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Table Of Contents
1.
INTRODUCTION
7
2.
WHAT IS PARVO?
9
3.
CONTAMINATION & TRANSMISSION
11
4.
SYMPTOMS
14
4.1.
Stool Analysis
15
4.2.
Lethargy / Weakness
19
4.3.
Dehydration
20
5.
NATURAL IMMUNITY
23
6.
VACCINATION
24
7.
PREVENTION
27
8.
INCUBATION
28
9.
DURATION OF PARVO
30
10.
TREATMENT OPTIONS
31
10.1.
Veterinarian Care
31
10.2.
Home Care With Veterinarian Supportive Care
32
10.3.
Treat Your Puppy At Home
32
10.4.
Treatments We Cannot Recommend
45
11.
EMERGENCY TREATMENT
47
11.1.
Parvo Emergency Tea Recipe
49
11.2.
Immune Builders
52
11.3.
Beef Liver
53
11.4.
Oat Water (An Electrolyte Substitute)
55
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11.5.
Vitamin C Support
56
11.6.
Parasite Tea
57
11.7.
Parvo Liver Support Tea
59
12.
USING PARVAID & VIBACTRA PLUS
12.1.
If Your Dog Does Not Has Parvo
63
12.2.
If Your Dog Has Parvo
65
13.
OTHER TREATMENTS
13.1.
Continued Vomiting
68
13.2.
Giving An Enema
69
13.3.
Giving A Series Of Hydrating Enemas
71
14.
SUPPORTIVE CARE
74
15.
RECOVERY
75
16.
SPEED IS OF THE ESSENCE
76
17.
THE IMPORTANCE OF ANTIBIOTICS
79
18.
RELAPSES AFTER PARVO
80
19.
BE PREPARED!
81
20.
DECONTAMINATION
84
21.
DISINFECTION
86
22.
IF THE WORST HAPPENS
89
23.
PARVO EVOLUTION
90
24.
SURVIVAL
95
25.
TOOLS & TECHNIQUES FOR LARGE DOG FACILITIES
96
25.1.
Disinfection Of Dog Runs & Kennels
63
68
96
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25.2.
Vaccinations
97
25.3.
Low Cost Alternative Treatments / Prevention For Parvo
98
26.
CREDITS & REFERENCES
103
27.
VERSION HISTORY
104
27.1.
v2.8 (November 2008)
104
27.2.
v2.7 (January 2008)
104
27.3.
v2.6 (October 2007)
105
27.4.
v2.5 (August 2007)
105
28.
SPECIAL OFFER
108
MORE INFORMATION
109
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1.
Introduction
As dog lovers ourselves (we currently have seven, six of whom are rescue dogs),
we know how strong the bond between humans and animals can be. And that
means that if your dogs ever become sick in any way whatsoever, never mind
with something as dangerous and scary as Canine Parvovirus, you will naturally
be very worried – every bit as worried as if one of your children were sick.
In fact, we have had dogs come down with Parvo and, fortunately, we were lucky
that none of them succumbed to this dreadful virus.
Part of the problem is that people don’t know what is wrong with their dog for a
few days sometimes, and Parvo is such a fast-acting virus that it may already be
too late by the time it is diagnosed.
We are also keen proponents of natural health solutions, eschewing the chemical
concoctions produced by the big pharmaceutical companies, who seem to solve
one problem but create a host of others with their so-called remedies.
That is why we were delighted to find that safe, all-natural herbal remedies are
now available not only for humans, but also for dogs and other animals too.
When our own dogs were attacked by the Parvo virus, such herbal formulas were
simply not available, so we had no choice but take the traditional (and expensive)
option of taking them to the vet’s.
But if this happened again to any of our dogs, we would not hesitate to use these
natural solutions, which is why we now have some on hand at all times, because
you never know when you might need them, and with Parvo especially, time
really is of the essence.
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So, we have put this free report together for a number of reasons:
1. To help to educate dog owners about the potentially deadly Canine
Parvovirus, so that they know what to look out for.
2. To help prepare people for the news you hope you’ll never hear – that your
dog or puppy has Parvo.
3. To help to spread the word about the efficacy and safety of all-natural herbal
solutions for your pet’s health.
This report is not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. It is only
intended to help you make better decisions in the caretaking of your doggies,
whether they currently be infected with Parvo or not.
We hope you find this report useful and informative, and we strongly encourage
you to forward it on to anybody you know who has a dog, or is even thinking of
adopting one. Forewarned is forearmed, and the better prepared you are, the
better chance of surviving Parvo your doggie has.
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2.
What Is Parvo?
Parvo, or Canine Parvovirus (or CPV for
short), is a viral disease that attacks the
lining of the intestinal tract and immune
system of dogs, and especially puppies,
who are more prone to this virus than adult
dogs.
It has been known and identifiable since
1978 and can be transmitted by direct or
indirect contact with vomit or diarrhea from
an infected dog.
The Parvovirus can cause vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, depression, dehydration,
high fever and sudden death.
Parvo is often fatal and strikes suddenly, causing your pet to become extremely
ill, even though your dog may be up and playing just hours beforehand. Without
treatment the animal often dies within a few days.
Dehydration is the number one cause of death with the Parvovirus, which is
caused by the frequent diarrhea and vomiting that leads to extreme shock to the
dog’s system.
They can also pass away from loss of blood, major organ failure, infection
(caused by the intestinal barrier being broken down, allowing harmful bacteria to
invade the entire body) and low blood sugar.
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Parvo is most often fatal, especially if untreated, but if an infected puppy does
survive, a complete recovery can occur. Typically, however, survivors remain
somewhat unhealthy and weak for life.
Read on for more information about how this dreadful virus can so easily and
quickly claim your doggie’s life, what you can do to try to prevent it, and your
options should the worst happen and your dog does become infected.
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3.
Contamination & Transmission
Canine Parvovirus is carried by dogs. Adult dogs may be infected, but without
showing any clinical signs - they merely act as carriers. When dogs have the
typical diarrhea that the Parvovirus causes, they shed the virus as well, through
their stools, which is how your yard gets contaminated.
Infected
dogs
shed
the
virus
(mainly in their stools) in massive
amounts during the two weeks
following exposure, which means
there is a tremendous potential for
environmental contamination when
an infected dog has been present.
Parvo is extremely contagious. It
is passed in the feces or vomit of
an infected dog. It can be brought into your yard on your tires, on your feet or
clothing after handling an infected animal (and this is probably why it spread
worldwide so quickly after it first appeared). It can be passed from yard to yard by
birds carrying the virus on their feet or people going "kennel-hopping" carrying
the virus on clothing or shoes.
The latest thinking also suggests that it can be passed by nose-to-nose contact
too, which may be one reason why outbreaks occur so easily and quickly in
places such as animal shelters, where many dogs are maybe only separated by
wire mesh fencing.
The Parvovirus is hard to kill and is shed in large numbers by infected dogs. One
ounce of feces can carry millions of particles of the virus. This means a fly can
land in an infected area then land in your yard and infect that space.
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Some kennel owners ask that their visitors bleach the bottom of their shoes,
wash their hands in bleach water, and put gowns on before allowing contact with
the puppies. These are excellent precautions to take, and reduce the risk, but
they are not a guarantee that the puppies will be protected from the Parvovirus.
Many kennel owners who have taken these precautions still end up occasionally
contracting Parvo in their kennel. We have seen this situation many times.
A parvoviral infection can therefore be picked up anywhere, although it is easier
to pick up an infection in an area where an infected dog has been present simply
because of the larger amounts of virus present in a contaminated area.
Whether an individual dog gets infected or not depends primarily on the number
of viral particles that the dog experiences, but also on what kind of immune
experience the dog has had with the virus before (e.g. has it been vaccinated,
has it previously been infected, how much past exposure has it had), and the
individual dog's overall health, which is affected by factors such as diet and
stress.
For some reason, Doberman Pinschers, German Shepherds, Pit Bulls, Labrador
Retrievers and Rottweilers, as well as other black and tan breeds seem to be
particularly prone to Parvo, and seem to succumb to it faster and with a lower
chance of recovery than any other breed.
Conversely, Toy Poodles and Cockers appear to be at a reduced risk of
contracting this disease1.
It is important to remember, however, that any breed can get Parvovirus, so be
sure to keep your dog's vaccinations up-to-date. A typical or average infectious
dose for an unvaccinated dog is 1,000 viral particles.
1
Breed information from The Merck Veterinary Manual, 8th ed.
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For some dogs, much less is required, whereas for other dogs, much more is
needed. An infected dog sheds 35 million viral particles (that's 35,000 times
the typical infectious dose) per ounce of stool.
Unlike the distemper virus, the Canine Parvovirus is not enveloped in fat, which
means that it is especially hardy in the environment. In fact, it is so hardy that it is
considered "ubiquitous", and this means that no environment is free from this
virus unless it is regularly disinfected.
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4.
Symptoms
The symptoms may not appear in order. Every dog is different and will begin the
symptoms in different stages.
You may notice your dog is not playing as much and seems to be lying
around a lot more.
Vomiting - the vomit can often start with an off-white mucus type vomit,
changing to yellow froth (bile).
Diarrhea or loose stools – the diarrhea has a very foul odor (worse than any
smell you have encountered). It starts out with a yellowish or greenish looking
stool then turns into a dark-brown-runny stool.
Note that if the stools are a
light brown color, like peanut butter, then this could indicate that your dog has
Parvo in addition to something else (e.g. worms, Coccidia, or some other
bacterial formation).
For more information, see the sub-section, “Stool
Analysis”, below.
NOTE: If your dog has bloody diarrhea in the first few hours then this is a
good indicator that he has the 2c Strain (aka F-Strain) and he may only have
a couple of days left. You must get him to the vet or start him on our products
immediately. In this case, if he doesn’t have a fever then our Silver Value
Pack is highly recommended, however if he does have a fever as well, then
get our Gold Pack for maximum protection.
Depression
Your dog may or may not have a fever.
They will dehydrate very quickly, becoming skin and bones in a very short
time.
Note: Please read the information about the 2c Parvo Virus (also popularly
known as the F-Strain) in the “Parvo Evolution” section, further on in this report.
Very few dogs survive without intervention of some kind.
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If your puppy is vomiting, but has no stools, then this could indicate that he has
both Parvo and worms. If this is the case, you should not deworm him, as this
will lessen the chances of the Parvaid™ being effective.
If your Parvo puppy has been recently vaccinated or wormed, you should use a
Vaccination and Wormer Detox formula (or Life Cell Immune Support) to help
increase the chance of survival.
This is precisely why you must use a strong disinfectant in your living areas.
4.1. Stool Analysis
The stools of a puppy will tell the story of what is going on inside, so it is very
important to keep track of what the stools look like:
1. The consistency.
2. The color (probably the most important).
3. How often the puppy is going.
4. Do you see any white particles in the stools?
5. Is there any red, fresh looking blood (old blood, dark brown and runny, is
common for Parvo).
The normal Parvo looking stool will start out with a yellowish or greenish
looking jelly-stool turning into a dark brown runny stool. The dark brown
runny stool is old blood from the small intestine, which is very normal. This is the
type of stool we would like to see vs. the other various versions we have
encountered. Puppies that exhibit classic dark brown runny stools tend to
respond to treatment better than those who exhibit other types of stools.
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If the puppy's stool is gelatin, clear with red, fresh looking blood and has
tested positive for Parvo, the puppy may be experiencing Parvo in addition to
something else (which is very common). Vibactra Plus was created to help
these puppies overcome such an obstacle, as it was found that too many people
were treating their dogs for Parvo when they indeed had Coccidia, Parvo and
worms, or another disease exhibiting the same symptoms as Parvo (these
diseases are called imitators). Vibactra Plus will treat viruses, bacteria, fungi,
and microscopic parasites such as Coccidia or Ghiardia protozoan. Designing
the Vibactra Plus to treat this wide spectrum enables it to cover many (but
unfortunately not all) of the imitators of Parvo.
If your puppy has a light-brown-looking stool and tends to whimper or cry
out, it is possible evidence of Campylobacter, which is commonly acquired by
eating a bird (e.g. chicken, turkey or wild poultry). Campylobacter is a painful
bacterial infection, and not Parvo (Parvo puppies tend to be quiet). It is highly
contagious and is also known as show crud. The puppy will whimper or cry,
which is not common in Parvo. You must not over-hydrate your puppy during the
fever stage of Campylobacter. It is also crucial that you get your puppy on the
right antibiotic: Penicillin will not do a thing for this infection, whereas
Tetracycline, Cephalexin or Erythromycin are some of the known antibiotics that
are helpful. You can use Vibactra Plus in addition to these antibiotics if you also
give Acidophilus, but note that Vibactra Plus by itself will not treat
Campylobacter.
If your puppy is exhibiting a gray looking stool, you may be dealing with a
sort of parasite, in which case the best chance of success will be found with the
Parasite treatment, which consists of:
Parvaid™
Vibactra Plus
Life Cell Support
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Parasite Tea (which can be found in the “Emergency Treatment” chapter,
below)
If you see red fresh-looking blood in the stools, it can be a sign that the
Parvo has reached the large intestine. Normally, the Parvo will stay in the small
intestine, attack the lining and cause the dark brown runny stools (i.e. old blood).
