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My puppy has Parvovirus. What can I do to help him recover at home?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My puppy tested positive for Parvovirus and it’s been 5 days he has been fighting the disease.i have be giving him hydralyte.What else should I do to treat him as the vet told me there is nothing they can do about it? :(

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 13th, 2019

Your puppy needs medications which include antibiotics (injectable Cefazolin or Ampicillin is needed since he isn't eating), anti-nausea medication (i.e Cerenia or Metoclopramide), and nutritional support (Nutri-cal, available over the counter perhaps at your local pet store). As long as he is getting fluid therapy, he is getting much needed electrolytes which is greatly beneficial towards his improvement because dehydration is the number one cause of death in these pets. You can also offer him small amounts of Pediasure using a syringe or small turkey baster. I hope this helps.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on November 8th, 2016

    Thank you for posting more info on Shadow! One of the most important things to do it to have him under vet care, which you are doing. You are getting liquids in him, and it's important to make sure he's hydrated. You can try offering him some boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts if he seems like he is feeling better and might want to eat. Keep in contact with the vet as to his progress, and take him back into the vet right away if he suddenly starts gets sicker. Otherwise, keep up the good work! I have my fingers crossed he will make it through this.

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