My puppy has parvo. Can I give subcutaneous fluids at home safely?

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My 6 pure breed Labrador pups are 7weeks old and have been diagnosed 2 days ago with parvo we cannot afford hospitalized treatment and the vet has given us the necessary tablets and antibiotics and boosters etc. I've been watching a few YouTube videos on the parvo victims home on drips or injected with saline or some liquid and i wanted to know... if its possible for us to inject the pups with the liquid required if so what are these required liquids that the hospitals r putting into their drips. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 25 days old

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding the puppies. I'm sorry to hear that they have parvo. I believe you are referring to subcutaneous fluids. These are fluids that are given under the skin as opposed to intravenously. This allows it to be done out of the hospital. The fluids help to keep the puppies hydrated in the face of ongoing fluid losses through continued vomit and diarrhea. Your veterinarian will need to provide the fluid bags, supplies and instruction on how to administer the fluid as well as appropriate doses for each pup. There are several types of fluids that can be used on this will be based on the needs of the individual puppies. I hope this information helps!

My puppy has parvo. Can I give subcutaneous fluids at home safely?

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