Anything we feed the puppy by mouth will go into the small intestines. The small
intestines will absorb all the good substances. By doing an enema and treating
the large intestine directly, the puppy will begin to feel better (usually within 2 - 4
hours). You should see some kind of an improvement (e.g. the puppy lifts its
head, wags its tail or barks), although it may not be a dramatic improvement but
there will be improvements in his overall condition. An enema may be needed
until the red fresh-looking stool is gone (at least two that are two hours apart).
You can stop after you see an improvement in the puppy. Usually more than
three enemas are not needed unless the puppy's condition worsens. For
instructions on how to do an enema, read the “Other Treatments” chapter.
There are at least two conditions that may cause a puppy not to have
stools during a Parvo attack. One condition may be an infestation of worms, in
which case you must not worm the puppy.
Another condition may be caused by the lining of the intestinal tract swelling,
which can occur for various reasons. This condition can become serious: if the
puppy is straining to pass a stool, this can be hard on the heart, which can be
weakened by the presence of the Parvovirus. Be consistent with the Parvaid™
and Vibactra Plus, giving the doses every hour around the clock.
Dehydration can also be a cause of no stools.
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If you have tried all of these suggestions and your puppy does not produce any
stools after a 24-hour period, you should take your puppy to your veterinarian to
check for blockage, as a blockage is life threatening.
4.1.1. Canine Coronavirus
Canine Coronavirus (or CCV for short) is the second leading cause of diarrhea
after Parvo. It has been around for decades now, and most adult dogs will have
been exposed to it at some stage in their life.
There are many similarities between CCV and Parvo:
Both affect puppies more than adult dogs.
Both are spread though dog feces.
Both cause your dogs to have diarrhea, and although CCV infections tend to
cause less diarrhea than Parvo, both have the same foul odor.
Both can cause dehydration.
Both can be prevented, to a large degree but not with a 100% guarantee, by
vaccination.
However, there are several differences too:
Coronavirus is easier to kill than Parvovirus because, unlike Parvo, it is
enveloped in a fatty, protective coating, which makes CCV relatively easy to
inactivate using detergents and solvent type disinfectants.
CCV does not usually produce vomiting
CCV infections are generally not associated with high death rates.
So, if your dog has diarrhea but none of the other classic symptoms of Parvo, it
may be that he’s infected with CCV instead, but the only sure way to tell the
difference is through laboratory testing.
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It’s also worth noting that many dogs will get both CCV and Parvo at the same
time, which makes it even more important to begin treatment immediately, as the
mortality rate in such situations approaches 90% if nothing is done.
4.2. Lethargy / Weakness
Lethargy is a sign of weakness. Here is a list of things that can cause a puppy to
become lethargic:
1. Excessive bleeding - Fluids must be given every hour to prevent excessive
bleeding. If the puppy begins to bleed excessively, you can put fluids back
into the body (usually by giving an enema) or take your puppy to your
veterinarian for a blood transfusion. When the puppy begins to leak blood out
of the rectum, it is generally a sign of internal bleeding, and at this point, there
is not a lot you can do other than to make your puppy comfortable.
2. Dehydration - Give hydrating enemas.
3. Infection - It is critical that you put your puppy on an antibiotic (such as
Vibactra Plus), as Parvo will cause secondary infections. Puppies generally
pass away from the effects caused by Parvo, and not by the Parvovirus itself.
4. Parvo can attack any of the major organs - This is more common with the
heart. The Parvo will attack the major organs in their weakened state, and the
heart can become weak if the puppy is over-hydrated, or overexerted. The
liver, kidneys and other organs can also be at risk.
Supportive care is
important. Vitamin C can help to strengthen the kidneys; beef liver can help to
keep the puppy strong as well as strengthening and supporting the system.
5. Low blood sugar – You need to give your puppy a constant support to the
blood sugars as Pedialyte by itself is not going to be enough. You will find
some recipes that may assist in the “Emergency Treatment” chapter.
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4.3. Dehydration
You can check your puppy’s hydration in three different ways, and we
recommend doing all three:
1. Take some of the puppy's scruff of their neck between your fingers and
gently pull up and twist. In a well hydrated dog, the skin will immediately go
back into place once you release it, whereas in a dehydrated animal, the skin
will remain sticking up or only partially go back down very slowly.
2. Check the puppy's gums frequently. If they are pale pink or white, this is an
indication of dehydration.
3. If your puppy begins to vomit and you have tried everything in the list in the
Continued Vomiting section, below, then it could be a sign of dehydration.
If your puppy is dehydrated, it is absolutely crucial that you do something about
it immediately, and there are few options available to you:
1. You can take your dog to the veterinarian and have him put on IV fluids.
2. You can give him some hydrating enemas.
3. You can give him the Parvo Emergency Tea.
Keep in mind when you are administering the enemas that it may upset the dog’s
stomach. The best solution is therefore to give the enema before giving the fluids
by mouth.
See the “Other Treatments” chapter for more information about how to give your
dog hydrating enemas.
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4.3.1. Over-Hydration
It can be dangerous to over-hydrate your Parvo puppy. The Parvovirus is trying
to attack the major organs of the body (the heart being most common), and if an
organ is overworked, it falls into a weakened state.
The Parvo will attack the weaker organs, and when the heart has to work hard to
pull the fluids into the body, it falls into that weakened state.
Often times we will see an over-hydrated puppy (most often with Sub Q fluids)
have a bowel movement then become very weak. Within a couple of hours the
puppy has passed. This can indicate over-exhaustion on the heart.
Symptoms of over-hydration include:
After giving a large amount of fluids and your puppy is stable, it takes a dive
and falls into a weakened or lethargic state.
If you have been allowing the puppy to drink fluids without monitoring the
intake and your puppy begins vomiting.
Your puppy can decline quickly (within hours).
If you suspect your puppy is over-hydrated, stop giving fluids for a few hours. If
your puppy begins to improve while off the fluids, then slowly begin the therapy
again.
If your puppy is on IV fluids - To avoid over-hydrating, reduce the IV drip to
half the dose and give only half the amount of the Parvaid.
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4.3.2. Under-Hydration
The dangers of under-hydrating are just as fatal.
If you suspect that your puppy is dehydrating, either take your puppy to your
veterinarian or begin a series of hydrating enemas.
Giving your puppy fluids every hour around the clock is extremely important. The
fluids keep your puppy hydrated and help the infection to drain. The Parvo is
eating away at the lining of the intestinal tract, making it unable to absorb fluids.
Fluids entering the intestinal tract will find sections that are not useful for
absorption, and this is somewhat hit and miss. Keeping the flow of fluids going
through the intestinal tract does two things: it helps keep the puppy hydrated and
it will help to drain the infection.
My results with Parvaid™: After the first dose, she stopped vomiting; after the
second dose, there was a significant decrease in the diarrhea and was
noticeably better; after the third dose, she was on her feet and eating and
today is healthy! I cannot say enough about this remedy.
Thank you all so much - we couldn't possibly be happier or more grateful to
you!
Sincerely and with heartfelt thanks,
Patti Coraza
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5.
Natural Immunity
When puppies are first born, they are totally unable
to make antibodies against any infectious invader.
They would be completely unprotected except that
nature has created a method of protecting them.
Their mother secretes a special milk, called
colostrum, for the first day or two after giving birth. Colostrum contains all the
antibodies that the mother dog has circulating in her own body and in this way;
she gives her own immune experience to her off-spring. These antibodies protect
her puppies until they wear off sometime during the first four months of life.
Not all puppies receive the same amount of antibodies, and that's because the
amount of colostrum each puppy gets varies on factors such as the order of its
birth, and how strong its nursing ability is.
Every nine days, the antibody levels possessed by the puppies decrease by half.
When the antibodies drop to a certain level, the puppies no longer have enough
antibodies to protect them, and if they are then exposed to a large enough
number of viral particles, they will get infected.
There is about a week or so during which time the puppy has no antibody
protection left over from its mother, but it is still not yet able to respond to
vaccination. This period is where even the most well cared for puppies can get
infected.
We therefore recommend that puppies be restricted from public outdoor areas
until their vaccination series is completed at the age of 16 weeks.
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6.
Vaccination
Vaccination is usually recommended, and research indicates that a single
immunizing dose (which is not the same as a single shot) can provide life-long
immunity to Parvo.
A more cautious approach would be to vaccinate adult dogs every two to three
years, with puppies being given their shots at six to eight weeks, again at 14 to
16 weeks, and then once more at 22 weeks.
You should not give live CPV vaccinations to a puppy that is less than five weeks
old. This is because of the potential danger to cells that are still dividing and
developing (see our Incubation section, below). You can, however, give killed
CPV vaccinations to such young puppies.
Remember, puppies do not have any immune protection when they are born the only immunity they get is from their mother's colostrum. Research has shown
that the quality of the received immunity can vary greatly within a single litter:
some puppies get more or less immunity from their mother's colostrum
depending upon how much they nurse during the first 24 hours, how much
colostrum there is in the milk, as well as several other factors. It's therefore vital
to get those first shots in between six and eight weeks, and then to continue with
your puppy's full vaccination shot series.
At six weeks, the puppy may or may not still have immunity from their mother. He
may therefore fight off the vaccination that he is given at six weeks, because the
vaccination contains modified live CPV, and consequently get no lasting
immunity from it at all.
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That's why it's necessary to repeat some of these shots several times until it's
absolutely certain that the maternal immunity has gone and the vaccination has
taken effect. Only then will your puppy be safely immunized from Parvo and other
such potentially deadly diseases.
There is growing evidence to suggest that over-vaccination (e.g. annual
booster shots for adult dogs) can have serious health implications, including
immune system problems and arthritis. You should therefore consult your vet
and do your own research to decide what is best for your own dogs.
However, this same research has shown that the effectiveness of different
brands of vaccine can vary dramatically: some are 100% effective, while others,
given at the same age, have no effect at all. According to this research, the most
effective brands are PROGARD and Duramune; the least effective brands are
Galaxy, Adenomune, and RM.
The effectiveness of vaccines predominantly depends on three factors:
the quality of the vaccine and its ability to stimulate seroconversion (i.e.
immunity) in a wide range of individual dogs
the individual dog's ability to seroconvert after vaccination
the individual dog's health at the time of vaccination, which will affect the
previous factor.
Other information suggests that PROGARD is the most effective vaccine,
followed by Fort Dodge (although this can have a fairly high reaction rate
because of some of the additives it contains), and then Vanguard. However,
most vets use Sentrypar, Galaxy, Eclipse or Vanguard, and a few use Fort
Dodge, while almost none use PROGARD - it's all about availability and cost.
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Finally, it's worth noting that PROGARD guarantees that your dog is protected
against diseases covered by the PROGARD Promise: if your dog is diagnosed
with any of those diseases, Intervet Inc. (the manufacturer) will pay up to $500
towards the cost of treatment and $500 to the owner in the unlikely event of
death.
Note: Most vaccinations do not offer a 100% guarantee that your dog will not
be infected with Parvo. However, Intervet 154 strain of Parvo vaccine has
been 100% challenge-tested for the 2c strain of Parvo in Europe.
A more modern approach to annual vaccinations, which may cause additional
and unplanned health problems, is to have an annual titer test instead. These
tests are intended to report on the level of antibodies in the dog’s body, the
theory being that a low count should indicate that a booster shot is necessary.
However, experience has shown that titer tests do not provide an accurate
indication of immunity: some dogs with low titers have been found to be
protected, while some with high titers have been found to be unprotected.
Again, you should really discuss this with your vet, but the Parvo expert we
consulted does not believe that titers provide a useful means of determining your
dog’s level of immunity against Parvo.
Here is an excellent reference that may shed more light on the issue of
vaccinations, nutrition, dental health, and more:
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7.
Prevention
Other than the obvious step of vaccinating your dog, there are some other
precautions you can take to try to prevent your pets, and other people's from
being infected with Parvo:
1. Don't let your dogs near other animals' waste in your yard.
2. Don't let them eat rodents, as rodents can carry the disease.
3. Keep your dogs away from waste at parks and other public places.
4. Try to keep your dogs away from each other's rear ends, as Parvovirus is
extremely contagious.
5. You might want to wash your dog's feet before it gets in your car, so
keeping a supply of liquid soap, a gallon of water, a washcloth, and a
plastic bag in your car may come in handy. Just be certain to remember
to bleach the rag and anything else it touched once you arrive home
again.
6. You should pick up after your dogs, whether you think they are infected
or not, at parks and other public places. This is important even if your dog
shows no signs of Parvo (or any other disease), because a healthy dog
can still be a carrier for this virus. That means that the next dog to step in
that waste might not be so lucky, and may end up being infected and then
having to fight for its life.
7. Make sure that your dogs have plenty of fresh water available to them at
all times, because proper hydration is vital to maintaining a healthy
immune system and fighting illness.
8. Dogs that are neutered or spayed are less likely to contract Parvo
because they are less likely to seek contact with other dogs.
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8.
Incubation
The usual incubation time (i.e. from being infected to showing symptoms and
testing positive) for Parvo is three to seven days, although estimates vary, some
saying it can take up to two weeks to incubate. When the virus is introduced into
the body, through the mouth, it finds its way into the lymph glands of the animal's
throat and incubates.
