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Parvo is a virus. The only way to treat any virus is palliative.. that is you treat the symptoms. There IS a 'new' drug out that is in the early stages or testing and use called Tamiflu that has appeared to be successfully managing Parvo. You could speak to your vetinarian about the treatment options available using this drug. This drug is also being used as an antiviral to treat humans. Tamiflu informationAbout Parvo Treatmentquote: THE BASICS
FLUID THERAPY: Parvo puppy
Rolly Flores - Parvo Survivor just before discharge from the hospital
One of the ways parvo can kill is via the metabolic derangements that occur with dehydration. It is crucial to replace the vast fluid losses (from vomiting and diarrhea) with intravenous fluids. Fluids are given as a steady drip rather than simply under the skin so that absorption into the circulation is direct. Potassium is usually added to the fluids in order to maintain electrolyte balance. Dextrose (sugar) is also frequently added as the stress of the disease may lower blood sugar especially in a very small puppy.
ANTIBIOTICS: The second way parvo kills is through bacterial invasion of the circulatory system (sepsis.) Since the GI tract is damaged, antibiotics cannot be given orally. They are given either as shots or are added into the IV fluid bag. There are a number of antibiotics which may be selected. Some antibiotics you may see in use include:
*Cefazolin
*Baytril
* Ampicillin
*Gentamycin
*Amikacin
* Trimethoprin-sulfa
* Chloramphenicol
Our hospital tends to prefer Cefazolin as a basic choice. For more information on this drug you may wish to read about its sister drug Cephalexin.
More information can be found here.quote: How is Parvo treated? Without intense treatment, the victims of parvo die of dehydration. Treatment generally consists of IV or sub-cutaneous fluids and antibiotics. There is no cure. Veterinarians can only treat the symptoms palliatively, and try to keep the dog alive by preventing dehydration and loss of proteins. As there is no cure for any virus, treatment for parvo is mostly that of supporting the different systems in the body during the course of the disease. This includes giving fluids, regulating electrolyte levels, controlling body temperature and giving blood transfusions when necessary.
Dogs who have survived parvo can get it again. In the case of some puppies, a puppy testing negative for Parvo one day could succumb to the virus within a matter of days. It strikes fast and without mercy. Dr. Cathy Priddle has warned that sulfa drugs have been known to cause dehydration in dogs, suggesting that animals infected with parvovirus should not be given sulfa drugs.
You may also consult a homeopathic or naturopathic veterinarian for alternative Parvo treatments. There are some natural and homeopathic treatments for Parvo on the retail market. Amber Technology offers Parvaid, an all natural herbal formula that the manufacturer claims has helped some animals overcome Parvo.
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