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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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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Published on October 25th, 2017
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.
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