After a couple of days, so many viruses have been produced that significant
amounts of it are released into the bloodstream. Over the next three to four days,
the virus seeks out new organs containing the rapidly dividing cells it needs: the
bone marrow and the delicate intestinal cells.
Within the bone marrow, the virus will destroy
young immune system cells. By killing these
cells, it knocks out the body's best defense
mechanism and guarantees itself a reign of
terror in the gastro-intestinal tract, where its
most devastating effects occur.
All parvoviral infections are characterized by a
reduction in the white blood cell count because
of bone marrow infection. Seeing this on a
blood test may help clinch a diagnosis of a
parvoviral infection. Also, a veterinarian may
choose to monitor the white blood cell count or even try to artificially raise the
white blood cell count in an infected puppy through treatment.
Because the puppy’s immune system is compromised, infection can result, which
makes an antibiotic extremely necessary.
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It is in the gastro-intestinal tract where the most severe damage occurs. The
normal intestine possesses little finger-like protrusions called villi. Having these
tiny fingers greatly increases the surface area available for the absorption of fluid
and nutrients.
To make the surface area available for absorption even greater, the villi possess
microvilli, which are microscopic protrusions. The cells of the villi are relatively
short-lived and are therefore replaced by new cells all of the time. The source of
the new cells is the rapidly dividing area at the foot of the villi called the Crypts of
Lieberkuhn, and it is here where the Parvovirus strikes.
Without new cells coming from the Crypt of Lieberkuhn, the villi become unable
to absorb nutrients. Diarrhea in large quantities results, as well as nausea.
The barrier that separates the digestive bacteria from the blood stream breaks
down, so the diarrhea becomes bloody and bacteria can enter the body causing
widespread infection (remember that the virus has also simultaneously destroyed
the ability of the body's natural immune system to respond).
Finally, Parvo can also damage the heart of very young puppies, including
unborn ones. So if your dog is pregnant, those puppies are at risk too, even
before they are born, so you should remove any pregnant dogs from an
environment that you know to be infected.
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9.
Duration Of Parvo
Parvo puppies treated with Parvaid™
are generally ready to eat on their own
within two days (less than ½ the time
than those not treated with Parvaid™
and Vibactra Plus).
If
the
puppy
has
recently
been
vaccinated or wormed before becoming
sick, the time frame will be longer, up to
one week, depending on the puppy's
immune system. We recommend using
a
Vaccination
&
Wormer
Detox
formula (or Life Cell Immune Support)
to help increase the survival rate.
When a puppy is trying to overcome more than one obstacle (Parvo and worms,
Parvo and Coccidia, etc.) it can take over a week. If treated early, the average is
four to five days.
Be patient, calm and consistent with your puppy. If you are stressed and upset,
your puppy will feel this too. Try to keep the environment as quiet and relaxed as
you can, so that your puppy feels safe and secure. A calm and soothing
environment supports their immune system, as much as it can support ours.
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10. Treatment Options
Like all viruses, there is no cure. All you can do is to try to keep the dog alive by
preventing dehydration and the loss of proteins by giving fluids, electrolytes,
controlling the body temperature, giving blood transfusions when necessary, and
regulating systems in the body during the course of the disease.
Here is a list of options you have in caring for your Parvo-infected puppy (there
may be other options available), and some we cannot recommend:
10.1. Veterinarian Care
Your veterinarian will treat the symptoms of Parvo by giving fluids, probably via
IV, supportive care and antibiotics. Your dog may also need to stay at the vet’s
for a day or two.
If your puppy is very ill your veterinarian may suggest that you end your puppy's
life.
Note, however, that this treatment may cost anywhere from $500 USD to over
$10,000 USD, per dog.
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This may also be a stressful solution for both you and your doggie. Your dog will
be in an unfamiliar environment, surrounded by strangers, and you will be
worried because your pet will be away from home, and you’ll have to travel if you
want to go and see him.
Remember, even though your dog is being treated by a vet, you may still opt to
give your vet the Parvaid™ to use in addition to veterinarian treatment.
10.2. Home Care With Veterinarian Supportive Care
It may be an option to treat your puppy at home and transport him or her to the
veterinarian for daily IV fluids.
This option at least means that your puppy will be in a familiar environment for
most of the time, although there will still be some traveling involved for a few
days.
10.3. Treat Your Puppy At Home
A third option would be to treat your puppy at home, using safe, all-natural
products such as Parvaid™ and Vibactra Plus, although we also recommend
having other products on hand (see the “Be Prepared!” chapter, below, for more
information).
With this option, your doggie will be with you constantly as you nurse him back to
health. This will be much less stressful for your dog (and for you), and that’s
good, as stress is known to inhibit the body’s own immune system, which needs
to be working at maximum capacity if it is to fight off the Parvovirus.
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The first thing you must do is to isolate any sick animals from other dogs.
However, it is likely that any other dogs in the home or on the premises have
already been infected, so if they are not exhibiting any of the symptoms of Parvo,
you should start them on the preventative treatment.
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Thank you so much for creating and selling your miracle in a bottle called Parvaid!!!
I am a registered Veterinary Technician, although I am not currently working so that I can be a
stay at home mom. Last week our family adopted a precious blonde lab mix from the shelter
and the next day took her in for vaccines. Unfortunately it was too late to prevent parvo
because she was already incubating it.
Fancy started showing symptoms of Parvo on Friday, three days after her vaccines. I
immediately took her to the vet to confirm with a positive parvo test. Since I am a vet tech they
sent me home with supplies to run an IV with all of the meds at home. On Saturday she was
vomiting, had the bloody diarrhea and was weakening. She was worse on Sunday. Monday
she was still not showing any improvement so I decided to order some Parvaid and see what
happened. It arrived promptly on Tuesday.
Tuesday morning she was extremely weak after vomiting several times through the night and I
could see every bone on her body. When I took her out to potty she would urinate and then
use all her strength to move two steps over and collapse. I started the Parvaid drops at 11am
on Tuesday. By 6pm I had to take her on a leash to go potty because she was trotting around
the yard and wagging her tail a bit, there had also been no vomiting or diarrhea since starting
the Parvaid. By 4 am when I came to check on her IV and dose her with Parvaid she leapt out
of her cage and gave me the first puppy kisses I'd gotten in days. She did vomit a very tiny
amount once during the night.
Wednesday morning she was whining and pawing to be let out of her cage and very playful,
trying to jump up on the couch. Wednesday about noon she was eating on her own and still no
vomiting. I removed the IV Wednesday evening. By 11pm on Wednesday she has just pooped
outside and it is solid, no more diarrhea!!!!!
Never in my many years as a vet tech have I seen a puppy go from vomiting and listless to
playful puppies eating on their own without vomiting and no diarrhea in 36 hours!!!!!!!! This is
truly amazing and I can't wait to go to the vet tomorrow and tell them all about it!!!!
Bless you!!!!!!
Tara, Registered Veterinary Technician
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10.3.1.
Parvaid™
Parvaid™ is a safe, all-natural herbal formula that is
designed to help your pet overcome not only the
symptoms of Parvo, such as the vomiting and diarrhea,
but also a wide range of other conditions, including
fever, dehydration, lethargy, loss of appetite, and gas.
Antibiotics, immune system builders, antiviral products
and other things that may help your puppy overcome
Parvo are all well and good but they may be hard for your puppy to digest.
Puppies with Parvo are extremely nauseous and dehydrate very quickly.
It is therefore important to have a continual flow of fluid going through the
intestinal tract, and Parvaid™, which was developed in 1997, helps that flow
happen. Parvaid™ calms the stomach, promotes the appetite and allows the
fluid to pass into the intestinal tract.
Parvaid™ is made in an alcohol base in order to get its medicinal properties into
the bloodstream as quickly as possible. With Parvo, there is not much time to
treat the disease, but Parvaid™ gets into the bloodstream within seconds and
begins to help your puppy overcome the disease.
To combat canine Parvovirus symptoms, treatment with Parvaid™ includes the
following all-natural homeopathic ingredients:
Chamomile
Blossom
(Matricaria
chamomilla),
which
can
relax
gastrointestinal spasms and reduce inflammation in the stomach and
intestines, thus easing stomach pain
Echinacea Root (Echinacea purpurea), which speeds up the recovery
time in subjects with acute infections
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Garlic, which is an excellent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, and is a
good source of sulfur that gives it antibiotic properties (over 1,200
scientific research articles have been published on the medical benefits of
garlic!)
Golden Seal (Hydrastis Canadensis), which has been shown to spee`d up
recovery time in subjects with diarrhea, and decrease diarrhea volume in
clinical studies, stimulate bile production and secretion; it is also
considered a natural antibiotic and is often combined with Echinacea in
preparations designed to strengthen the immune system
Hibiscus Flower (Hibiscus sabdariffa), increases urination, which is
attributed to two diuretic ingredients - ascorbic acid and glycolic acid
Oregon Grape Root (Berberis aquifolium), which can be used to relieve
gastritis, fever and hemorrhage, to stimulate the immune system and slow
the rate of abnormal cell growth, and reduce inflammation
Peppermint Leaf (Mentha piperita), which has been clinically found to
help with irritable bowel syndrome, upset stomach and diarrhea, and it's
also an aid for digestion
Plantain
Leaf
(Plantago
major),
which
is
an
anti-inflammatory
phytochemical that kills germs, speeds wound healing, stimulates the
growth of new skin cells, and can help with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
(IBD)
Rosehips (Rosa canina), which are anti-inflammatory, high in Vitamin C
and help to get rid of diarrhea
Spearmint Leaf (Mentha viridus), which has clinical studies showing that
it helps with fevers, motion sickness, nausea and gas
Yarrow Flower (Achillea millefolium), is also an anti-inflammatory that can
help stop bleeding and reduce smooth muscle spasms, which might
further explain its usefulness in gastrointestinal conditions
Alcohol, to bring out the properties in the herbs and preserve the tincture
Distilled Water
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It can be used both as a treatment for Parvo, and as a preventative.
When used as a treatment, Parvaid™ has an 85% success rate when used by
itself (but this rises to 90% or better when used in conjunction with Vibactra
Plus), with dogs taking an average of just two days to overcome the illness.
(Puppies that weigh less than three pounds, imitators of Parvo, and those
puppies who had recently been wormed or vaccinated make up the remaining
10%.)
The survival rate decreases in those cases where puppies are not put on
antibiotics at an appropriate time, as has been found in case histories. Because
the virus is in the bone marrow, attacking the white blood cells, and in the
intestinal tract consuming the lining and, due to vomiting, pneumonia is a risk
factor. In fact, the lack of white blood cells can be a cause for secondary
infections, which is why an antibiotic is highly recommended when treating
Parvo.
When used as a preventative, studies show
that in nine out of ten times, if Parvaid™ is
given
early
enough
(i.e.
before
any
symptoms appear), your puppy may not
come down with the illness at all.
In either case, of course, the Parvaid™
stands a far better chance of working the
sooner it is given.
Don’t forget, by the time you notice any
symptoms, the virus will already have been
incubating for three to seven days.
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Parvaid™ is easy to administer to your doggies, and comes with everything you
need, including comprehensive instructions so you can’t go wrong.
Caution: Do not give to any animal if they are pregnant, or if they have an
existing pancreas or liver disease.
It is a very cost-effective solution, compared to the typical vet’s bill of several
hundred or even several thousand dollars.
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One 1oz. bottle will treat one medium sized dog (approximately 30lbs.), while the
larger, 4oz. bottle will clearly treat four dogs of this size, but the exact number of
dogs you can treat will depend on the weight of your dogs, and whether they
currently have Parvo or not.
If you want to find out not
only which products you
need, but also how many of
them, then you should use
our
unique
Product
Selector tool: you need to
enter
some
basic
information about your dogs,
and it will instantly present
you with a recommendation about what you need in your specific situation.
Regardless of how many products are on the list, you can buy them all with a
single click, you’ll be guaranteed to get our best prices, and you’ll even be given
access to a customized set of dosage schedules. You won’t find anything like
this anywhere else on the Internet!
The product also has a
four-year shelf life, which
Handy Conversion Table
means you can safely
buy some to have on
hand should the worst
happen and one of your
dogs catches Parvo.
Unit
1 US Dram
1 US Ounce
4 US Ounces
16 US Ounces
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Definition
75 drops
456 drops
1824 drops
7296 drops
Drops Per
Bottle
135 drops
1,080 drops
4,320 drops
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I would like to thank you so much for the Parvaid - my puppy is up and doing
great. I called Friday morning after going to the vet with our puppy and was
told that he had Parvo. Not having the $900.00 + dollars, we came home with
our puppy prepared to lose him. We came home, got online looking for a cure
and came across your products. First thing Friday morning I called, you gave
me the tea recipe and overnighted us the product. It's now 3pm Saturday. Our
little guy is eating and running outside to play. You guys were a godsend. We
will be forever thankful. Your product saved our little guy.
Brenda & Tammy
My rescue has been using Parvaid for 4 years now to save Parvo pups and we
have not lost one. The cost of treatment at home without a vet using the
Parvaid has saved my rescue literally thousand in vet bills. The product is
phenomenal, thank you so much.
