Your post is a lot to digest. First off, I hope Noah has a complete recovery. Since you are out of town for the next 5 days, there's not much to do but trust the vet and the course of treatment.
The usual symptoms of parvo are vomiting and diarrhea. I've never had a dog with it but it's said the diarrhea is greyish in color and has a distinctive odor. The incubation period is 7-14 days so it would seem that, if it is parvo, it didn't come from the breeder (you've had Noah for 19 days with no symptoms).
I have read of false positives for parvo due to recent vaccinations and, just by what you described, it sounds like Noah had a vaccine reaction. Could he have also had low blood sugar? Yes, but the vet should have noticed that in examining the pup before giving any shot and not given the shot if that was the case. A trained eye should have noticed that. Vaccines should never be given to a dog that is not completely healthy.
I'm a little confused why Allie was given another round of shots. Three rounds is the typical regimen and she had already had that. Also, I would never give rabies at the same time as other vaccines. It is too taxing on a small dog's system.
Yes, Albon is used to treat coccidia. Pups may have it but it may not be expressed until they are stressed, such as going to a new environment. Not sure if I agree with the breeder's explanation, but some breeders do use Albon as a 'just in case' type thing...or they may have had it in pups before. Not all pups have coccidia, but Albon is fairly benign and some do use it as a matter of course.
I think your main issue, besides Noah's recovery, is to know for sure if it is parvo. He will shed the virus for some time after coming home and a thorough cleaning with bleach is needed. Actually, if he has it, he has already shed the virus so the cleaning is necessary. Also, anyone that has been in your home may have carried the virus out on their shoes and taken it home, or to other places.
Hopefully, some of our more medically trained members can give you more info. For the moment, I don't see any option for you but to assume it is parvo and act accordingly. Again, best wishes for Noah...and Allie. |