>
>
>
My dog is 1 year and 8 months old. She was diagnosed with Parvo last Monday. Today is day 8 since she started with symptoms. I give her 200 mil of sub q fluids/anti nausea/anti diarrhea plus pedialyte and baby food. She’s still very lethargic and has no interest in eating. Only sleeping. Is this normal? Vet is closed today. She’s also on antibiotics. I’m really trying but I’m worried that I’m not doing enough. Please help?
Updated On May 25th, 2020
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 7 months old | 14 lbs
Answered By Dr. Elizabeth 118
Veterinarian
This question includes photos that may contain sensitive content. Click to view.
View more to consider that the photos may include sensitive content.
Most pets will begin showing signs of recovery after 4-5 days of starting treatment. It sounds like Celie is still not doing as well as expected and that is concerning. I recommend to have her examined again. Have her bloodwork checked to see if she is struggling with low blood protein levels or low platelet numbers. Some pets may need additional colloid fluids or a plasma transfusion. Your veterinarian may also need to do an x-ray to see if there is something else going on like an intestinal blockage.
Celie should also be eating a bland diet. I recommend one of the prescription diets like Hill's i/d or Royal Canin gastrointestinal. She may need to be force fed (but only do so with your veterinarian's approval). If you do continue to feed her baby food, make sure there are no onions or garlic in the ingredients. If you cannot get food into her easily, she may need a feeding tube placed or other form of parenternal nutrition.
It sounds like you are trying very hard. I can't say if she should be examined tonight or not since I can't examine her and don't know what condition she is in. If she is declining though, she should be examined tonight for sure. Definitely have her checked first thing tomorrow morning if she does not go in tonight.
I hope this helps and that Celie starts to recover as expected.
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Other Answers