Theresa, Theresa's Little Critters
I recently ordered Parvaid from you for a puppy that was infected with parvo
and it seems to really work because she's eating right after the second day.
Thank you for your help. My puppies are doing a lot better now thanks to
Parvaid.
Khai Thao, Wisconsin
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10.3.2.
Vibactra Plus
Vibactra Plus is a natural antibiotic that also:
has an Anti-parasitic
has Olive Leaf, which in this formula is used to help rid
the body of viral and bacterial infections
has Grapefruit Seed Extract, used for its antibacterial,
anti-parasitic, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties
is high in antioxidants
aids in upper respiratory infections
helps build the immune function
break fevers
can also be used as a preventative to stimulate and
support the immune system when exposed to health
threatening conditions
can assist with microscopic parasite infestations, such as Coccidia and
Giardia
can help with Kennel Cough and canine flu
is useful when there is an open wound
helps to reduce many types of infection
can be beneficial before surgery to enhance immunity and eliminate the
possibility of a Coccidia outbreak
can be safely given to pregnant dogs (once or twice a day only)
More importantly, it kills the Parvovirus and prevents it from generating more
new virus cells.
Vibactra Plus can treat not only dogs, but also cats, horses, rabbits, ferrets,
mice, and other animals.
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Vibactra Plus contains the following ingredients:
Black Seed - An overall tonic herb
known
for
respiratory
its
effects
system,
on
the
stomach
and
intestinal tract, kidney and liver, and
the circulatory and immune system.
Cloves - To rid the body of any
microscopic parasites and soothes
the intestinal tract. Strong disinfecting
action.
Grapefruit Seed Extract - Used as a
parasitic for small parasites, which
also has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal
and anti-viral properties. For more
information
go
to
Bio/Chem
Research.
Mustard Seed - Used in fevers, colds
and influenza. Helps move acute conditions from the body more quickly.
Olive Leaf - Helps keep colds and flu at bay, supports the immune system, is
high in antioxidants. Olive Leaf is an excellent anti-microbial that will kill
viruses and bacteria.
Pau D'arco - South American herb that is used for parasites and fungus. Also
used for dry cough, anti-inflammatory and blood cleansing. We also use this
herb for its anti-bacterial properties. Large doses or continued use of this
product can cause miscarriage in pregnant animals.
Alcohol - To bring out the properties in the herbs and preserve the tincture.
Distilled Water.
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Remember, antibiotics from a veterinarian will treat bacterial infections, while
Parvo is a virus. Although the antibiotics do not treat Parvo itself, Parvo can
cause secondary infections making it very important to use an antibiotic too.
Vibactra Plus has been found to work on various viral and bacterial infections,
while clinical tests have proven that Parvaid™ and Vibactra Plus will calm your
puppy's stomach and allow the immune builders to increase immunity, heal the
intestinal tract and fight off viral and bacterial infections.
Caution:
1. Do not give to animals receiving other antibiotics.
2. Do not give in addition to Amber Technology’s Vibactra, KOCCI FREE or
Kennel-Koff.
3. An overdose can cause miscarriage.
4. Discontinue use if you see allergic symptoms such as hives, trouble
swallowing and swelling around the eyes.
Although Vibactra Plus works really well in
conjunction with Parvaid™ when fighting the
latest super-strains of Parvo, it’s also worth having
this product on hand at all times, as our own
testimonial on the next page shows:
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A few days ago, Lucky (our black lab mascot on our home page) took ill and
threw up several times, so by the end of the day, he had no stomach
contents and was starting to get dehydrated because he couldn't hold water
down either.
It's been fairly hot around here - in the 80s or 90s - so this was a big
concern. We decided to give him some Vibactra Plus treatments, so we
gave him 15 drops, since he's about 90 pounds, and put it in some (light)
vanilla ice cream, as Lucky loves ice cream, and we also put in a little
vanilla extract to help mask any alcohol flavor. We gave this to him in a
liquid form (i.e. we let the ice cream melt), and he took it right away.
A few hours later, he was really animated and had to go to the bathroom,
we let him out and he had diarrhea, so that was expelling all of the junk and
stuff he had from whatever disagreed with him.
We gave him a second dose, in ice cream again, he took that and within a
few minutes, he was able to drink water and we gave him some oatmeal as
he was really starving, since by that time it would have been more than a
day without food and water.
We're happy to report that everything is back to normal, and he's eating up
everything in site, bugging the rest of the dogs, is hyped up, and just being
the Lucky that we know and love. So we're really glad we had some
Vibactra Plus on hand!
Rae & Mark
ParvoBuster.com
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10.4. Treatments We Cannot Recommend
You may find people suggesting or selling the following treatments for Parvo, but
we cannot recommend any of these, for the reasons shown below.
10.4.1.
Parvoguard
Parvoguard, which has been on the market since 2004, is manufactured by a
company currently called Selmedica, but when we tried to do some research into
this company, we unearthed some information that was hardly confidenceinspiring. For example, 49 complaints have been raised against them with the
Better Business Bureau, and they had to withdraw at least one of their products
owing to unsubstantiated claims about its efficacy and safety.
We have also heard anecdotal evidence that the product does not work, with at
least one retailer stopping selling Parvoguard, switching over to selling Parvaid™
instead.
When it comes to protecting or saving the lives of our own doggies, we would
only put our trust in a company and product that had a proven track record, and
we therefore wouldn’t ask anybody else to do any different.
Parvaid™ has been on the market since 1997, with no reported cases of any
side effects, and many, many testimonials from customers who still have their
doggies because of this product.
That is why we recommend Parvaid™ and our other products, and why we
cannot recommend Parvoguard.
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10.4.2.
Tamiflu
There has been a lot of talk recently about giving Tamiflu to dogs that have
Parvo.
Tamiflu is a drug that was developed for use against the human influenza virus.
To date, UC Davis reports that there have been no studies conducted to prove
the effectiveness of this drug against Parvo, and they therefore can not
recommend its use.
In fact, there are concerns that it may even lead to the development of more
resistant strains of Parvo or, even worse, the influenza virus, if used extensively.
We cannot recommend this product because we firmly believe in chemical-free
remedies, and this drug was designed for humans.
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11. Emergency Treatment
There are a number of emergency treatments you can apply at home, when
you’re waiting for products you’ve ordered to arrive, or if you can’t get to a vet’s
straight away:
Parvo Emergency Tea Recipe, which you should use if your dog has Parvo
and you don’t have Parvaid™ and/or Vibactra Plus on hand.
Immune Builders, for when you don’t have an antibiotic to hand.
Note,
however, that these stabilizers are temporary and designed to settle the
system until a known antibiotic can be found. For any infection that concerns
you, you must seek immediate medical assessment. It is vital that puppies
receive antibiotics when treating Parvo.
Sugar Stabilizers - Blood Sugars in puppies (especially those weighing less
than 3 lbs) are more likely to plummet, and a puppy with low blood sugar will
become weak, listless and in severe instances, the puppy may even have a
seizure. Glucose is necessary for the brain tissue and muscles to function.
These hypoglycemic episodes will cause the puppy to fall over and appear
weak or comatose.
Honey - Put honey on the gums before each Parvaid™ or Parvo
Emergency Tea feeding, as this has proven successful for many puppies.
Oat Water - Use Oat Water in place of Pedialyte. A short study was
performed on Oat Water vs. Pedialyte and it was found that Oat Water
stabilizes puppies more.
Beef Liver - The Beef Liver may act like a tonic as well as a sugar
stabilizer to the puppies, according to Dr Pitcairn. The liver can perform
many functions (i.e. a source of Vitamin A, iron, and sugar stabilizers).
Vaccination & Wormers - If your puppy has been vaccinated or wormed
recently (within a week of becoming ill) your puppy's chance of survival may
be compromised (according to case histories), so a detox may be needed.
Vaccination & Wormer Detox was created for this purpose, but for a quick
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fix, Beef Liver may be able to perform the job. If Beef Liver is unobtainable, a
recipe for the Beef Liver may be a quick fix but should not be considered a
permanent source of treatment.
Parvo and Coccidia - It is common for a puppy to develop Parvo in addition to
Coccidia or Giardia (or other microscopic parasites). It gets complicated when
trying to pull a puppy out of Parvo when overcoming a parasite infection, so if
Parvaid™ and Vibactra Plus are not available, you should use the Parasite
Tea to try to stabilize your puppy. Coccidia is dangerous if not treated during
an attack, as it can find a way into the spinal cord or brain and cause
permanent damage, if not death.
Orange Stools Or White Paste In The Stools - Parvo can affect the liver, but
there are imitators that can affect the liver too. If the liver is being affected,
you may see an orange tinge or white paste in the stools.
Parvaid™,
Vibactra Plus and Life Cell Immune Support were developed for these
situations. For those who cannot obtain the products, the Parvo Liver Support
Tea was developed to strengthen the liver to help the puppy overcome the
Parvo.
Check out our “Be Prepared!” chapter, below, for some of the supplies that it
would be worth having in stock, just for emergency purposes.
However, before giving any supportive care at home, you should be sure to keep
track of your dog’s fluid intake. As a minimum, this should include what fluids are
given, and when.
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You must be careful not to over-hydrate your dog. The Parvovirus is trying to
attack the major organs of the body (the heart being the most common). If an
organ is overworked, it becomes weakened, and Parvo attacks the weaker
organs. When the heart has to work hard to pull the fluids into the body, it falls
into that weakened state.
Often times, we see an over-hydrated puppy (most often with Sub Q fluids)
have a bowel movement then become very weak, and within a couple of
hours, the puppy has passed. This can indicate over-exhaustion on the heart.
So, please do not over-hydrate your dog.
11.1. Parvo Emergency Tea Recipe
If your dog or puppy already has, or is showing signs of, Parvo, and you're
waiting for your Parvaid™ and/or Vibactra Plus to arrive, then you should
definitely make this Parvo Emergency Tea Recipe.
Warning: Do not use this recipe with other treatments outside of our other
products if their ingredients are unknown. Doing so could be fatal to your dog.
Always check with a qualified or knowledgeable individual before combining
treatments.
Ingredients
The following ingredients can be found in most major supermarkets with
pharmacies:
1 cup of Pedialyte or Oat Water (electrolyte fluid)
2 tea bags of herbal Peppermint with Spearmint tea (a good source is
Bigelow's Mint Medley). If the mixture is not available, find peppermint and
spearmint teas separately and use 1 tea bag of each. If only one is available
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(e.g. Peppermint) use 2 tea bags. DO NOT GET TEA THAT CONTAINS
CAFFEINE.
2 teabags of chamomile tea. DO NOT GET TEA THAT CONTAINS
CAFFEINE.
1 teaspoon of honey
2 capsules of Echinacea. (This can usually be found in the vitamin section
near the pharmacy.)
250mg of MSM with Glucosamine. (This can usually be found in the vitamin
section near the pharmacy. Note that the smallest capsules you can buy are
usually 500mg, so you may need to split one capsule or tablet in two.)
Note:
You may find other people providing a Parvo Emergency Tea recipe who tell you
to include garlic as well. We recommend that you leave this ingredient out, as
our research shows that there are a number of dogs who experience increased
vomiting and/or diarrhea when the garlic is included, and this is clearly not
desirable when your dog has Parvo.
Preparing The Emergency Tea
1. Heat 1 cup of Pedialyte or Oat Water until it is hot, but DO NOT BOIL IT.
2. Add 2 tea bags of mint tea, 2 tea bags of chamomile tea, empty 2 capsules of
Echinacea, and add 2 teaspoons of fresh garlic.
3. Stir it well and let it cool for 20 minutes.
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You immediately sent me the Tea recipe. This sustained my dog until I was
able to receive the Parvaid™.
Sandie Wolf
Administering The Emergency Tea
As per the following chart, give one dose, wait 15 minutes, give another dose,
then give a dose every hour after that.
Animal Weight
Emergency Tea
Under 3 lbs.
1 Teaspoon
4 - 10 lbs.
2 Teaspoons
11 - 20 lbs.
1 Tablespoon
21 - 30 lbs.
2 Tablespoons
31 - 40 lbs.
3 Tablespoons
41 - 50 lbs.
4 Tablespoons
Note:
Add an additional tablespoon to the 4 tablespoons for each 10 lbs of body
weight over 50 lbs.
The tea is best if given warm. You can either run the oral syringe under warm tap
water, or you can also put the recommended dose of tea in a small glass and
place it in a larger bowl containing hot water and allow the tea to warm up. DO
NOT MICROWAVE THE TEA.
Caution: Over-hydrating can be put a strain on your dog's heart, so if your
puppy is on IV fluid, reduce the IV drip to half the dose and give only half the
amount of tea.
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11.2. Immune Builders
These are only temporary, until you can get a hold
of Vibactra Plus, or an antibiotic from your
veterinarian.
We recommend you put the puppy on an antibiotic
to
prevent
secondary
infections
such
as
pneumonia.
There are a few things that can be done while waiting for the Vibactra Plus (our
natural antibiotic alternative) to arrive. They may not be as effective, but they can
be better than using nothing at all.
However, for any infection that concerns you, you must seek immediate medical
assessment.
