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My dog has parvo and is improving. What are his chances of recovery?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | 1 month and 15 days old

My dog is having parvovirus ,he was not able to stand up nor able to open eyes, but now after giving IV fluids he started walking .will he recover?

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 9th, 2018

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. I am sorry to hear that Brutus has Parvo virus.this can be quite a difficult infection to fight off for most puppies but it is possible to recover from parvo virus. Hydration is key, as dehydration can set in quickly from the severe diarrhea. Antibiotic therapy and any vomiting medications also help. Providing adequate nutrition is important as well as malnourishment can make recovery more difficult. There was a study published by Colorado State University on parvo treatment at home that showed at home treatments were quite effective. I would ensure that you have spoken to your vet about all of the home treatment options so that you can get him on the road to recovery sooner rather than later. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further. I hope Brutus gets better soon!

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on April 13th, 2020

    Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Kizer. Oh no, that's not good. He needs to see a vet immediately, as parvo is very deadly. To have the best chance of survival, your dog does need to be hospitalized. Parvovirus treatment consists of aggressive supportive care to control the symptoms and boost your dog’s immune system to help him win the battle against this dangerous disease. Dogs infected with parvovirus need intensive treatment in a veterinary hospital, where they receive antibiotics, drugs to control the vomiting, intravenous fluids, and other supportive therapies. Please take him into a vet immediately. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on March 22nd, 2018

    Parvovirus is a severe infection with life threatening complications. I would strongly suggest to follow your vet's advice about it. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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    Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

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    Published on August 4th, 2017

    Ideally, depending on the severity of parvovirus infection, treatment in hospital should be performed, but, if clinically stable, it is not wrong to have him back home as stress can play an important role in the clinical course of the disease. Actually it could be even beneficial. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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