My 3-month-old puppy has parvo and won't eat or drink. What can I do?

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I took my 3 month old puppy to the animal hospital last night they ran some test and came back positive with parvo. They gave him some medication at the hospital and some IV. My pup is feeling some what better is still not wanting to eat or really take in any water. What can I do or what should I do? Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 2 days old | 16 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Oh no, poor Oso. 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. He 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.

My 3-month-old puppy has parvo and won't eat or drink. What can I do?

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