Colloidal Silver - This can be found in most herbal stores, but note that some
countries have banned Colloidal Silver.
An Olive Leaf herbal oral treatment - Found in your local herbal store.
Golden Seal - Because of low blood sugars, this would be best used if the
puppy is holding down the Beef Liver (for more information on Beef Liver, go
to the recipe found in this chapter). You can add two capsules to the Parvo
Emergency Tea Recipe, but remember that this is only temporary.
Rosemary - This herb is a tonic, antidepressant, stimulant, analgesic,
antispasmodic, antioxidant, anti-microbial, it expels intestinal gas, and is good
for the nervous system, digestive tract, circulatory system (including the heart,
too), respiratory tract, and skin. Add two capsules to the Parvo Emergency
Tea Recipe.
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Sage - Antiseptic, antispasmodic, it expels intestinal gas, and is an aid to the
digestive tract and the skin. Add two capsules to the Parvo Emergency Tea
Recipe.
Thyme - Anti-microbial, antispasmodic, cough suppressant, expectorant, it
expels intestinal gas, expels worms, aids the digestive and respiratory tracts.
A separate tea is needed to make this: take one cup of boiling water and two
tablespoons of Thyme. Give half the amount recommended on the chart for
the Parvo Emergency Tea Recipe.
Oregon Grape - Anti-microbial, stimulates bile production, anti-inflammatory,
tonic, and anti-parasitic, supports the liver, digestive system, and mucous
membranes. Add two capsules to the Parvo Emergency Tea Recipe.
11.3. Beef Liver
It can be difficult to maintain a puppy's sugar levels (especially those weighing
less than 3 lbs), and Pedialyte may not be enough for the puppy.
Blood sugars in puppies are more likely to plummet than those of an adult, and a
puppy with low blood sugar will become weak, listless and, in severe instances,
the puppy may even have a seizure.
Glucose is necessary for the brain tissue and muscles to function, and Beef Liver
and Oat Water are two recipes found to be supportive in sustaining the sugar
levels. Beef liver will act as a tonic to puppies, according to Dr Pitcairn, D.V.M.,
Ph.D., and the chances of survival may increase if your puppy can keep the beef
liver down.
If the puppy has been wormed or vaccinated within a week of the onset of Parvo,
the beef liver may be one important step to maintain the health of the puppy.
According to case histories of treating vaccinated puppies, the success rate
declines if they are vaccinated within a week of coming down with Parvo.
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There are a few ways you can prepare the beef liver, and this depends on how
sick the puppy is:
Chop the beef liver up into small bits and fry it.
Try it raw
Puree it
If the puppy can not keep the beef liver down, try using the juice from boiling
the liver, make sure to let it cool sufficiently.
To make the pureed beef liver, you will need:
1/2 tub beef liver (from the meat department in a supermarket)
Water or electrolyte fluid
Boil the beef liver until it is thoroughly cooked, then put it in a blender and blend
it. Add enough water or electrolyte fluid until the beef liver is thin enough to suck
up into a syringe (with the needle removed).
Give the beef liver every three hours according to the chart below. You can also
put honey on the gums in addition to the beef liver.
Weight Of Dog
Beef Liver
Under 2 lbs.
1/8 teaspoon
2 – 3 lbs.
1/4 teaspoon
4 – 10 lbs.
1/2 teaspoon
11 – 20 lbs.
1 teaspoon
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Weight Of Dog
Beef Liver
21 – 30 lbs.
2 teaspoons
31 – 40 lbs.
1 tablespoon
41 – 50 lbs.
2 tablespoons
Add an additional tablespoon to the two tablespoons for each 10 lbs of body
weight over 50 lbs.
Administer Parvaid™ or the Parvo Emergency Tea Recipe (the peppermint and
spearmint in the tea are designed to help calm the stomach and stimulate the
appetite) fifteen minutes before giving the beef liver. This will prepare the body
for the beef liver.
Do not give more than is recommended in the chart above, as an overdose of
beef liver can cause additional diarrhea, which you could probably do without.
11.4. Oat Water (An Electrolyte Substitute)
Use this in place of Pedialyte or electrolyte fluid to help maintain sugar levels:
1/2 gallon of water
1/2 cup oats
1 tsp salt
1/3 cup molasses (or honey if you can’t get molasses)
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To make the Oat Water:
Boil the water.
Add the oats, salt and molasses (or honey).
Let it sit for 20 minutes then strain off the oats.
Use this recipe to keep your puppy hydrated (when making the Parvo Emergency
Tea Recipe or giving Parvaid™).
11.5. Vitamin C Support
Vitamin C is eliminated from the body within two hours of ingestion, with the
exception of some highly expensive Vitamin C that stays in the body for as long
as nine hours.
During the worst of the illness, give Vitamin C at least three to four times a day
(according to Dr Pitcairn, D.V.M., Ph.D., it can be given up to every two hours).
Vitamin C powder can also be administered via enema when a Parvo-infected
puppy is not keeping fluids down orally.
Dr. Wendell Belfield's book, "How to Have a Healthier Dog", advises Vitamin C
"maintenance dose" for dogs suggested use for Vitamin C is as follows:
Animal Weight
Vitamin C
Small
500 - 1,500 mg / day
Medium
1,500 - 3,000 mg / day
Large
3,000 - 6,000 mg / day
Giant
6,000 -7,500 mg / day
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11.6. Parasite Tea
Use this tea if:
you believe your puppy has parasites or microscopic parasites like Coccidia
your puppy continues to worsen and you have tried the sugar stabilizers and
hydration methods.
Many times, we don't even know that our puppies are suffering from a parasite.
The following ingredients can be found in most major supermarkets with
pharmacies:
1 cup of Pedialyte or Oat Water (electrolyte fluid)
2 tea bags of herbal Peppermint with Spearmint tea (a good source is
Bigelow's Mint Medley). If the mixture is not available, find peppermint and
spearmint teas separately and use 1 tea bag of each. If only one is available
(e.g. Peppermint) use 2 tea bags. DO NOT GET TEA THAT CONTAINS
CAFFEINE.
2 teabags of chamomile tea. DO NOT GET TEA THAT CONTAINS
CAFFEINE.
2 capsules of Echinacea. (This can usually be found in the vitamin section
near the pharmacy.)
2 teaspoons of finely chopped garlic. This needs to be fresh garlic, not dry.
Garlic packaged in a jar sitting in water or oil is suitable. If your puppy has
worms increase the garlic to 2 tablespoons
1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon of powdered mustard (but if you can’t get powdered mustard,
the type you put on hotdogs is suitable)
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Preparing The Parasite Tea
1. Heat 1 cup of Pedialyte or Oat Water until it is hot, but DO NOT BOIL IT.
2. Add 2 tea bags of mint tea, 2 tea bags of chamomile tea, empty 2 capsules of
Echinacea, add 2 teaspoons of fresh garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves
and 1/4 teaspoon of mustard.
3. Stir it well and let it cool for 20 minutes.
Administering The Parasite Tea
As per the following chart, give one dose, wait 15 minutes, give another dose,
then give a dose every hour after that.
Animal Weight
Parasite Tea
Under 3 lbs.
1 Teaspoon
4 - 10 lbs.
2 Teaspoons
11 - 20 lbs.
1 Tablespoon
21 - 30 lbs.
2 Tablespoons
31 - 40 lbs.
3 Tablespoons
41 - 50 lbs.
4 Tablespoons
Note:
Add an additional tablespoon to the 4 tablespoons for each 10 lbs of body
weight over 50 lbs.
You should refrigerate the tea, as it will last about three days if kept cool.
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The tea is best if given warm. You can either run the oral syringe under warm tap
water, or you can also put the recommended dose of tea in a small glass and
place it in a larger bowl containing hot water and allow the tea to warm up. DO
NOT MICROWAVE THE TEA.
Caution: Over-hydrating can be put a strain on your dog's heart, so if your
puppy is on IV fluid, reduce the IV drip to half the dose and give only half the
amount of tea.
11.7. Parvo Liver Support Tea
Use this tea if the liver seems to be affected (e.g. white paste or orange stools).
There are two parts to making this tea:
1. Cabbage Water
2. Tea.
To make the Cabbage Water:
1. Boil two quarts of water with half a head of cabbage.
2. Boil the cabbage until it is soft.
3. Strain off the cabbage.
To make the Parvo Liver Support Tea, you will need:
1 cup of Cabbage Water (as per the above instructions)
1 capsule of Milk Thistle (which you may be able to find at Wal-Mart or at
herbal stores)
1 cup of Pedialyte or Oat Water (electrolyte fluid)
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2 tea bags of herbal Peppermint with Spearmint tea (a good source is
Bigelow's Mint Medley). If the mixture is not available, find peppermint and
spearmint teas separately and use 1 tea bag of each. If only one is available
(e.g. Peppermint) use 2 tea bags. DO NOT GET TEA THAT CONTAINS
CAFFEINE.
2 teabags of chamomile tea. DO NOT GET TEA THAT CONTAINS
CAFFEINE.
2 capsules of Echinacea. (This can usually be found in the vitamin section
near the pharmacy.)
2 teaspoons of finely chopped garlic. This needs to be fresh garlic, not dry.
Garlic packaged in a jar sitting in water or oil is suitable. If your puppy has
worms increase the garlic to 2 tablespoons
2 teaspoons of honey
1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon of powdered mustard (but if you can’t get powdered mustard,
the type you put on hotdogs is suitable)
Preparing The Parvo Liver Support Tea
1. Bring the Cabbage Water to a boil and then remove it from the stove.
2. Add the remaining ingredients.
3. Let it sit for 20 minutes.
We had to use the emergency tea for two days. As a result of just the tea, she
was eating and drinking normally.
LaDawn Bowman
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Administering The Parvo Liver Support Tea
As per the following chart, give the tea every three hours, but do not give it at the
same time as the Beef Liver recipe.
Animal Weight
Parvo Liver Support Tea
Under 3 lbs.
1 Teaspoon
4 - 10 lbs.
2 Teaspoons
11 - 20 lbs.
1 Tablespoon
21 - 30 lbs.
2 Tablespoons
31 - 40 lbs.
3 Tablespoons
41 - 50 lbs.
4 Tablespoons
Note:
Add an additional tablespoon to the 4 tablespoons for each 10 lbs of body
weight over 50 lbs.
You should refrigerate the tea, as it will last about three days if kept cool.
The tea is best if given warm. You can either run the oral syringe under warm tap
water, or you can also put the recommended dose of tea in a small glass and
place it in a larger bowl containing hot water and allow the tea to warm up. DO
NOT MICROWAVE THE TEA.
If the puppy begins to bleed excessively, add 1/4 teaspoon of Cayenne to the
tea. As soon as the bleeding stops make a new batch leaving the Cayenne out.
While treating a liver problem and Parvo, you may want to use the Oat Water (as
the Pedialyte substitute), the Beef Liver and the Parvo Liver Tea (be sure not to
give the Parvo Liver Tea and the Beef Liver at the same time).
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Try to include the Parvaid™, Vibactra Plus and Life Cell Immune Support. We
have tried using the product or recipes alone and the puppies do not recover as
well.
Also, watch the fluid intake, so try not to over-hydrate, and when mixing teas,
compensate for the additional fluids.
Caution: Over-hydrating can be put a strain on your dog's heart, so if your
puppy is on IV fluid, reduce the IV drip to half the dose and give only half the
amount of tea.
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12. Using Parvaid & Vibactra Plus
Once your products arrive, how you use them
will depend on whether you intend using them for
preventative purposes or whether your dog is
already sick.
12.1. If Your Dog Does Not Has Parvo
Parvaid™ and Vibactra Plus have been tested
to see if the virus could be stopped at the incubation stage (i.e. before the puppy
begins to show symptoms). The results of the study prove that using Parvaid™
and Vibactra Plus before the puppy becomes symptomatic means they will not
get ill.
However, if your dog has been vaccinated or wormed within a week of the onset
of Parvo, or if the puppy has been exposed to Parvo and has another illness
such as Coccidia; individual results will vary greatly as you are now treating
multiple issues.
Begin giving Parvaid™ and Vibactra Plus, which will in turn stop the virus from
reaching the intestinal tract (nine times out of ten according to studies). (We
used to advise people to wait two days to allow the puppy to build immunity to
the virus before administering preventative doses, but we feel this advice is
outdated and potentially dangerous since the spread of the 2c strain of Parvo,
which is even more aggressive than previous strains and which causes
symptoms to appear at a highly accelerated rate.)
The puppy can contract the illness if the exposure is not allowed, because the
puppy does not have the opportunity to build an immunity to the virus.
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As soon as the preventative treatment has been completed, the puppy can
contract the illness, either immediately afterwards or in the future. If this occurs
you should begin the full dose recommended for the treatment of Parvo.
12.1.1.
If Your Dog Has Been Exposed To Parvo
These instructions are for dogs that are 14 weeks and older.
1. Give Parvaid™ four times a day for five days and Vibactra Plus twice a day
for ten days.
2. After you have finished your preventative treatment with Parvaid™, do a
thorough clean then discontinue use.
Note that these dosage schedules are available on our websites, and that when
you use our Product Selector, you will have access to customized dosage
schedules that are specific to your situation.
