My puppy is sick with bloody diarrhea, parvo negative. What to do?

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I have a 7 month old Dalmatian that is very sick but tested negative for parvo twice. She's been in the hospital for 4 days and isn't any better. Not eating, bloody diarrhea, lethargic. I don't know if I should take her somewhere else or what. Pet's info: Dog | Dalmatian | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 10 days old | 50 lbs

Makenzie Kurth, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am so sorry to hear about Darcy! This type of illness is so frustrating and I see it occasionally in my emergency practice. It could still be parvo, although false negatives are rare. It could be a toxin, anaphylactoid reaction, a parasite, HGE (hemorrhagic gastroenteritis), pancreatitis, a foreign body obstruction, or something else. The main thing with all of these is supportive care, so the iv fluids and are crucial. Certainly you are entitled (and even encouraged) to seek out a specialty center for a second opinion if Darcy is safe to transfer. Feel free to reach out to me for a consultation via the link below if you’d like to discuss more specifically Darcy’s bloodwork, X-rays, or treatment plan. Best of luck to you and Darcy!

My puppy is sick with bloody diarrhea, parvo negative. What to do?

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