So... we have parvo.
 

Franklin that is, not me. Just when we thought all was clear, something else happens! :mad: He was supposed to go to the vet on Monday for his vaccinations after getting over worms and coccidia.

This morning he was really groggy and tired, but because I'm not home during the day, I just figured this was normal, sleepy Franklin behavior. After a while, he started making gagging noises. I tried to give him some water and food, but he wouldn't eat it. He began to seem REALLY lethargic. I thought maybe he was going into hypoglycemic shock because he hadn't eaten all day so I grabbed some honey (the best thing I could find) and rubbed in on his gums. He kept walking around, kinda dazed. He then started throwing up. His vomit was just clear and kind of foamy. This was when I really started to freak out. He started shaking and throwing up more and more. I called the closest emergency vet and brought him right away. They tested for Parvo, which immediately came back positive. Right now, he's staying at the clinic.. he'll be there for 2 nights. The vet gave him some vaccinations (for what, I'm not really sure) and he's hooked on IVs. They're also doing some blood work to see if anything else is wrong. I felt so bad leaving him there all alone. He just seemed so miserable. I left him his baby blanket and two toys. :( I miss my baby so much!! I cried nonstop the whole way home.

I asked the vet where he thought Franklin could've contracted it and he said that there were a lot of possibilities. We think he may have gotten it from the breeder, although not necessarily the result of poor breeding practices. He told me that Parvo is a very resilient virus that can live almost anywhere for extended amounts of time. Also, vaccinating early doesn't necessarily prevent Parvo (obviously) as the maternal antibodies can reverse the vaccines. It's also likely that we tracked it in our our clothing or shoes. We haven't taken Franklin outside yet because he's not done with vaccinations but we do live in an apartment where MANY other dogs live and defecate. :thumbdown

Anyway, it's not real hard to get so please please please be careful with your little ones, especially the puppies.

I hope my little guy pulls through. I'm doing everything I can to not call the vet to check up on him. I've already done that twice. :(

I am so sorry. You're right, it's very easy to get Parvo. I will be keep you and your furbaby in my prayers. Please keep us updated.

Oh Diana.. i'm so sorry... i just love little Franklin... be strong little man.. PLEASE keep us posted!!!

I am very sorry to hear about little Franklin, I hope that he gets well very, very soon.


~Marly

Iam so sorry, praying for you little guy.

I'm sorry to hear this. Good wishes for Franklin's speedy recovery. Hope he gets well soon.

Hugs to Franklin. Poor baby just can't get well. I thought we had it bad because Chloe got Kennel cough FROM the vaccine. Parvo is def. worse. Hope he feels better soon.
PS. I LOVE Franklin's name! So cute!

I'm so sorry to hear your baby Franklin is so sick you are both in my prayers :hands:

So sorry to hear of Franklins illness. Please remember that Parvo is everywhere you and Franklin have touched and walked. The only way to get rid of it is to bleach everything. It can be in your home for over a year. I hate Parvo. Been there, done that. Prayers for a speedy recovery!!!

I'm sorry about this.:(

Please find out what this vet "vaccinated" for. It is not normal (from what I have read) to do so when a dog is so sick. The immune system has to respond to those vaccines and is doing all it can to defeat the virus. Injections are one thing, vaccines are another. I don't think I'd be too happy unless they can give you a good reason...

Nasty stuff that Parvo. I lost a puppy to it years ago and she too had contacted it at the breeders house because the very day I brought her home she vomit in the car and then in the house and finally bloody puddles and the odor was horrible. I had another dog who was over a year old and had already had her second Parvo booster but she still got a nasty dose of it. I do hope your baby pulls thru this and I don't blame you for worring like you are. Maybe you can just go visit your little one. I'm sure he would love to see you. Make sure you scrub EVERYTHING with some bleach and water.

Prayers on the way for your precious Franklin:hands:

I'm sorry, that was a typo. Injection, not vaccination. I believe it's some kind of medication to help secondary infections.

We are sending prayers and well wishes your way. Call the vet if it will make you rest easier. It is so hard when our babies are away from us and are sick.

I am so sorry for Franklin....Prayers that he gets well soon



Joyce

I already went out and bought bleach. The vet told me, but I can't remember the bleach to water ratio.. do you remember what you used?

Parvo sucks...Praying for Franklin's speedy recovery...back home with Mommie realllll soon

They gave Chloe a cortisone injection to help with her cough. Maybe he got some Cortisone.

oh no! :( So sorry to hear this. I know Parvo is nasty! Hope Franklin is feeling better soon!

I heard if a puppy gets parvo and recovers..they wont get it again...does anyone know that to be a fact?

I'm so sorry :( You were being so careful and he still got it.. gosh..that's scary isn't it? I hope he recovers. I know you must miss him and be so worried

The emergency vet told me that if he recovered, it would be likely that he'd have a lifelong immunity. But I'm not sure. :confused:

If I remember correctly, its supposed to be 1 tablespoon to 1 gallon of water. I put more than that, probably 1/4 cup per gallon, on my tile floors, bathroom and kitchen sinks and the outside yard, doors. I also got a parvocide from Ryans Pet Supply for carpet and color sensitive laundry. I bleached all the dishes too. Good luck!!

I believe if a puppy gets Parvo, it can also get it again as there are many strains now.

Okay, that makes lots more sense.

Okay so for those of you who have had puppies with parvo, how much disinfecting did you do?

Franklin has been ALL over my house. I can bleach the tile floors in the kitchen and bathroom... should I get the walls? There's not much I can do about the carpet.... what about furniture?

Also, as far as washable items go... like bedding and clothing (both his and mine) is washing in hot water enough? I've already washed most of his bedding (they were actually in the wash when I rushed him to the vet). Should I rewash it all in bleach?

And lastly, what should I do about his toys and bowls and whatnot? I already plan on throwing all bullysticks and chewables away but what about his toys? He has both hard and soft chew toys that I would just hate to throw away. :( Do you think I can wash them?

Thanks for any advice, and thank you all for your kind thoughts and prayers. If Franklin does indeed survive, there's no chance in h*ll he'll get it again. I'll make sure of that.

can you steam clean your carpets?
and for his toys... well i think i\'d throw out what you can... esp ones he has played with frequently.. the hard ones you can wipe down with bleach.. ??

Poor baby. You are both in my prayers.

I would wash everything again with bleach. you can\'t be too safe. I\'d see if Petsmart has something you can use on your carpets and furniture for killing parvo. I\'d wipe everything with bleach..and throw the rest away

sounds like you caught it in time just be very cautious for your other babies start sterilizing now this stuff stays around bleach hot water and especially your shoes praying or franklin and watching other threads too