12.1.2.
If You Are Bringing A Puppy Into An Environment That
May Be Contaminated With Parvo
1. Remember that puppies who have Parvo will shed the virus for six weeks
after they have recovered. If there are puppies in the household that have had
Parvo and there is a new puppy entering the premises, you can do the
following for the non-infected puppies:
a. Give Parvaid™ once a day for six weeks and Vibactra Plus twice a day
for ten days. (We used to advise people to wait two days to allow the
puppy to build immunity to the virus before administering preventative
doses, but we feel this advice is outdated and potentially dangerous since
the spread of the 2c strain of Parvo, which is even more aggressive than
previous strains and which causes symptoms to appear at a highly
accelerated rate.)
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2. After you have finished your preventative treatment with Parvaid™ (after the
six weeks), do a thorough clean then discontinue use.
Note that these dosage schedules are available on our websites, and that when
you use our Product Selector, you will have access to customized dosage
schedules that are specific to your situation.
12.1.3.
When The Preventative Use Does Not Work
Animals react differently to disease. For example, some breeds of dogs with a
black and/or brown coat such as Rottweilers have a weakness for intestinal
diseases.
Your puppy may not have a very strong immune system or it may be
compromised by another illness.
Other reasons why the preventative treatment may not be effective include:
your puppy may be weak after a routine vaccination or wormer
your puppy may have an infestation of parasites
your puppy may be suffering from more than one condition, such as both
Parvo and Coccidia, which is very common
your puppy did not receive the preventative treatment in time
12.2. If Your Dog Has Parvo
1. Take your puppy off the tea recipe.
2. Give your puppy one dose of Parvaid™ and wait 15 minutes.
3. Give Parvaid™ and Vibactra Plus with Oat Water or electrolyte fluid
according to the weight chart on our Dosage Schedules pages.
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4. Every hour, give Parvaid™ and electrolyte fluid until the puppy has kept food
down for six hours and is a little playful. Note that this will typically require
a total of 48 hourly doses. Then drop the dosage down to four times a day
for two days.
5. Every four hours, give Vibactra Plus, but do not give more than the
recommended dosage. Once the puppy has kept food down for six hours,
drop the dose down to twice a day.
6. If you have Life Cell Support or Vaccination & Wormer Detox, give it twice
daily for 28 days.
7. If there are other puppies in the home that are not ill, give them the Parvaid™
four times a day and Vibactra Plus twice a day for five days.
It is OK to mix the Parvaid™, Vibactra Plus and Life Cell Support with the
Pedialyte, although the Vibactra Plus is best given undiluted to retain its
strength.
Caution: Over-hydrating can be put a strain on your dog's heart, so if your
puppy is on IV fluid, reduce the IV drip to half the dose and give only half the
amount of tea.
It is extremely important the puppy gets the Parvaid™ and fluid every hour,
even through the night. If the infection is not attended to, it will worsen. The
intestinal tract will bleed more severely and the puppy can die from loss of blood
or infection can take over as with any illness and cause death.
Occasionally you may fall asleep for a couple of hours. If this occurs, start the
hydration method found in the section called "Giving A Series Of Hydrating
Enemas" section, below, as soon as possible (if the puppy is showing signs of
dehydration).
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If the puppy continues to worsen, it may be possible the virus has reached the
large intestine (Parvo normally stays in the small intestine). If this is the case, you
may want to do a couple of enemas until the puppy shows some kind of
improvement, perhaps lifting its head or wagging its tail.
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13. Other Treatments
13.1. Continued Vomiting
There are several things that can cause a puppy to vomit, low blood sugar and
dehydration being the most common for puppies infected with Parvo. If your
puppy begins to vomit, here is a list of things that can be done to help stop
puppies from vomiting:
1. Put some honey on the gums (to check for low blood sugar). If this works, go
to the “Emergency Treatment” chapter and get the puppy started on the Beef
Liver and Oat Water. Be sure to put honey on the gums before every dose of
Parvaid™.
2. Check the gums of the puppy. If they are white, then check the skin. Take
some of the puppy's scruff of their neck between your fingers and gently pull
up and twist. In a well-hydrated dog, the skin will immediately go back into
place once you release it, whereas in a dehydrated animal, the skin will
remain sticking up or only partially go back down very slowly. Count how long
it takes to go back into place. If it takes more than three seconds, start some
hydration therapy, and if it takes more than five seconds, immediately get
some fluids into the puppy. You can go to your veterinarian and have the
puppy put on IV fluids, which is recommended, or you can begin to do a
series of hydrating enemas (be consistent and follow the instructions). If you
have access to Sub Q fluids, get them started immediately.
3. Some puppies need more mint than other puppies. Put the puppy on the
Parvo Emergency Tea Recipe found in the “Emergency Treatment” chapter.
Stop using the plain Pedialyte and use the tea in conjunction with the
Parvaid™.
4. If the puppy is vomiting and will not keep the tea down, give some PeptoBismol, wait 15 minutes, and then try the tea again. Do not do this treatment
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more than four times a day because the Pepto-Bismol can thin the blood and
promote bleeding.
5. Give the Oat Water in place of the Pedialyte.
6. Movement can trigger vomiting, so try to limit the puppy’s activity.
7. Excitement can trigger vomiting. For example, because a puppy was lying
down and then saw you walk in the door, and they are so happy to see you,
they momentarily forget they are sick. So let the puppy know you're coming
into the room before you enter, as this will lessen the excitement.
8. Do not force-feed the puppy. Force feeding them can cause vomiting and will
make the puppy regress. Your puppy can live on electrolyte fluid for over a
week, provided that you give sugar stabilizers along the way. As long as you
are consistent with the treatment plan, your puppy will not suffer from lack of
food.
Some dogs may require several of these steps in order to stabilize.
13.2. Giving An Enema
Use Parvaid™ with electrolyte fluid, or you can use the Parvo Emergency Tea if
Parvaid™ is unavailable:
1. For a puppy or small dog, you should use a small, round, plastic eye dropper.
For a medium to large dog, you should use a child-sized enema bottle.
2. Lubricate the tip with KY jelly or Vaseline.
3. Fill the eye dropper or bottle with Pedialyte (electrolyte fluid or Oat Water) and
Parvaid™ drops, according to the size of the puppy or dog. Make sure the
fluid is lukewarm, as cold fluids will cause the intestines to cramp.
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Size
Pedialyte /
Parvaid™
Water
Parvo Emergency
Tea (if Parvaid™
is Not available)
Under 3 lbs.
1 tsp.
2 drops
1 tsp.
4 – 10 lbs.
2 tsp.
5 drops
2 tsp.
11 – 20 lbs.
1 tbsp.
5 drops
1 tbsp.
21 – 30 lbs.
2 tbsp.
10 drops
2 tbsp.
31 – 40 lbs.
3 tbsp.
15 drops
3 tbsp.
41 – 50 lbs.
4 tbsp.
15 drops
4 tbsp.
Add an additional tablespoon to the four tablespoons for each 10 lbs of body
weight over 50 lbs.
A small dog weighs approximately 10 lbs. or less, a medium size dog is
approximately 11 - 39 lbs., and a large dog is approximately 40 lbs or more.
4. Place the puppy in a tub and administer the solution slowly.
5. Make sure the puppy's spine is straight, as you cannot give an enema to a
puppy that is curled up, use very little pressure, keep the eye dropper straight
and avoid holding it an angle.
6. Hold the buttocks together for at least three minutes.
7. Release the buttocks.
There may or may not be much water released from the dog. The colon may
absorb all the fluids so don't worry if nothing comes back out.
If the puppy has a bowel movement immediately afterwards (within three
minutes), repeat the enema. If the fluid stays in longer than three minutes, wait
until the next enema is needed.
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13.3. Giving A Series Of Hydrating Enemas
Only do the series of enemas if your puppy is dehydrated. You do not want to
over-hydrate your puppy if he is suffering from Parvo.
To start the series of hydrating enemas:
1st Hour
Give an enema every half hour to begin the process (follow the chart below
for the proper dose).
Give Parvaid™ only, by mouth, every fifteen minutes. Do not worry about
overdosing on Parvaid™ - it is designed so you can give it safely every hour
(or more if needed).
2nd Hour
Continue to give the enema every half hour.
Give Parvaid™ and half the amount of recommended fluids by mouth every
half hour.
3rd Hour
Give an enema every hour.
Give the Parvaid™ and the full dose of fluids every hour.
4th Hour (And On)
Continue to give the enema every hour.
Give Parvaid™ with the full dose of fluids every hour until the puppy has held
two full doses down by mouth.
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Once the puppy has held down two full doses by mouth, stop the enemas and
continue giving a full dose of Parvaid™ every hour by mouth.
Use Parvaid™ with either electrolyte fluid or Oat Water. If Parvaid™ is not
available, use the tea (whichever emergency tea you are working with).
1. For a puppy or small dog, you should use a syringe. For a medium to large
dog, you should use a child-sized enema bottle.
2. Lubricate the tip with KY jelly or Vaseline.
3. Fill the syringe or bottle with Pedialyte (electrolyte fluid or Oat Water) and
Parvaid™ drops, according to the size of the puppy or dog. Make sure the
fluid is lukewarm, as cold fluids will cause the intestines to cramp.
Size
Pedialyte /
Parvaid™
Water
Parvo Emergency
Tea (if Parvaid™
is NOT available)
Under 3 lbs.
1 tsp.
2 drops
1 tsp.
4 – 10 lbs.
2 tsp.
5 drops
2 tsp.
11 – 20 lbs.
1 tbsp.
5 drops
1 tbsp.
21 – 30 lbs.
2 tbsp.
10 drops
2 tbsp.
31 – 40 lbs.
3 tbsp.
15 drops
3 tbsp.
41 – 50 lbs.
4 tbsp.
15 drops
4 tbsp.
Add an additional tablespoon to the four tablespoons for each 10 lbs of body
weight over 50 lbs.
A small dog weighs approximately 10 lbs. or less, a medium size dog is
approximately 11 - 39 lbs., and a large dog is approximately 40 lbs or more.
4. Place the puppy in a tub and administer the solution slowly.
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5. Make sure the puppy's spine is straight, as you cannot give an enema to a
puppy that is curled up.
6. Hold the buttocks together for at least two minutes.
7. Release the buttocks.
There may or may not be much water
released from the dog. The colon may
absorb all the fluids so don't worry if nothing
comes back out. If the puppy has a bowel
movement immediately afterwards (within
three minutes), repeat the enema. If the
fluid stays in longer than three minutes, wait
until the next enema is needed.
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14. Supportive Care
Supportive care is important, because many things can happen when the body
gets sick. We therefore recommend the following ideas to help you increase the
chance of survival for your puppy:
1. Give Vitamin C ascorbic acid (for the health of the kidneys and immune care)
four times a day until the dog is eating on his own. See the “Vitamin C
Support” section for more information.
2. Give beef liver to help stabilize the blood sugar, provide energy to fight
illness, absorb any toxins that may be in the body, and help care for the
intestinal tract. It is also a good source for Vitamin A. The recipe for Beef
Liver can be found in the “Emergency Treatment” chapter.
3. If your puppy is running a fever of over 104, give him some baby aspirin (not
Tylenol, Advil or Motrin) - it has to be pure aspirin. A puppy's normal
temperature is between 100.5 and 101.5. We recommend our Doggie Pain
Relief which comes in our Parvo Treatment Value Pack.
4. If the temperature is low, provide the puppy a moist heat source. Be sure to
wrap the water bottle in a light towel and replace the water when it starts to
cool down.
5. If the puppy has a low-grade fever, you can heat the oral and/or enema
doses, as doses given at room temperature of 70 degrees will lower the
puppy's body temperature even more.
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15. Recovery
Once your puppy or dog is on the mend after a Parvo infection, you will need to
be careful about what you feed him.
Keep in mind that the intestinal tract is raw, because the Parvovirus has eaten
away at the lining and caused bleeding.
Once the puppy has begun eating you may notice some cramping. Parvaid™
has ingredients to help ease the cramping and to help the intestinal tract heal, so
it may be useful to keep the puppy on the Parvaid™ during this cramping stage.
You should therefore start your puppy on a diet of bland food:
Baby food with rice (include some type of meat such as ham or beef). Due to
the rise in infections that is being caused by poultry, it may be worth staying
away from bird products until the puppy has recovered.
Cook up some rice with meat (such as ham, lamb or hamburger). Rice will
help firm up the puppy’s stools.
If your puppy has had difficulty producing stools, do not use rice. Instead,
cook up some meat with carrots, celery, and a little cabbage.
You will want to keep your puppy on a bland diet for at least one week. Do not
overfeed your recovering puppy - small meals spaced throughout the day are
better than one or two large meals. Overeating can cause a relapse within the
first 48 hours of recovery.
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16. Speed Is Of The Essence
The problem with Parvo is that, by the time your dog or puppy exhibits typical
parvoviral symptoms (e.g. vomiting, which is often yellow, diarrhea, which is often
really foul smelling, depression, fever, dehydration, as your dog will lose weight
rapidly, and a general lack of playfulness), the clock is already ticking, since
you’ve already lost anywhere from three to seven days.
