smed Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Got a phone call on the way home from work off my mum saying that the dog wasn't well. Took him to the vets straight away did a few tests and they said he had Parvo. I have only had him for 2 days but when she told me a broke down so much. I was just wondering if you guys have had any encounters like this before. He's 10 weeks old also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devildust76 Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Really sorry to hear this. i don't know much about the virus itself apart from it can be quite serious if not caught, sounds like your vet is on the ball so hopefully he will make a speedy recovery. Have ou spoken to the breeder to see if any of their dogs are showing signs? Has he been anywhere where he could've mixed with other dogs before having all of his puppy vacs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smed Posted August 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 I have spoken to the breeder none of the other pups are showing any signs of the virus. And he hasn't been in contact with any other dogs since we got him home. Everywhere he has been in the house he has been followed by someone to keep an eye on him. And the last dog we had in the house was 9 years ago it just don't add up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chula Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 (edited) I would definitely let the breeder know. I know many puppies survive as long as they receive proper care and hydration. I hope yours gets well soon. Poor lil puppy. ETA - Yeah, that doesn't make sense. Do you trust the breeder? Is the breeder going to help with any of the costs? If you've only had the puppy for two days it is essentially impossible that he got it while at your home. It takes time for the illness to manifest. Edited August 5, 2013 by Chula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 So sorry to hear this As others have said, definately let the breeder know so he can tell his other buyers who have taken puppies home. I hope your boy makes a speedy recovery! Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 oh no I hope he is ok, keep us informed. So sorry to hear this. I have not had any experience in this, but if they catch it early, it can be treated. Important part is that he is at the vet's being cared for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smed Posted August 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 I have been speaking to her since i found out, Haven't mentioned anything about costs to her yet I just want him to be ok first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Parvo is fatal in most puppy cases. Adult dogs can weather the symptoms but they will be very very ill If you've only had him 2 days and If you haven't taken him out before he's had his full set of shots (and at 10 weeks he's too young to have had the full course yet) Then he had to have contracted it before you got him. I would take him back and demand a full refund. You will have to seriously disinfect your house and yard before you get another pup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chula Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Oh I know you want him to get well, and that's the most important issue right now. But if a breeder is selling sick puppies, they need to be held accountable so others aren't put in the same position, and so puppies aren't dying and suffering needlessly. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 The most important thing now is to stay on the vet to make sure they are doing everything they can. If treated quickly and aggressivley the pup's chances increase. He will require hospitalization so I am hoping he will have a speedy recovery. I would inform the breeder what the vet said, and that your pup has not had any contact with other dogs except your 9 year old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smed Posted August 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 I've got ring them tomorrow morning at 9 to get an update. I'll let you all know how hes getting on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsruleok Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 has the vet kept your puppy in because he should be on a drip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smed Posted August 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Yes, they were setting up the drips and stuff why we were their. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 I had a GSD many years ago. He contracted parvo as a pup, I gave him a sugar and water solution to hydrate him and got him to the vets - he pulled through and spent a few days on a drip before coming home with no side effects. I'm sure your vet is doing everything possible for your puppy. If you haven't taken him out since you got him, he must have contracted it from the breeder. I personally wouldnt accept her word that no other puppies have been infected but there's not a lot you can do about them. Get your little fella better then take it up with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsruleok Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 if the puppy hasn't been by any other dogs then the parvo must have come from the breeder, did the kennels look clean was there a lot of poo about because that is how it is transmitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleLuka Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 STERILIZE your house. parvo is very, very contagious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smed Posted August 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 UPDATE: Just had a phone call off the vet, He chewed threw his drip cord last night. This morning he is passing urine and poo. He's eating and drinking again and showing alot more energy and intrest in people. Going to leave him in overnight again just to be certain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 UPDATE: Just had a phone call off the vet, He chewed threw his drip cord last night. This morning he is passing urine and poo. He's eating and drinking again and showing alot more energy and intrest in people. Going to leave him in overnight again just to be certain. Thanks for the update, glad he's more responsive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Glad that he is improving!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleLuka Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 hope he feels better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsruleok Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 so glad he's responding to treatment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devildust76 Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Fingers crossed he makes a full recovery then Sounds very positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smed Posted August 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Got another phone call earlier. these were her exact words. "Hes jumping around like a raving lunatic so we think hes good now" Hopefully going to pick him up tomorrow afternoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Did the test come back positive the first time, or did they just think he had it? Did they test him again to make sure he is negative? So glad he is feeling better though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 That is really positive! Sounds like you caught him in time to receive treatment. Don't forget your "Welcome Home" pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.