Archive for February 22nd, 2010
The Canine Parvovirus often strikes at the least opportune moment (not that there’s ever a good time for your dog to be stricken by Parvo, of course) - you may find it’s 3:00am on a Sunday morning, and the vet’s clinic is closed.
So, what can you do?
You may already be aware that Parvo dogs can dehydrate rapidly, which is why vets will put them on an IV drip, but of course IV drips are not something you can just pick up at Walmart.
And if you don’t know about the risks of dehydration, a quick bit of research on the Internet will soon point you in the right direction.
The good news is that there is a home hydration therapy that is, in the vast majority of cases, at least as effective as IV fluids and Sub Q fluids …
… and it’s called the Parvo Emergency Tea Recipe.
What is it? Read the rest of this entry »