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My kitten has parvo. How long until it recovers from the virus?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Bombay | Male | unneutered | 1.455 lbs

Our kitten of 2 months has been diagnosed with paro virus. Symptoms are severe loss of appetite, dehydrated no fever,weakness,vomiting and foul smelling diarrhea... Symptoms started 5 days ago Treatment is started. Anything we r missing to do we got this kitten 5 days ago its a rescued one. How long it takes to start to revover

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 11th, 2018

This kitten was likely already exposed to it before you go it. This disease can be fatal but hydration is the key. It is a virus so supportive care is all you can do until it passes. Most turn the corner within a week of treatment starting with no more vomiting followed by an appetite returning.

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