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My puppy has parvo and is lethargic, not eating or drinking. Help!

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hi, I have a 2 month old chow chow and was diagnosed with parvo virus last Thursday after he vomit a lot eating chicken liver. After a day of IV fluid we decided to bring him home. Now it is more than 3 days he is not feeling well. Not eating, drinking and vomitting after we are trying to force feed him or give liquid with dextrose powder using needless syringe. I am wondering since he is not pooping since then nor any trace of blood, he is just lethargic, not eating nor drinking. Help please.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 13th, 2018

It sounds like your puppy is extremely sick, and parvovirus can take a few weeks for a dog to fully recover. It's very concerning he is not drinking as dehydration is the number one cause of death in these animals. He should see a vet again immediately, please take him into one now. Best of luck.

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