Parvovirus

Today, I discharged a patient after three days of confinement. She is suspected to have parvoviral infection with symptoms of bloody diarrhea, lethargy, inappetence and vomiting. Although her vaccination is updated, it is still possible to contact the disease especially if the dog has poor immune system. She is better than before and seems fighting the disease by being responsive and alert. She was given IV fluid and 10 different kinds of medicines/supplements such as antibiotic, antiemetic, antacid, immunostimulant, vitamins, steroids, antiviral and antihemorrhagic. Aside from that, she was force fed with Prescription Diet A/D or intestinal diet. Because of financial problem, she was discharged earlier and with less diagnostic tests. I just hope that she will be taken cared of by her owners. I believe that she has a great chance of survival. Upon follow-up, the dog is now okay and doing very well. He is now scheduled to continue the vaccination schedule.