Parvo Disease – Misinformation That Could Kill Your Dog
The Canine Parvovirus is one of the biggest killers of dogs today, which is why where is so much information on the Internet about it.
We monitor the websites and blogs for news about Parvo on a daily basis, so we see all sorts of stuff being published, but the problem is that a lot of this so-called information is actually mis-information, and when you’re talking about a virus as lethal as Parvo, then if you believe what these sites and blogs tell you, then you could end up losing your dog unnecessarily.
Now, you may well be wondering, so how can I trust what you’re telling me?
Well, as you’ll see from the sidebar to the right, we have helped treat over 4,510 dogs (and cats) since March 2007, so we have a ton of experience with this virus – probably more than most vets encounter in a life-time.
So, to illustrate what we mean about this mis-information, and without picking on the site specifically (it’s just the most recent article we came across), please have a quick read of an article called “How Do You Know if Your Dog Has Parvovirus?” on a site called Biopathics Research before returning here (otherwise the rest of what we have to say won’t make a great deal of sense).
(This article will open up in a new browser window, so when you’re done, you can just close it and you’ll be back here.)
OK, so you’ve read that article and you’re back.
As we said, it’s a relatively short article, so you’re probably wondering, what on earth is wrong with it?
Well, on one level, nothing – it’s trying to educate dog owners about the dangers of Parvo.
But sadly, the article doesn’t tell you the full story, and that’s dangerous too.
Firstly, the list of Parvo symptoms is dangerously incomplete.
While it’s true that many people do know that Parvo causes diarrhea (especially foul-smelling diarrhea that often contains blood) and vomiting, what this article fails to mention is that physical symptoms such as these are not what you usually see first.
No, the most common early signs of Parvo are behavioural in nature: you’ll find that your dog loses his appetite and won’t eat, he may not want to drink either, and he’ll probably appear lethargic and not want to play like he usually does.
Now, we’re not saying that these signs definitely indicate Parvo, but they can and often do, and to not notice these and/or ignore them is a potentially fatal mistake to make, because by the time you find that your dog start vomiting and having diarrhea, you can already have wasted one or more precious days – days that your dog may not have.
And this brings us on to the second problem with this article.
They do state that Parvo can kill a dog within two days, and that’s probably already scary enough, but the sad fact is that this virus, especially the latest 2c strain, can claim a dog’s life within as little as five hours after the first bout of diarrhea.
This is not scare-mongering – this has actually happened to at least one of our customers!
That is so fast that, even if you could get your dog to a vet’s in time, which is sometimes doubtful given that Parvo can strike at any time of day and night, and frequently does (i.e. when there are no vets open), it probably doesn’t give you enough time to save him.
And that’s just one of the reasons why we strongly encourage all dog owners to have a Parvo Treatment Kit on hand at all times, because that way, you can start treatment the instant you notice anything wrong. As with any illness, the sooner you start treatment, the better chance you have of a successful outcome.
Finally, and although the above-referenced article does not commit this final sin, this would be an appropriate time to point out too that many sites (and vets) will talk about dogs being “immune to Parvo” once they’ve had their first series of puppy shots and have reached 20 weeks of age.
Unfortunately, this is simply not true!
We have had many customers whose dogs are fully-vaccinated and up-to-date with all of their shots, and this includes both puppies and adult dogs up to five years of age, who are getting Parvo – full-blown Parvo, that is, which can and does kill them if they are not treated promptly and correctly.
So, please, do not believe everything you read on the Internet about Parvo (or even everything your vet tells you), because it may cost your beloved pet his life.
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Well done!!!!!!!! Least someone is doing their best to get the correct information out there to dog owners. I know too well the effects of parvovirus, with my puppy dying from it
If I had of realised the early signs such as lethargy and not eating then I believe my puppy would still be alive. Do not ignore these initial signs as it may cost you your dogs life.
I guess I have been really ignorant. I had never heard of Parvo. I now have been introduced to it. My 5 month old has it. He was in the hospital for 2 days. At home now, still vomiting, he is dying. I plan to take him to the Humane Society on Sunday. My heart is broken over this. I love dogs, but this has broken my spirit. It will be a very long time before I get another pet.
Deb,
Firstly, we are sorry, of course, to hear that your puppy has Parvo.
Far too many dog owners (and some breeders) have never heard of this disease, and in our view, this is part of an information pack that should be provided when you first get the dog, wherever you get him from.
The important thing is what you do now.
Now, you have to realise that if you take him to the Humane Society, they will probably just put him down. This, of course, gives him a zero chance of survival, and it’s a decision you’ll have to live with forever.
What we would suggest is placing an order for one of our Parvo Treatment Kits.
We can’t guarantee that any dog will survive, but we can guarantee that if you have him put down, he definitely won’t make it, which is why we never, ever give up on any animal.
This being weekend, we can’t ship orders out now until Monday, for delivery on Tuesday. However, all of our customers are also provided with our comprehensive Parvo Treatment Guide.
Apart from telling you exactly how to use the products in the Parvo Treatment Kit, it also contains various home remedies that are designed to keep sick dogs going for several days.
There is a detailed shopping list of items you’ll be able to get at somewhere like Walmart, and maybe a Walgreens and a pet store, and there are a few simple recipes that you’ll need to make using these ingredients.
Finally, our Parvo Treatment Guide tells you exactly how much to give of these home remedies, and when.
You need to be aware that treating Parvo at home requires an aggressive treatment schedule – you’ll need to administer something every hour, day and night, for several days.
However, this protocol has proven very successful, and as you’ll see from this page, we’ve helped treat over 3,900 dogs (and cats) over the past few years.
Far too many people don’t find our site until it’s too late, or decide not to because they come under a lot of pressure from friends and family to take their sick pet to the vet’s, but as you’ve probably already discovered, vets charge a lot of money ($500 to $12,000 in our experience), and their success rate is only around 50%, compared to about 90% using our home treatment kit.
If you don’t do everything in your power to try to save your dog, then you’ll always be wondering “what if?”
If you want to place your order, then our Product Calculator will tell you exactly what you need to get.
Whatever you decide to do, we hope your doggie pulls through.
Thanks for this information that truly can save your dogs life. It’s true, the internet offers a wealth of helpful information, the big downside being that often the information being offered is incomplete or even downright wrong (misleading).
My mum lost her dog to parvo last year. We had never heard of parvo before, like so many other dog lovers, and there seemed to be nothing we could have done to save Miras (a beautiful German shepherd) life. Now we know better. Since then mum didn’t want to consider having a pet again, but I hope that by the end of this year she will be ready for another one.
Walter Baer
Thank you so much for sharing this valuable information, I am really a dog lover and I do not want my dogs to have this kind of disease
How long does it from the day that a puppy is exposed to Parvo that you can tell it is sick? URGENT!
Thanks
Jasmine,
You will see symptoms any time from three to fifteen days after a dog has been exposed, although most dogs show symptoms after five to seven days.
Usually (but not always), you’ll see behavioural symptoms first, such as not eating / loss of appetite, lethargy / not wanting to play, maybe not drinking and depression.
Physical symptoms normally follow shortly (hours to a day or two) thereafter, and these include vomiting, diarrhea / bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and fever or chills.
If you see any of these symptoms, it’s safest to assume that it is Parvo, even though other diseases and illnesses (e.g. Campylobacter) can mimic Parvo, as this Parvovirus does not wait around while you decide what to do.
If you wish to order a Safe, Affordable, Natural and Effective home Parvo treatment kit, you can do so here: http://www.ParvoEmergencyTreatment.com/