I went the no vaccine route. Pup was isolated in my backyard away from all dogs. I feed a raw diet and I don't myself deal with dogs. No dog contact whatsoever. YET this evening my 3 month old GSD is in an isolation ward with an IV fighting Parvo.
This disease is tremendously susceptible to pups and particularly working breeds (Dobies, rotties especially)for some weird reason. The virus is amazingly hardy, surviving for months, through the winter, etc. Frankly, a dog is unlikely NOT to be exposed to this virus over time. It's that bad.
And I'm looking at several thousand $$ and maybe he'll survive.
Everyone is entitled to an opinion, but my distinct opinion is that a minimum of Parvo, Distemper and Rabies is necessary. I made the wrong decision to not have Dist and Parvo shots. My opinion only.
I have never used it myself but it was highly recommended to me by several experienced breeders (raw-feeding no vaccine breeders). It's a herbal remedy that's supposed to help a dog overcome parvo and it's meant to be given in addition to the supportive care & antibiotics that the vets use.
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My 10 year old chihuahua got parvo 3 days after we got her, and she supposedly had her parvo shot, so don't beat yourself up. She pulled through with a couple of scares. I sympathize with you on the expense, but keep your head up. He can pull through this...
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My 10 year old chihuahua got parvo 3 days after we got her, and she supposedly had her parvo shot, so don't beat yourself up. She pulled through with a couple of scares. I sympathize with you on the expense, but keep your head up. He can pull through this...
My prayers are with you both....
Yes, I read up on it today and saw that there is a window when any pup can get it, shots or no shots.
I'm so glad you posted. Ted's dog is an otherwise healthy pup who has been on a fresh raw diet and great supplements. I think he has a recovery edge that many dogs don't have.
Actually they are all surprised. I was told there would be days of this, and that today would actually be the worst. He showed the first signs Saturday nite at 12:00, and last BM, etc was at 8:00PM on Sun. No vomit or BM since then, and blood values are all holding. Today is actually a very good day.
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Great news Ted! Glad to hear he is in the road to recovery. And if I'm not mistaken, he should have great immunity now from parvo without the vaccine complications. Hard way to get it, but you should have no more worries!
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