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velobabe · 04-06-2009, 04:34 PM

I have horrible memories of Parvo as a child, one of which was coming home from school on my 11th birthday and finding my Sheperd/St Bernard mix "Baby" gone from that dreaded disease. One of the worst sights I've ever seen in my life. Fortunately, THANK GOD, there is so much more they can do to save them now and many are more are aware of the warning signs, since time is so important. We had no clue....

Macy is in wonderful hands and I am praying she returns home to you soon, so you can give her the spoiling she deserves. She'll be in my prayers!

bchgirl · 04-06-2009, 04:37 PM

Sending prayers for Macy...sounds like she's doing well.

Just a side note - your story is the very reason I do not take my animals into petsmart. There is no way of knowing what germs have been brought into that store. I really cringe when I see anyone with a puppy inside there.

Ladymom · 04-06-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bchgirl

Sending prayers for Macy...sounds like she's doing well.

Just a side note - your story is the very reason I do not take my animals into petsmart. There is no way of knowing what germs have been brought into that store. I really cringe when I see anyone with a puppy inside there.

I agree.

My sister's vet said taking your dog to Petsmart was like letting your child play on the floor of a public bathroom.

PANAMA69 · 04-06-2009, 06:22 PM

So sorry to hear about Macy, hope she get better soon

codence · 04-06-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladymom

I agree.

My sister's vet said taking your dog to Petsmart was like letting your child play on the floor of a public bathroom.

Good way to put it I guess. For me I knew bringing them somewhere like that was bad until fully vaccinated but I thought it was okay. It never seemed wrong. Their sign states no dogs allowed in PetsMart except those fully vaccinated. But apparently there are so many who don't see this or don't care. If anyone saw my post about a month back, my cousin is staying with me temporarily and brought home a stray dog...yup a stray around puppies! It cause a lot of issues and I told her it had to go. I'm all for rescuing dogs, but this was just inappropriate. The dog stayed for a week but was separated from our dogs and she cleaned up all messes it made outside. A part of me can't help but wonder if this was the reason. I guess it doesn't matter. My main concern is Macy's health now. She's just the sweetest girl. I can't wait to have her home.

codence · 04-06-2009, 08:31 PM

Oh and here's a pick I took of Macy when taking her from emergency to the regular vet. Sorry they're just from my cell phone so they don't come in very well. I was SOOO happy to see her.

Ladymom · 04-06-2009, 08:58 PM

Ah, what a sweet little girl. Give her a hug for me.

BamaFan121s · 04-07-2009, 06:38 AM

In regards to the earlier comment that stated vets 'around here' start vaccines at 6 weeks. Sadly, that IS very accurate. However, some of us 'around here' use our brains and decide otherwise instead of just going along with the standard vet protocol and wait until pups are older to have their vaccines administered. Just because a vet will do them that early and some recommend it, doesn't mean you have to adhere to it.

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Originally Posted by julietimothy

not sure where you all are from but all the vets around here start shots a 6 weeks old then every two weeks. So she would have all shots at 12 weeks.

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Originally Posted by Ladymom

If that is the case, you people need to start educating your local vets. Dr. Dodd's vaccine protocol, which has been adopted by 27 plus vet schools, recommends the first vaccines not be given until 9-10 weeks old.

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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

I know some vets still start at 6 weeks even though current protocol says that is too early.

chandracz · 04-07-2009, 06:53 AM

Awwwwww i'm so glad that she's doing better and she looks so happy to be back with mommy!!!!!! Hugs and kisses to both your babies!!!!!!! xoxo

fon · 04-07-2009, 08:01 AM

I hope she will be ok, keeping her in my thoughts and prayers.

mlm512 · 04-07-2009, 08:31 AM

If your dog got tested for parvo and it came out negative, does that mean that the puppy will never get the virus?

sunshinnes · 04-07-2009, 08:31 AM

We are so glad to know she is doing better hugs and kiss from CoCo and Shawn

MyFairLacy · 04-07-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mlm512

If your dog got tested for parvo and it came out negative, does that mean that the puppy will never get the virus?

no, it just means that the puppy did not have the parvo virus at the time of the parvo test. If not vaccinated well and exposed after the test, the puppy could then become infected and then test positive on a parvo test

maddie my baby · 04-09-2009, 07:22 PM

I was speaking to my vet the other day about this, some vets say 3 shots complete a series and some say 4, he goes with 4.

04-06-2009, 04:34 PM	#31
velobabe Mommy's Lil' Piper Cub Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,333	I have horrible memories of Parvo as a child, one of which was coming home from school on my 11th birthday and finding my Sheperd/St Bernard mix "Baby" gone from that dreaded disease. One of the worst sights I've ever seen in my life. Fortunately, THANK GOD, there is so much more they can do to save them now and many are more are aware of the warning signs, since time is so important. We had no clue.... Macy is in wonderful hands and I am praying she returns home to you soon, so you can give her the spoiling she deserves. She'll be in my prayers! __________________ Tammy & Piper ~Yorkies Are Not Our Whole Life, But They Make Our Lives Whole~

04-06-2009, 04:37 PM	#32
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	Sending prayers for Macy...sounds like she's doing well. Just a side note - your story is the very reason I do not take my animals into petsmart. There is no way of knowing what germs have been brought into that store. I really cringe when I see anyone with a puppy inside there. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

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04-07-2009, 06:53 AM	#39
chandracz ♥I Luv my BaileyBlue♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,855	Awwwwww i'm so glad that she's doing better and she looks so happy to be back with mommy!!!!!! Hugs and kisses to both your babies!!!!!!! xoxo __________________ Chandra, Bailey Blue's mama

04-07-2009, 08:01 AM	#40
fon YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chambersburg pa Posts: 316 Blog Entries: 1	I hope she will be ok, keeping her in my thoughts and prayers. __________________ Fon ,JaceyTaleighGunner RIP Sierra 6/27/00-7/2/2008 RIP Cassie 1/8/01-12-14-10

04-07-2009, 08:31 AM	#41
mlm512 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ridgewood, NJ, USA Posts: 18	Question? If your dog got tested for parvo and it came out negative, does that mean that the puppy will never get the virus?

04-07-2009, 08:31 AM	#42
sunshinnes Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saint petersburg, florida Posts: 447	We are so glad to know she is doing better hugs and kiss from CoCo and Shawn __________________ CoCo's Mommy

04-09-2009, 07:22 PM	#44
maddie my baby Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: gerogia Posts: 292	parvo I was speaking to my vet the other day about this, some vets say 3 shots complete a series and some say 4, he goes with 4.