So... we have parvo.

[abbey46923]

my daughter just lost her dog (not a YT) a couple of weeks ago to parvo, she was so upset. She rescued this dog from some people who were not taking care of it properly, unfortunatly it was to late for the pup.

[PrincessDiana]

Originally Posted by janelles

Hi
I just wanted to tell you that Tootsie is a Parvo survivor. In spite of the fact that she had had all the necessary shots, she came down with it, at six months. She contracted it from a little puppy that we had brought into the home, as a little companion for her. He became very, very, sick, and they could not pull him through. He was only ten weeks old and very tiny. That alone, devastated my husband and I.
A few days later, I didn't like the way Tootsie was acting, we took her to our vet, they gave her a parvo test, and sure enough she had it.
We rushed her to the emergency clinic, where they grabbed her right out of my arms, and immediately started an I.V. (It is very important that they have fluids and do not get dehydrated) I had never left her, and it was so very hard on us both. To make a long story short, she spent the weekend. they pulled her through, and we were able to pick her up on Sunday. They assured us, that none of her organs were damaged, Thank God!
While she was away,on the advice of the vets, we scrubbed the whole house from top to botton with a bleach solution, threw out all the toys that her and the puppy had come in contact with, also her bed, and replaced it with a new one. This was done,on the advice of the vets, as a prevention, in case my daughter or anyone else were to bring their dogs into our house.
What I am trying to say, is that they can survive paro, it sounds as though you have gotten him in soon enough.
Anyways, she is eighteen months old, and very healthy.
Janelles

Thank you very much for your encouraging words. He seems to be doing better so we're keeping our fingers crossed.

[scrappysmom]

glad to hear he"s doing better.

[janelles]

Hi
You asked if you needed to scrub the walls? I didn't, but I did every floor in the house, even our hardwood floors with bleach. We also sprinkled it over the carpets.I just didn't care if anything happened to our floors or rugs, just wanted Tootsie better. Anywhere Franklin has been, his bedding, soak his toys in bleach, or toss them away.
I know how devastating this can be. It is so terribly hard when you are upset enough as it is, to have to go around cleaning especially with bleach. (Be sure to wear rubber gloves) I could hardly see to clean, because my eyes were filled with tears, so I know how you are feeling. Hang in there.
How is Franklin today? Everyday is a bonus, and closer to getting him healthy again.
I was assured that once they get it, the possibility of them getting again is very rare. If I can help in any way, pm me.
Remember, Tootsie survived and I'm sure Franklin will, too.
Best of Luck
Janice

[Rusty's Momma]

Diana,
I hate to hear that Franklin has had such a hard time. Poor baby cant catch a break it sounds like....
I am glad to hear he is doing a little better and hope he continues to pull through. I will be thinking of you guys...
I you need ANYTHING... I am just a hop & a skip away

[mypreciouspups]

I just wanted to add that my daughters sara is a parvo surviver..we believe the breeder who had told me all shots were done, could have given her parvo shots, and they may have been outdated.. apparently this happens a lot with breeders who give parvo shots themselves..

Hope all is going better for franklin at this time..

pooh's mum

[bjh]

Originally Posted by mypreciouspups

I just wanted to add that my daughters sara is a parvo surviver..we believe the breeder who had told me all shots were done, could have given her parvo shots, and they may have been outdated.. apparently this happens a lot with breeders who give parvo shots themselves..

Hope all is going better for franklin at this time..

pooh's mum

Actually the problem is that too many breeders are giving the shots to puppies too young. If you give a shot to a 6 or 7 week old puppy that is still nursing some then that puppy has the immunization for parvo already from its mother and the shot does no good. Then, say the mother's immunization wears off the puppy around 9 or 10 weeks before the pup has his second shot then he can get parvo if exposed. That is why it is best to not start the shots until the puppies are older. In the mean time, if you do get a new puppy then do not put him on the ground in areas where other dogs can go. Don't let puppies lick you shoes if you have been to the vets or other public areas. Also, puppies that are in poor health or under stress are more likely to get parvo if they have been exposed to it. I have actually heard of puppies getting parvo from the shot but I don't really know if that is so or not. The incubation period for parvo is 4 days to 2 weeks.

[mypreciouspups]

Originally Posted by bjh

Actually the problem is that too many breeders are giving the shots to puppies too young. If you give a shot to a 6 or 7 week old puppy that is still nursing some then that puppy has the immunization for parvo already from its mother and the shot does no good. Then, say the mother's immunization wears off the puppy around 9 or 10 weeks before the pup has his second shot then he can get parvo if exposed. That is why it is best to not start the shots until the puppies are older. In the mean time, if you do get a new puppy then do not put him on the ground in areas where other dogs can go. Don't let puppies lick you shoes if you have been to the vets or other public areas. Also, puppies that are in poor health or under stress are more likely to get parvo if they have been exposed to it. I have actually heard of puppies getting parvo from the shot but I don't really know if that is so or not. The incubation period for parvo is 4 days to 2 weeks.

