What Can Help a Puppy Go Through Parvovirus?

Parvovirus primarily strikes puppies 6 weeks to 6 months of age. Without treatment, 80 percent will die. With treatment, 85 percent will live. Vaccinations against parvovirus are widely available.

  1. What Pharmaceuticals Cannot Do

    • No pharmaceutical anti-viral medication is currently available to combat parvovirus. Conventional treatments focus on support and reducing the risk of secondary problems.

    Intravenous Fluids

    • Intravenous fluids help keep puppies with parvovirus hydrated and their electrolyte balances (like sodium and potassium) relatively normal. Both dehydration and electrolyte imbalance can cause death.

    Anti-nausea Drugs

    • Anti-nausea, or antiemetic, drugs keep the puppy more comfortable and help the animal retain vital fluids.

    Antibiotics

    • Though antibiotics are ineffective against viruses, dogs with parvovirus are vulnerable to secondary bacterial infections caused by tissue damage and low white blood cell counts.

    Parvaid

    • Parvaid is a natural compound high in Vitamin C and antioxidants. It is designed to help heal tissue, increase white blood cell count and soothe mucous membranes, among other benefits.

    Vibracta Plus

    • Vibracta Plus is a blend of herbs used to increase immunity and combat viral and bacterial infections. It is designed to be used with Parvaid.