Need help with Parvo! I don't have much money.?

My dog is just a little over a year. For about four days now he has had vomiting, diarea, and is not taking in any food or water. I just recently lost two puppies (younger than one year) who had the same symptoms. But I can't lose this dog. When I noticed they had these symptoms I gave them a 7-in-one shot, but it doesn't looked to have helped. Are ther any home remedies you can sugesst? Or are there any vets who run by means of sliding scale or will work out a payment plan?? I live in Tampa FL. Not to far from Brandon. Please please help .

 

My dog is just a little over a year. For about four days now he has had vomiting, diarea, and is not taking in any food or water. I just recently lost two puppies (younger than one year) who had the same symptoms. But I can't lose this dog. When I noticed they had these symptoms I gave them a 7-in-one shot, but it doesn't looked to have helped. Are ther any home remedies you can sugesst? Or are there any vets who run by means of sliding scale or will work out a payment plan?? I live in Tampa FL. Not to far from Brandon. Please please help

 

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If you can muster up enough money for an office visit, Parvo test, and meds, then your vet should be able to give you instructions to follow at home. The outcome is no guaranty, but there's no guaranty when hospitalizing either. You MUST keep the dog hydrated!!! Dehydration is usually the cause for death rather than the actual virus itself. You should probably not offer any solid foods right now as this is only going to continue to irritate the lining of the stomach and intestines. Pedialyte is an excellent source for electrolites to help avoid dehydration. It may need to be given through an oral syringe if the dog refuses. Chicken broth is an alternative if you are completely unsuccessful with the Pedialyte. The salty flavor of the chicken broth is difficult for the dog to resist. I've tried using chicken bouillon cubes to make broth and I've also bought the broth in a can -- pre-made broth has worked better for me. Also, remember that your baby's tummy is very sensitive right now, gulping water or any substance is likely to induce vomiting, so you need to administer in small amounts but VERY frequently to give time for the tummy to settle down. There's a couple more things that are extremely important: ISOLATION and SANITATION! This is not only for the benefit of your baby, but others as well. I've included some links below that I found informational and helpful when dealing with this nasty virus. The one on Sanitation is very important. Good luck. If I can be of further assistance you can email me. CLEANING and DISSINFECTING http://www.sheltermedicine.com/portal/is_cleaning.shtml#top3 CANINE PARVOVIRUS INFORMATION CENTER http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_canine_parvovirus.html PARVO FAQS http://www.workingdogs.com/parvofaq.htm MYTHS and FACTS ABOUT CANINE PARVOVIRUS http://www.sheltermedicine.com/portal/is_parvovirus_canine.shtml#parvo2c

 

 

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