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My puppy has parvo with bloody stool. What are his chances of survival?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | 2 months and 26 days old | 8 lbs

Puppy has parvo. Just had very explosive bloody stool. Can he still servive?

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on December 7th, 2017

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Yes, he can survive though will require appropriate therapy and in a timely fashion. This usually involves intravenous fluids, antibiotics, supportive care medications for like diarrhea and vomiting if present, among other possible therapies. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your closest emergency clinic as soon as possible as the main concern with these patients is severe dehydration and anemia if there is blood involved. Good luck! I really hope he gets better.

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    Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

    Veterinarian

    Published on March 11th, 2017

    Poor Bruno. Parvovirus can be a fatal infection but with early, intensive treatment such as this is an older puppy there is a chance of recovery, this could take 5-7days of intravenous fluids and many weeks to regain lost weight if he does survive.

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    Answered By Jeffrey Milner

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 4th, 2017

    Hi, Sorry to hear Tumi is sick. yes, it could be parvovirus. He will need veterinary attention if he has this virus. He will need fluids, anti nausea medication and antibiotics to prevent sepsis. Given his young age, I'm guessing he's not fully vaccinated against parvo yet, so it is something he could have. he will also need nutrition given to him in the form of canned food syringed into his mouth, as well as an electrolyte solution given by mouth until he can get IV or subcutaneous fluids by a vet. Yes, puppies die from this but there is a good success rate when treated early with the medication I previously mentioned. I would take him to a vet as soon as possible. Good luck, I hope this helps!

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