my new puppy has parvo
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crypt keeper
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wow. You caught it really fast congrats!
reefraff
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Originally Posted by deejeff442
http:///forum/post/3257204
well got nitro home.they shaved both his front legs so he looks a bit funny.we have to give him shots as follow up for while.he took a poop here already and it looks like it should.his energy is crazy.i already have some scratches on my hands from his puppy teeth.i will post a pic of him sometime tomorrow.gotta get ready for a wedding .
just so happy he pulled through.
This is one of the only times you'll be glad you dog takes a dump
Congrats.
http:///forum/post/3257204
well got nitro home.they shaved both his front legs so he looks a bit funny.we have to give him shots as follow up for while.he took a poop here already and it looks like it should.his energy is crazy.i already have some scratches on my hands from his puppy teeth.i will post a pic of him sometime tomorrow.gotta get ready for a wedding .
just so happy he pulled through.
This is one of the only times you'll be glad you dog takes a dump
Congrats.
reefaholic33
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Amen to you for giving him the time, effort and not caring about spending the money to get him better. I love to see the right thing done. Congrats! I'm so glad he made it, can't wait to see a pic.
deejeff442
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here he is .i tried to take a few pics but the little guy wont sit still very long.i will try again later.
funny flower we went to a wedding yesterday .my wife is way too trusting .she let him have the whole bedroom .well we got home and he had the corner of the wood hope chest at the end of the bed for a snack.i thought it was pretty funny.hes running all over the place this morning.oh yea it isnt shots we have to give him.they are syringes without a needle .we have to put it in his mouth every 12 hrs.he has been great at taking his medicine.
funny flower we went to a wedding yesterday .my wife is way too trusting .she let him have the whole bedroom .well we got home and he had the corner of the wood hope chest at the end of the bed for a snack.i thought it was pretty funny.hes running all over the place this morning.oh yea it isnt shots we have to give him.they are syringes without a needle .we have to put it in his mouth every 12 hrs.he has been great at taking his medicine.
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shrimpy brains
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Aww....what a cutie! I'm glad he's going to be alright!
meowzer
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Originally Posted by Shrimpy Brains
http:///forum/post/3257368
Aww....what a cutie! I'm glad he's going to be alright!
+1...sooo cute....
http:///forum/post/3257368
Aww....what a cutie! I'm glad he's going to be alright!
+1...sooo cute....
al mc
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Sorry I have not been in the forum for the last couple days or I would have had a few comments during your troubling times. I am glad he is better. Personally, I think the source of the infection was at the 'point of sale'. From your description it sounds like there is some type of large puppy sale once a month. If I am correct and lots of puppies from all over are brought together for a weekend sale once a month....that is the source of the infection.
If I have read this situation correctly I would advise anyone buying a pup to try to avoid these types of sales. Try just going to a private breeder.
Parvo is a nasty virus. it is debateable how long it can survive in the outside environment and I would be surprised if he picked it up from your yard if it is fenced. Puppies are vaccinated frequently during the ages of 6-16 weeks for the disease because you want to stimulate their developing immune system at the precise time (if possible) that the immunity given to them through their mother's milk is waning.
It is thought that Dobermans and Rotweillers are particularly sensitive to the virus and many people will actually give these breeds another vaccine at 6 months of age.
The virus generally causes GI problems but has been know to cause heart damage in puppies as well. This is difficult to detect, and luckily, rare.
If I have read this situation correctly I would advise anyone buying a pup to try to avoid these types of sales. Try just going to a private breeder.
Parvo is a nasty virus. it is debateable how long it can survive in the outside environment and I would be surprised if he picked it up from your yard if it is fenced. Puppies are vaccinated frequently during the ages of 6-16 weeks for the disease because you want to stimulate their developing immune system at the precise time (if possible) that the immunity given to them through their mother's milk is waning.
It is thought that Dobermans and Rotweillers are particularly sensitive to the virus and many people will actually give these breeds another vaccine at 6 months of age.
The virus generally causes GI problems but has been know to cause heart damage in puppies as well. This is difficult to detect, and luckily, rare.
deejeff442
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where my wife got him from is where breeders go once a month to sell pups.this breeder is registered and has a business building.she isnt a home puppy breeder.i agree he got it at the show .the timeline is right.you are right about the rottys and dobbies.also brown and black dogs are more open to gettig it.
nitro is doing great .
nitro is doing great .