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Patti · 03-03-2009, 06:07 PM

So happy she is doing better and can come home.

lgoodall · 03-04-2009, 06:46 PM

That is such wonderful news. It seems like your little one will make it. I'm a newbie to Yorkie Talk. I really enjoy it, but I'm getting paronoid. Tucker is my first Yorkie, and is the smallest dog I've ever had. I read about all of these horible things happening to Yorkies, and I'm so frightened. I don't know what I would do if I lost Tucker. I've never lost a young animal. They've all lived to a ripe old age. I look at Tucker, and pray that he will live as long as my others have. How can they get Parvo if they've been vacinated? Am I being a worry wart? We are very careful with him, and he seems healthy. He's 4 months old, and will probably be under 5 lbs when he's grown We love him so much. Are Yorlies more susceptible to all of these illneses, or is it just that they're all posted on this sight?

ReesiesDad · 03-05-2009, 06:29 AM

We have a Border Collie that is Reesie's big buddy. Her name is Cindy. We had her spayed in her first year and she contracted Parvo while at the vet's. They put her on IV's for a few days and told us she wouldn't survive. We took her home as a long holiday weekend was coming up and there would be little support staff at the vet over the weekend. I try to think that the love and familiar surroundings is what did the trick. Cindy is now 10 years old, lightning fast all her life, happy, and she has a little buddy to watch out for in Reesie our three year old Yorkie.

livingdustmops · 03-05-2009, 07:52 AM

People need to be aware there is a new strain of Parvo called Parvo 2 that is coming into the US via Mexico (they think). The normal shots will not cover this new strain. I am aware of this because of friend of mine took her dog to a Dallas dog park and almost lost her little girl due to this. Her dog is now into a study with Pfizer to help determine a new vaccine.

Nancy1999 · 03-05-2009, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by livingdustmops

People need to be aware there is a new strain of Parvo called Parvo 2 that is coming into the US via Mexico (they think). The normal shots will not cover this new strain. I am aware of this because of friend of mine took her dog to a Dallas dog park and almost lost her little girl due to this. Her dog is now into a study with Pfizer to help determine a new vaccine.

Wow, this is the first I've heard of this, I hope you can make a new thread on this, and keep us updated.

ARCHIE · 03-05-2009, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by livingdustmops

People need to be aware there is a new strain of Parvo called Parvo 2 that is coming into the US via Mexico (they think). The normal shots will not cover this new strain. I am aware of this because of friend of mine took her dog to a Dallas dog park and almost lost her little girl due to this. Her dog is now into a study with Pfizer to help determine a new vaccine.

This is very scary. Just another reason to advoid dog parks.

I am so happy that your baby is doing so well. I wish her a complete
recovery.
Welcome to YT. Please keep us informed on her homecoming and
post pictures when she's better.

PrincessDiana · 03-05-2009, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by livingdustmops

People need to be aware there is a new strain of Parvo called Parvo 2 that is coming into the US via Mexico (they think). The normal shots will not cover this new strain. I am aware of this because of friend of mine took her dog to a Dallas dog park and almost lost her little girl due to this. Her dog is now into a study with Pfizer to help determine a new vaccine.

Is this the same strain? Pet Connection Blog » The ‘new strain of parvo’ hysteria and why it should stop

I'm not saying that article is legit or anything, I was just wondering. I found it quite informative.

It does scare me a little, though because we go to the dog park almost every other day. Hmmm.

LauraLove · 03-06-2009, 12:02 AM

oh! this is terrible

i am so sorry for your situation. How did your baby get it? did she have all her shots or did she contract parvo before she was done with her series?

im sure your baby will be fine since she is getting IV fluids which is very important so she doesnt dehydrate...here is a link that tells more about it...i think your baby have a better chance than 50%...i real they have more like an 80% chance of survival.

please keep us updated and of course, we will be thinking good thoughts for you and your baby

LauraLove · 03-06-2009, 12:02 AM

forgot the link...

Parvo FAQs

Lora · 03-06-2009, 10:59 AM

We brought Daisy home from the Hospital on Thursday. She is doing much better. The Vet said not to play with her for 3-4 days - they know she'll play because she's a puppy - but for US not to play WITH her. It's very hard not to play with her but we have to remind ourselves we almost lost her. The Vet finally admitted to us that we're very lucky to have her - they said that they really didn't think she would survive it since she is so small. Thank God she did. So far, so good. No problems yet.

Thank you ALL so much for your support and prayers. May God Bless each and every one of you.

phfgkl · 03-06-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by livingdustmops

People need to be aware there is a new strain of Parvo called Parvo 2 that is coming into the US via Mexico (they think). The normal shots will not cover this new strain. I am aware of this because of friend of mine took her dog to a Dallas dog park and almost lost her little girl due to this. Her dog is now into a study with Pfizer to help determine a new vaccine.

