signs would be that they are wanting to eat and the diarrhea and blood is subsiding. Bad signs would be a continual illness or worsening. I'm not sure there are any good statics to tell you about parvo in kittens as far as survival rates. At home you are fighting an uphill battle. You need to make sure he stays hydrated. Unflavored pedalyte can help with electrolytes. He needs medications (antibiotics, GI protectant), he needs to eat. Even with hospitalization (which will give him his best chance), he still may not make it but its worth a try. I've got my fingers crossed for Blue. I hope he gets better.

My kitten has parvo. What are the chances of survival and treatment?

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