Often, your dog might be sick and you’ve been away from him at work all day so
you wouldn’t have known or may have missed some of the initial subtle changes
in his mood. This is the time when the virus is growing and spreading.
Parvo usually takes three to seven days to incubate once your dog is infected,
and when it reaches this stage, it acts very fast, so you too much act fast - you
simply do not have time to dilly-dally around wondering what to do.
And if you do order our home-treatment
products online, then now is not the time to
skimp on the shipping costs. Yes, using an
overnight service from a company such as
FedEx is a bit more expensive – but every day
that passes without treatment is another day
during which the Parvovirus can take a
stronger hold on your dog, weakening it
further and further.
Remember, a dog’s
metabolism is much faster than a human’s so one dog day is like seven human
days.
Here’s the bottom-line: if you don’t have hundreds or thousands of dollars to
spend taking your dog to the vet, then you must treat your dog yourself at home.
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Our products are very cost-effective since they treat multiple dogs per each
bottle.
We’ve spent countless hours
researching shipping methods
(e.g. the service areas, the type
of
services
available,
costs,
projected time of delivery, etc.)
and analyzing the results of
using these different methods,
comparing what the carriers
claim with our own experience,
and based on all of that work,
which was worth every hour we spent, we decided that we will only offer FedEx
Overnight
services,
and
the
closest
international
equivalent,
on
our
www.ParvoEmergencyTreatment.com site, as this site is for people whose dogs
are already sick.
This is because we understand the true nature of what it is you’re dealing with: a
blood-thirsty killer that doesn’t take prisoners.
We’ve already had too many of our customers lose their dogs because they
selected too slow a shipping method, and we really don’t want to see this happen
again.
A virus is like any other life form: its mission is to survive at all costs. These new
super strong strains of Parvo make it clear that this virus is learning how to
counteract traditional treatments and is becoming extremely resistant to many of
the standard treatment protocols.
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What this means for you is TIME is even more critical! If any of your dogs show
any Parvo symptoms, then by ordering our products using a FedEx Overnight
service, you will be able to start administering treatment within a day or two,
giving your dog an excellent chance of a full recovery.
On the other hand, if you were to order using USPS Priority Mail and then had to
wait two to four days to get the products, your dog would be dying a slow
agonizing death right in front of you. This is hardly the last image you want
forever burned into your memory – your dog expired while waiting for products in
the mail – when you could have had your products delivered by FedEx the next
day and started his treatments immediately, giving him a fighting chance of a full
recovery.
So, whatever solution you choose for your dog when they are sick with Parvo, we
implore you to select the fastest shipping method that is available in your location
– we really don’t want to see any more people lose their dogs because they died
from Parvo before their Parvaid™ could reach them in time.
And if you get the impression that all this talk of fast shipping is a hobby horse of
ours, you’d be right, and we make no apologies for it. Canine Parvovirus is a
vicious killer, and there really is no reason to make your dog suffer any longer
than is necessary.
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17. The Importance Of Antibiotics
An antibiotic is recommended by veterinarians for the treatment of Parvo (due to
the lack of white blood cells the body is producing) to prevent secondary
infections.
The Parvo is also in the intestinal tract eating through the lining, which can also
cause secondary infections. The infections, if not treated, will cause the puppy to
become extremely ill and can cause death.
Because of the changes with Parvo and its imitators over
the last few years, we recommend giving Vibactra Plus
(our doggie antibiotic) in addition to Parvaid™. Vibactra
Plus has been designed to help your dog fight off
parasites, and kill viral and bacterial infections.
Other antibiotics can be used in addition to Vibactra Plus
if given at half strength.
Keep in mind that antibiotics will take out both the good
and bad bacteria in the intestinal tract. It is necessary for
the health of the intestinal tract that the good bacteria
remain.
You must give some acidophilus (also known as probiotics) at least once a day in
order to replenish the good bacteria that the intestinal tract needs. Do not give
the probiotics at the same time as the Vibactra Plus or antibiotic – give at least
one hour before or after.
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18. Relapses After Parvo
A relapse is very common for puppies that have been infected with Parvo.
Generally speaking, a relapse is when a puppy begins to show signs of
improvement (e.g. he's a little playful and may even start eating) then suddenly
gets very ill again. The improvement and decline are significant, and it is often
more difficult to pull a puppy out of a relapse than it is from the initial Parvovirus.
When your puppy begins eating and is able to hold it down for six hours:
Reduce the dosage of Parvaid™ to four times a day
Reduce the dosage of Vibactra Plus to twice a day
Reduce the dosage of Life Cell Support to once a day
Do this for two days to help prevent a relapse from occurring.
If you suspect your puppy has had a relapse, you should begin treating as you
would for the initial infection, but be sure you are consistent with your treatment.
As I write this, Lou is running up and down our stairs with his ball and I'm
crying tears of relief and happiness. I feel like making Lou a t-shirt that says "I
love Parvaid!" Thank you so much for everything. You saved our dog's life and
this family will always and forever be grateful to you!
Thank you,
The Ortiz family in Arizona and Lou
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19. Be Prepared!
Most households have some form of medicine cabinet that contains a range of
products that you might need to cover a variety of emergencies or ailments.
These might include Aspirins, Band-Aids, antacids and anti-diarrhea tablets, to
name but a few items.
However, we suspect that very few pet owners have a similar medicine cabinet
for their animals.
We strongly recommend that you create one, because you never know when
you might need something at short notice.
Don’t forget, a dog’s metabolism is much faster than a human’s, which is why
people say that one dog year is equivalent to seven human years. That also
means that when your dog has Parvo, one day’s suffering for the dog is like a full
week’s pain for a child.
You wouldn’t sit by and watch your child suffer
needlessly, so why should your dog be treated any less compassionately?
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So, we propose that your emergency pet medicine cabinet contains the following
products, as a bare minimum:
Parvaid™, because as we’ve said already, this is a potentially lethal virus
that acts very quickly once it takes hold, and you really don’t want to be
waiting for an order to arrive in the mail as precious days elapse.
Vibactra Plus, as this is an all-round antibiotic formula that will soon get your
pets back on their feet if they ever feel a bit off-color.
Doggie Pain Relief, which will help if your pet experiences any pain or fever.
It contains wild lettuce, arnica, white willow bark, feverfew,
meadowsweet, wintergreen, alcohol (to bring out the properties in
the herbs and preserve the tincture) and distilled water.
Vaccination & Wormer Detox, especially if your puppy has
recently been vaccinated or wormed.
Life Cell Support to help speed the healing process, if the
Vaccination & Wormer Detox is not being used
Flea & Tick Wellness Oil, to keep those pesky bugs at bay. It
contains grapeseed oil and an essential oil blend of peppermint
rosemary, eucalyptus, citronella.
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You should also consider keeping the following items in stock, as they can all be
useful in an emergency (see our “Emergency Treatment” chapter, above, for
some of these uses):
Honey
Baby Aspirin
Pepto-Bismol (only to be used as a last resort)
Hot water bottle (you may need a way to provide some moist heat, as heating
pads, which are dry heat, are not recommended)
Beef liver
Beef Broth if liver is not available (check the ingredients in the broth for salt or
saline, as it is not recommended to give salt to a dehydrating puppy)
A child-size disposable enema bottle
Syringes without needles, using the table below as a guide to the right size:
Dog’s Weight
Syringe Size
Under 3 lbs.
6 cc/ml
3 – 10 lbs.
12 cc/ml
11 – 20 lbs.
20 cc/ml
21 – 30 lbs.
35 cc/ml
31 – 40 lbs.
50 cc/ml
41 – 50 lbs.
60 cc/ml
Mustard
Ground cloves
Vitamin C (calcium or sodium ascorbate powder with bioflavonoids and rose
hips or Ester C as both are easier on the tummy. It is easier to give in the
sodium ascorbate powder according to Dr. Pitcairn, D.V.M., Ph.D. in his book
"Natural Health for Dogs and Cats")
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20. Decontamination
Indoors, the Canine Parvovirus loses its
infectivity within one month; therefore it
should be safe to introduce a new puppy
indoors one month after the active infection
has ended.
Outdoors, the virus can survive freezing
temperatures, so if the outdoors is contaminated and is frozen, you must wait for
it to thaw out before safely introducing a new puppy.
Shaded areas should be considered contaminated for nine months, while areas
that are exposed to good levels of sunlight should be considered contaminated
for five months. However, it has been known to survive for over a year, and
some experts claim the virus can live for up to 20 years, so be careful!
Of course, this assumes that no other decontamination steps, over and above
simply waiting, have been taken.
Finally, please bear in mind that your puppy will continue to shed the virus for two
weeks (some vets claim it can be as many as six weeks), even after he or she
has recovered. You should therefore consider quarantining your home and
yourself from other puppies for the next six weeks, and then do a thorough
cleaning.
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My 10 week old German Shepherd, "Trooper", tested positive for Parvo. I took
him to the vet on Monday, by Wednesday he had not made much progress,
health wise. I decided to order Parvaid™ on an overnight delivery, which by
the way was promptly delivered. As soon as I got the medicine I ran it to the
vet and requested to be administered to my puppy, the following day my
doggie was as playful and happy as ever. Thank you folks very, very much.
Ricardo Lopez, Las Cruces, New Mexico
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21. Disinfection
Despite the introduction of new cleaners with all sorts of claims, the Parvovirus
remains almost impossible to completely remove from an environment. The goal
of decontamination is therefore to reduce the number of viral particles to an
acceptable level.
The best and most effective disinfectant against most viruses (including the
Parvovirus) is bleach. One part of bleach should be mixed with 30 parts of water
and should then be applied to bowls, floors, surfaces, toys, bedding, and
anything contaminated that is colour-fast or for which colour changes are not
important. Bleach completely kills the Parvovirus.
However, we must point out that bleach is a harsh chemical, even when diluted,
and it is not something you want your dogs to ingest.
We would therefore strongly recommend that
you do try a safer cleaner (e.g. Trifectant) as
dogs will lick anything they can reach, regardless
of what substance or chemical may be present.
You can use products such as Ken-Care,
KennelSol or Parv-O-Way for cleaning, but you
should still use the bleach solution to kill the virus as such products are not
consistently proven to kill the virus, in spite of the manufacturers’ claims. This is
because Parvo is an “unenveloped” virus (i.e. there is no surrounding layer of
fat), which makes it a lot harder to kill.
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Disinfection becomes a problem for surfaces you can't bleach, such as carpets
and lawns. For carpets, use a safe cleaner mentioned above and a thorough
steam clean will certainly help, and you can either do this yourself or you can hire
a professional to do it for you.
Since carpets are mainly indoors, you may be best simply waiting at least one
month for the virus to die off before allowing any puppies to access the area.
Outdoors, if good drainage is available, a thorough watering down of the entire
area may dilute any virus present so that the number of viral particles is reduced
to an acceptable level.
You should also discard all feces from any
infected dogs, but be careful! Humans can
also spread the virus on their hands if they
touch feces from an infected dog and then
touch another dog, especially a puppy,
without washing their hands thoroughly.
Tiny amounts of fecal material on the
infected dog's coat can contain massive
numbers of viral organisms that can easily
be transmitted to susceptible dogs.
Don’t forget too to disinfect your clothes and
shoes
(use
bleach
or
a
professional
veterinary laundry detergent in your wash).
This is especially important if you've been in
an environment that you suspect may be infected with the virus, such as a vet’s
office or a kennel. Remove your shoes before you come inside your home and
disinfect them.
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Finally, note that boiling water alone will not kill the virus.
After speaking with the Vet, I was told to bring JC in. He was diagnosed as
suffering from an infection of Parvo. They then explained a bit about it and I
was devastated. The little fellow had already wormed his way into my heart.
By the Grace of God, I found your website. I purchased a bottle of Parvaid™
and was given the recipe for tea to be given to JC while waiting for the
Parvaid™. As might be expected, the Vet was skeptical and it took quite a
battle to get them to administer the tea.
That bottle arrived Monday afternoon and I rushed it over to the emergency
hospital. Again, I had to get firm with the Vet to get their commitment to
administer it to him. I recall that Monday afternoon JC's condition seemed to
be deteriorating and they were not sure he would make it another day.
However, they agreed to administer the Parvaid™ according to your
instructions.
On Tuesday morning, I was told that he was awake and sitting up. I was
astounded. Within a few days, he was home, well on his way to recovery.
Thank you so much for saving his life. Thank you for Parvaid™.
Jim Conrad, Charlotte, North Carolina
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22. If The Worst Happens
If you are unlucky enough to lose any of your dogs to Parvo, it is recommended
that you wait between six months and a year before putting a new puppy or nonvaccinated dog into an infected environment (even if you have disinfected it).
To immediately bring an animal into a situation where one has recently died of
Parvo is a virtual death sentence for the new puppy. It is therefore strongly
recommended that there be no movement of dogs in or out of a kennel until 30
days have passed since the last dog either recovered or died.
Do not take your puppy out of your home where it can infect or be infected until it
has had the complete series of shots. By keeping it isolated you may save its life.
We also strongly recommend that you have products such as Parvaid™ and
Vibactra Plus on hand, then you will have them available immediately should the
need arise in future. Life Cell Immune Support would also be beneficial.