That's not true. The parvo 2 was first found in the us in 2006
Canine Parvovirus, What you should know about

BLEU BOY BARBER · 03-07-2009, 08:14 PM

I am happy about the ending to this PARVO story. SO HAPPY SHE IS HOME AND DOING WELL

crystalsmom · 03-07-2009, 08:22 PM

I'm so sorry to just be seeing this but sometimes it's nice to come in with the happy ending.

livingdustmops · 03-07-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by phfgkl

That's not true. The parvo 2 was first found in the us in 2006
Canine Parvovirus, What you should know about

Sorry I didn't add the (c) but I don't think I lied. My friends dog contacted this in the Fall of 2007 and the vaccinations did not protect her dog and she almost lost her. This is what she wrote:

Written: Sept 26 2008
While at the park this special girl was exposed to the new mutated strain of Parvo, now named Parvo 2 (c), which is suspect as coming in from Mexico and held on death's door for many weeks. The lot number from her vaccine was examined and found it did not provide coverage for this new mutated strain. Because she is only one of a handful of dogs who have contracted this new strain and lived, she now carries antibodies in her system to fight this and is involved in blood testing to help the Pfizer Labratories modify their vaccine so that other animals will not be put at risk.

03-03-2009, 06:07 PM	#16
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03-04-2009, 06:46 PM	#17
lgoodall YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Posts: 260	Parvo That is such wonderful news. It seems like your little one will make it. I'm a newbie to Yorkie Talk. I really enjoy it, but I'm getting paronoid. Tucker is my first Yorkie, and is the smallest dog I've ever had. I read about all of these horible things happening to Yorkies, and I'm so frightened. I don't know what I would do if I lost Tucker. I've never lost a young animal. They've all lived to a ripe old age. I look at Tucker, and pray that he will live as long as my others have. How can they get Parvo if they've been vacinated? Am I being a worry wart? We are very careful with him, and he seems healthy. He's 4 months old, and will probably be under 5 lbs when he's grown We love him so much. Are Yorlies more susceptible to all of these illneses, or is it just that they're all posted on this sight?

03-05-2009, 06:29 AM	#18
ReesiesDad YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Armada, Michigan Posts: 387	Parvo We have a Border Collie that is Reesie's big buddy. Her name is Cindy. We had her spayed in her first year and she contracted Parvo while at the vet's. They put her on IV's for a few days and told us she wouldn't survive. We took her home as a long holiday weekend was coming up and there would be little support staff at the vet over the weekend. I try to think that the love and familiar surroundings is what did the trick. Cindy is now 10 years old, lightning fast all her life, happy, and she has a little buddy to watch out for in Reesie our three year old Yorkie.

03-05-2009, 07:52 AM	#19
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	People need to be aware there is a new strain of Parvo called Parvo 2 that is coming into the US via Mexico (they think). The normal shots will not cover this new strain. I am aware of this because of friend of mine took her dog to a Dallas dog park and almost lost her little girl due to this. Her dog is now into a study with Pfizer to help determine a new vaccine. __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!

03-06-2009, 12:02 AM	#23
LauraLove Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Davis, CA Posts: 160 Blog Entries: 1	oh! this is terrible i am so sorry for your situation. How did your baby get it? did she have all her shots or did she contract parvo before she was done with her series? im sure your baby will be fine since she is getting IV fluids which is very important so she doesnt dehydrate...here is a link that tells more about it...i think your baby have a better chance than 50%...i real they have more like an 80% chance of survival. please keep us updated and of course, we will be thinking good thoughts for you and your baby __________________ ~LauraandBentley~

03-06-2009, 12:02 AM	#24
LauraLove Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Davis, CA Posts: 160 Blog Entries: 1	forgot the link... Parvo FAQs __________________ ~LauraandBentley~

03-06-2009, 10:59 AM	#25
Lora YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tornado, WV USA Posts: 4	DAISYMAE UPDATE - sorry it took me so long We brought Daisy home from the Hospital on Thursday. She is doing much better. The Vet said not to play with her for 3-4 days - they know she'll play because she's a puppy - but for US not to play WITH her. It's very hard not to play with her but we have to remind ourselves we almost lost her. The Vet finally admitted to us that we're very lucky to have her - they said that they really didn't think she would survive it since she is so small. Thank God she did. So far, so good. No problems yet. Thank you ALL so much for your support and prayers. May God Bless each and every one of you.

03-07-2009, 08:14 PM	#27
BLEU BOY BARBER Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,935	I am happy about the ending to this PARVO story. SO HAPPY SHE IS HOME AND DOING WELL __________________ *Spoiled Rotten Mama's Boy* *Bleu Boy 's Sophie* We Are Wrapped Around Your Little Paws Bleu Boy Barber Dedicated Atlanto Axial Subluxation Paw Parents

03-07-2009, 08:22 PM	#28
crystalsmom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,946	I'm so sorry to just be seeing this but sometimes it's nice to come in with the happy ending. __________________