My puppy has Parvo, but mild symptoms. Is it a false positive or recovery?

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I found a 3month puppy 4 days ago and she was diagnosed with Parvo via stool test yesterday. She was found bone thin and dehydrated. Her lethargy and appetite comes and goes, she drinks water, doesnt have diarrhea, and has only vomited once (clear liquid). Is it possible its a false positive, or that she is recovering from Parvo that she may have had before we found her? Or did we just catch it early and she will get worse? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 14.5 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

False positives are extremely rare with this test and I doubt this is the case based on what you are describing. It's difficult to know what stage of parvo she may have without evaluating her, but from what you are describing, it's likely that she is actively infected with parvo and may be recovering. The good news is that no matter the stage of the infection, she will likely get better with veterinary treatment. It all depends on how severely affected she was by this disease and other issues prior to you finding her. Your vet will be the best person to ask about prognosis with treatment, because they would have assessed her overall condition and other factors that can help predict the chances of recovery. I hope that helps and Lucky gets better soon.

My puppy has Parvo, but mild symptoms. Is it a false positive or recovery?

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