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Parvo Puppy Question

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Question
"My puppy has had Parvo for 5 days he has been under the care of our local vet.  
I have been administering subcutaneous fluids and antibiotics at home for 4 days
now. He has been going to the vet every day to be checked and to get more
medicine but she is closed today and tomorrow. My problem is he has now started
to vomit blood (just today) and he just seems to be doing worse.  Is there any
advice you can give me?  I am worried that he may pass from a lack of protein!"  

Answer
Parvo virus infection in puppies is a disease that requires intensive care, IV fluids, IV antibiotics, sometimes plasma transfusions to maintain protein levels and round the clock nursing care. If you are trying to treat this pup at home I am afraid you are fighting a losing battle. I recommend you go to a 24 hr emergency vet hospital in your area as soon as possible and have the puppy admitted. Bloody vomit is hugely concerning.

Dr. G.