Home Remedies for Parvovirus in Dogs

Canine parvoviral enteritis is often termed 'parvo' in veterinary parlance. Puppies and unvaccinated dogs are at a high risk of contracting this infection, which causes severe intestinal damage. This Buzzle article gives you important tips to help treat your dog at home.

 

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If your dog seems lethargic and depressed, is vomiting, and/or has diarrhea, it's time to take it to the vet, ASAP. Though parvo isn't necessarily fatal, the resulting dehydration can put your dog's life at risk. Also, parvovirus is highly contagious, which means that if you have other pets, you must quarantine the affected pet immediately.

In a perfect world, we'd all be able to afford the sky-high veterinary bills, and provide our beloved pets with the best of treatment to cure whatever it is that ails them. Unfortunately, real-world economics prevent it from happening, but this doesn't mean that we have to sacrifice the welfare of our pets in the process.

Often, simple home remedies can have the desired impact as compared to expensive medical treatments, and they're also not as harsh. However, remember that home remedies cannot always be relied on, and there is this chance of losing precious time by delaying the necessary treatment. Therefore, always be prudent and keep a close watch on the progress your pet makes while administering home remedies―take your pet to the clinic immediately in case its condition remains the same, or worse, deteriorates.
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