Apparently 10 days from contact.. is when parvo shows.. this is what I was told when sara got parvo.. as for shots.. canada and the states differ a tad..
In the states they start as early as 6 weeks giving shots for parvo.. I am talking vets not breeders.. canada is 8 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks and my vet in canada will not give the rabies at that 16 week.. he gets me to wait.. does not give two needles at the same time...

These little guys need to be so protected.. away from the elements., strangers should not see them.. hold them or be close to them.. at those ages they are so vulnerable. People just do not understand about parvo and many have never heard about this. In fact many sell their puppies far to early with not one shot given.. people laugh at me saying I am over protective..

pooh's mum

[ellie81]

oh poor baby, I hope he gets better soon. Praying for him...
For sure Parvo can be dangerous, but I know many dogs that had recovered from it, including a chi that I had when I was young.

[yoyo27]

I hope Franklin gets home and gets better. Its sounds like he is doing better right now. I hear that some kennel in our town has it. I don't know the people but have been told I don't needed the dogs out to bring it back to them. Isn't that the scary part, you don't know where it is or if you have brought it back to you little ones and how terrible. I thought I was safe if I wasn't out around with the dogs out where it was. Or me not being at that kennel. But I'm finding out all I have to be is in a store and pick it up on my clothing and bring it home. How do we protect our little ones.

[a2luckygirl]

Myself, I'd pitch it all, but my vet scared me on that stuff years ago! I just think that keeping food bowls, ect is just not worth the expense of treating for parvo- i'd pitch everything i could- that is just IMO! Even if that dog cannot get it again- some dog could! i'd burn it!

[autumn star]

So glad to hear that Franklin is doing better! I hope all continues to go as well!

[bjh]

My recommendation on vaccinations is if you are a breeder and give shots yourself then order them from a reputable place. I get mine from Revival Animal Health Products. I give only distemper and parvo starting at 10 weeks. I do not recommend buying vaccinations from feed stores. I can understand vaccinating the larger breeds of dogs at 8 weeks because they are normally weaned earlier and they are bigger. Yorkies are so tiny and vaccinations can be so hard on them. You just cannot see the dangers you may be causing by over vaccinating until it is too late. Too many breeders rush the puppies out the door too early and think they are doing good by vaccinating them first.

I hope Franklin makes a full recovery. He will need to be kept away from all other dogs for one month. Also, I don't know if he was let outside to poo or not but parvo can live in the yard for up to 6 months. I don't know if there is anything you can do about that.

[mypreciouspups]

Originally Posted by bjh

My recommendation on vaccinations is if you are a breeder and give shots yourself then order them from a reputable place. I get mine from Revival Animal Health Products. I give only distemper and parvo starting at 10 weeks. I do not recommend buying vaccinations from feed stores. I can understand vaccinating the larger breeds of dogs at 8 weeks because they are normally weaned earlier and they are bigger. Yorkies are so tiny and vaccinations can be so hard on them. You just cannot see the dangers you may be causing by over vaccinating until it is too late. Too many breeders rush the puppies out the door too early and think they are doing good by vaccinating them first.

I hope Franklin makes a full recovery. He will need to be kept away from all other dogs for one month. Also, I don't know if he was let outside to poo or not but parvo can live in the yard for up to 6 months. I don't know if there is anything you can do about that.

you are absolutely right.. my vet gives half shots, or smaller depending on size.. he is very stern about and with the tiny dogs.. I do breed, but I also want my vets signature on paperwork verifying shots given.. I do need breed enough to warrant my having the vaccines on hand. But your so right about breeders buying from the wrong place, mostly to save money and have a larger profit. In face my vet in florida was telling me last week about a woman that just bought a yorkie, and took the puppy to see her. Asking the vet if what the breeder sold her for 75.00 for her puppy was ok to use.. My vet told her NOT and that is used on horses not tiny yorkies.. good think this woman was smart enough to ask the vet these questions..

pooh's mum

[PrincessDiana]

Originally Posted by bjh

My recommendation on vaccinations is if you are a breeder and give shots yourself then order them from a reputable place. I get mine from Revival Animal Health Products. I give only distemper and parvo starting at 10 weeks. I do not recommend buying vaccinations from feed stores. I can understand vaccinating the larger breeds of dogs at 8 weeks because they are normally weaned earlier and they are bigger. Yorkies are so tiny and vaccinations can be so hard on them. You just cannot see the dangers you may be causing by over vaccinating until it is too late. Too many breeders rush the puppies out the door too early and think they are doing good by vaccinating them first.

I hope Franklin makes a full recovery. He will need to be kept away from all other dogs for one month. Also, I don't know if he was let outside to poo or not but parvo can live in the yard for up to 6 months. I don't know if there is anything you can do about that.

He has been kept away from all other dogs and will continue to be, and he's pee pad trained. I was really really careful and he still got it. :/