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Parvo :(
My foster dog, Yogi, is at the vet, and we just got confirmation that he tested positive for parvo. We are waiting for more information on how he is doing now that he has the IV and everything. Sadly, the nearest vet available is over 3 hours away, so we can't be there with him.
My older dog had diarrhea for a few days, but now seems just fine, she never lost her appetite and was never sick sick, like Yogi is. I guess I'm wondering, what should I do with her? Does she need to see the vet? A bath? If Yogi recovers and comes home, is he at risk of catching it again from my older dog because she has not been treated, even though she seems fine? |
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http://pets.webmd.com/dogs/parvovirus-in-dogs
This web site said it's a highly contagious disease , You needs to talk to your vet about what you need to do right away. |
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How old is your foster, and what kind of health?
Older dogs, particularly older vaccinated dogs, should not experience the same severity of illness as a young dog. In fact, if the dog is vaccinated, I would expect to see just what you saw, some slight symptoms and then the body responded by upping antibodies. I would expect that if you titered your older dog to check parvo antibodies, they would be pretty high. The exceptions to this in older dogs is if the dog has a problem with their immune system, or if the strain of parvo is particularly virulent or not covered by the dog's vaccination. Once a dog has had parvo, they do not need to be vaccinated for it, and they cannot catch that strain again, it is a viral disease. I really hope that your foster makes it, so devastating, fingers crossed! |
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Thanks for your replies
Maxalisa, Yogi is less than 2 years, but he seemed very healthy when we brought him home, if a bit thin. I hope he makes it too! We are already very attached to him, and my daughter is devastated at the thought that we might lose him |
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Being older, he stands a better chance. Do keep us posted
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Good luck to you with the both of them. I agree I would ask the vet what type of cleaning and precautions you should take.
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