Remember, these products can be used as preventatives too, so if your puppy
shows any signs of Parvo (e.g. loose stools, vomiting, depression), you should
start them on Parvaid™ and Vibactra Plus at once (and the Vaccination &
Wormer Detox or Life Cell Immune Support if yours dogs have been wormed
within the previous week).
If it not Parvo, but maybe just an upset stomach, then this treatment will do no
harm at all. But it if is Parvo, then you will know that you’ve acted as quickly as
possible, and that will give your dog a much better chance at surviving this virus.
Losing just one dog to Parvo is terrible, but if the worst does happen, you
certainly wouldn’t want to go through it all again.
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23. Parvo Evolution
As if all of this wasn’t bad enough, like almost every virus, Parvo is constantly
evolving. During the Spring of 2007, for example, a new, more virulent strain
appeared, and really made its presence felt in places such as Texas, Georgia
and California. Since then, outbreaks have also been experienced in Arkansas,
Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Mississippi, Ohio, North Carolina,
Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Tennessee, as well as in other countries such
as Australia, Canada and England.
In some states, puppies were being put down in an attempt to halt the spread of
the virus.
This has commonly become known as the F-Strain Parvo Virus, although it is
officially recognized as the 2c strain. This is the fifth strain, and the fourth to
cause problems since it was first recognized in 1978. The 2c strain appears to
have started in Japan, and then crossed the Atlantic from Europe to North
America and the rest of the world, and is suspected to be airborne.
This strain is more deadly than the other strains of Parvo and needs to be treated
more aggressively. Dogs contracting this new strain will have accelerated
symptoms, and infected dogs usually die of dehydration and shock because it
typically attacks the intestines causing severe, bloody diarrhea and vomiting.
Making matters worse, it prevents the absorption of nutrients and fluids. As a
further complication, it can also attack a dog’s heart causing congestive heart
failure. This complication can occur months or years after an apparent recovery
from the intestinal form of the disease.
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As we have stressed throughout this report, time is of the essence when dealing
with Parvo, but this is even more true with the 2c strain: from the time that
symptoms first appear to the time of death can be as little as six hours!
You therefore need to start treating the virus immediately, and that includes
providing your sick doggie with fluids and electrolytes to offset what he is losing.
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THANK YOU for your help during our latest battle with Parvo. Although a
heartbreaking time, we feel that our experience provides a valuable test-case.
Ingrid had bottle-fed seven orphaned puppies; they were happy and healthy babies
weighing 15-20 pounds (!) at ten weeks old when Parvo struck.
The first was diagnosed by a veterinarian who put it to sleep. Later, we found two
which had died very quickly, and two more were weak and withdrawn.
We found Parvaid™ on the Internet and began the interim treatment that was
recommended. Apparently this was the F-strain, and little Willie died in the night.
By then, Fuzzy was unable to lift his head or swallow. His gums and tongue were
white. The remaining two puppies were sick, and were able to retain only the tea you
had recommended. Some 18 hours after we called you, the Parvaid™ came, and the
story gets better.
Fuzzy was force-fed the Parvaid™ - and six hours later, though still very weak, he
was drinking water and eating!
The last two puppies required only four doses. In twelve hours, all three puppies were
starting to play, and in twenty-four hours they were running in the yard! They were still
thin, but gained two pounds in two days.
In conclusion, we lost four beautiful puppies before using Parvaid™, and all three
which had the Parvaid™ lived. Cost-wise, the one puppy which was put to sleep
required $90 total, and did not live. Three were treated and lived - on less than 1/2
bottle of Parvaid™.
We are gladly joining your war on Parvo and other intestinal diseases by contacting
many possible outlets. We'll be in touch.
Ingrid and I are volunteers for All Creatures Great and Small, a no-kill animal welfare
and rescue organization. Kim is its founder and president. We're definitely on your
side!
Ingrid Anders, Donna Dell, Kim Kappler
All Creatures Great and Small
North Carolina
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The 2c strain symptoms you should look out for are:
gelatin-like stools, with some blood
vomiting, with bile and foam
rapid weight loss, within a few hours of becoming ill
a rise in temperature, as high as 107 degrees, although this symptom is not
always present
not drinking, and probably not eating either
acting normal and playing, but resting more often, but then becoming
lethargic and laying around, as the dehydration continues.
At this point, the dog will die in less than 24 hours unless it is detected in the first
stage (i.e. not drinking and with a low grade temperature).
What this means is that the traditional treatments that you may find at the vet’s
are becoming less and less effective.
Here’s a link to a new story from Canada that highlights how experienced vets
are being taken aback by this new 2c strain, and how their standard treatment
protocols are simply not working: Four Canines Succumb To New Parvovirus
Strain, by Sarah Gilmour.
Even Parvaid™, which has always had a very good success rate at treating this
virus, is proving to be less effective than it was. It now appears that you need to
fight the parvovirus on several fronts at once, using a range of different products.
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That is why we have put together our Parvo
Treatment Value Pack, which contains four
of
our
products
that
are
known
to
complement each other in helping your
dogs to survive this virus:
1. Parvaid™
2. Vibactra Plus
3. Life Cell Immune Support
4. Doggie Pain Relief.
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24. Survival
After reading all of the above, you may wonder
how any dog or puppy can survive such a
devastating virus.
However, not even the Parvovirus can disrupt the
entire immune system. In addition, every day that
passes allows more time for more antibodies to be
produced. These antibodies can lock on to the
virus and inactivate it. Of course, if your dog has a
weak immune system, has never been exposed to
the Parvovirus, and does not receive any treatment, then he may have less than
a 20% chance of survival.
So whether survival is possible amounts to a race between the damaged immune
system trying to recover and respond, and the fluid loss and bacterial invasion
caused by the Parvovirus.
You can greatly increase the odds in your dog’s favor, by getting our Parvo
Treatment Value Pack and starting treatment immediately.
The Parvaid™ arrived overnight, within 48 hrs. of starting treatment we noticed
great improvement. Within 4-5 days he was back to his old self. I will be sure
to recommend your product if ever the need arises.
Sandie Wolf
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25. Tools & Techniques For Large Dog Facilities
This chapter is designed to help people who manage a lot of dogs and have dogs
traveling in and out of their facilities on a regular basis. This would include
animal shelters, rescues, Humane Societies, etc.
You have many new challenges, especially with the newer, tougher strains of
Parvo.
25.1. Disinfection Of Dog Runs & Kennels
When disinfecting kennels, you must clear away any large organic debris
immediately.
You will need to use a good degreaser, a disinfectant with cleaning action, and
bleach. This way, you will ensure that you’re killing the virus particles.
If you happen to have a situation where you don’t have a cement slab on the
floor and you have a gravel-based arrangement, it will be much harder to
disinfect that type of structure. You will have to use the disinfectant generously,
and after that dries, you’ll have to use a strong bleach solution, ensuring that you
coat all of the areas, which can prove difficult, even if you use the recommended
sprayer technique. So when at all possible, it’s best to go for a cement slab; that
way, you can treat all of the areas.
When applying the bleach solution, use one part bleach to 30 parts water, and
use a garden sprayer for efficiency.
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If you have chain-link fence separating the kennels, then you must disinfect this
as well, since nose-to-nose contact can spread the virus, and the virus can live
on the fencing.
When cleaning smaller kennels, the bleach can be applied with a hand sprayer,
as long as all areas are well covered.
For clothes and shoes, don’t forget the virus can survive on these, so clothes
must be laundered with hot water and a professional veterinary laundry
detergent, and shoes and tires must be sprayed with a bleach solution.
Whenever possible, assign a single worker to take care of a quarantine area for
Parvo cases.
25.2. Vaccinations
25.2.1.
Parvo
Each dog that comes in should be vaccinated with a modified live version, full
spectrum vaccine, using Intervet’s PROGARD-8 (PROGARD®-8 is a modified
live virus vaccine containing attenuated strains of canine distemper virus,
adenovirus type 2, parainfluenza virus, and parvovirus grown in the PRO-CELL
STABLE CELL LINETM. PROGARD®-8 is presented in a desiccated form with
inactivated
canine
corona
virus,
Leptospira
canicola
and
Leptospira
icterohaemorrhagiae bacterin as the diluent), since this vaccine has been 100%
challenge-tested for all the common strains of Parvo, as well as the newer 2c
strain (aka F-Strain).
For dogs that are 22 weeks and younger, you should go with the PROGARD
Puppy version, with the first shot at weeks 6 – 8, the second at 14 - 16 weeks,
and the third shot at 22 weeks.
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In many cases, you may not have the dog for that complete amount of time
period, and you may not know if the dog is infected or carrying the Parvovirus.
As you will see below, we have some excellent recommendations for these
situations.
25.2.2.
Bordetella
For Bordetella (i.e. kennel cough), it is recommended to use nasal spray instead
of injections, as there seem to be fewer adverse reactions.
25.2.3.
Rabies
The other vaccination to consider would be rabies, with either the one or three
year vaccine being given.
25.2.4.
Other Vaccinations
Some of the other vaccinations are probably not as critical, e.g. Lyme Disease,
and use only as necessary.
25.3. Low Cost Alternative Treatments / Prevention For Parvo
Parvo can be extremely expensive to treat, even if you have large discounts with
your favorite vet.
Many shelters are using euthanasia and a new term that has been coined,
“depopulation”, to handle Parvo outbreaks.
With the new 2c strain of Parvo, this has been particularly problematic for many
shelters, and as you can see in our Breaking News section, there’s over 50
stories more or less talking about the same problem.
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We would like to recommend some alternatives that will greatly save on the cost
of treating sick dogs that have Parvo, as well as helping you to prevent Parvo
outbreaks.
Our core set of products, Parvaid™, Vibactra Plus and Life Cell Immune Support,
work well together to effectively treat Parvo from the beginning stages through to
some of the later stages.
By getting these products in bulk, you also will reduce your cost per dog.
Let’s say your budget was $2,500 for Parvo treatment.
The following table shows how many sick dogs you could treat in each of six
different weight bands, and the cost per dog:
Weight Of Dog
Sick Dogs Treated
Cost Per Dog
Under 3 lbs.
318
$7.71
or
3 – 10 lbs.
127
$19.30
or
11 – 20 lbs.
63
$38.90
or
21 – 100 lbs.
42
$58.36
or
101 – 200 lbs.
31
$79.06
or
Over 200 lbs.
25
$98.04
As you can see from the table above, you could treat hundreds of dogs (e.g.
new born puppies or super-small breeds such as “Teacup” Chihuahuas) for
under $10 each, on up to 25 giants (e.g. large Mastiffs) for under $100 each.
(Note that these figures and prices are based on our Silver configuration.)
These products are a phenomenal buy when you consider the success rate is
90% or better, they’re extremely easy to administer since you give drops orally,
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so even your junior-most staff members can do this, and these products are
chemical-free and have had no reported side effects in over ten years of use.
But wait, there’s even better news!
These products can be extremely effective in preventing Parvo – in most cases,
close to 100%.
If you took your same $2,500 budget and let’s say you used these products for
prevention purposes, here is the breakdown of the number of dogs you could
save from getting Parvo, and the cost per dog:
Weight Of Dog
Dogs Treated
Under 3 lbs.
Cost Per Dog
1,404
$1.77
or
3 – 10 lbs.
561
$4.44
or
11 – 20 lbs.
280
$8.89
or
21 – 100 lbs.
187
$13.31
or
101 – 200 lbs.
140
$17.78
or
Over 200 lbs.
112
$22.22
As you can see from the table above, you could treat over 1,400 dogs (e.g.
new born puppies or super-small breeds such as “Teacup” Chihuahuas) for
under $2 each, on up to over 100 giants (e.g. large Mastiffs) for under $25 each.
(Note that these figures and prices are based on our Bronze configuration.)
So what we are suggesting is, each time you get a new dog in, go ahead and
give him the vaccinations, as you normally would, but also put him on the
prevention schedule (which is only four doses per day for five days), and this will
prevent Parvo from developing if the dog is already infected but not showing
symptoms, and/or is a carrier.
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Even with generous discounts at your favorite vet’s office, you will not be able to
approach any of the above prices. The traditional treatment protocols may only
give you odds of 50:50, and the vet has no treatment protocol for prevention of
Parvo.
We feel these are extremely compelling reasons for you to consider using the
prevention strategy, which in the long run will save you greatly cost-wise, you
won’t have to euthanize as many dogs, and you will be seen as heroes in your
local community.
If you take a look at our website, you’ll see we have some new, revolutionary
tools available to help you plan your strategies, and to get the most bang for your
buck.
Our Budget Maximizer
is
a
sophisticated
calculator that requires
you to put in your total
budget amount, and it
will go and put together a
package deal for you that
will contain a full cost
analysis
for
every
possible weight of dog that you would encounter. It’s very easy to use, it takes a
couple of seconds, so go here and try it out:
http://www.ParvoBuster.com/budget-maximizer.php
After you’ve experienced our Budget Maximizer, you can use our Product
Selector, which will give you precise products tailor-made for your facility, based
on you entering information about all of your dogs (don’t worry this is fast).
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Either way, you will not be able to find better prices for these products and you
won’t be able to beat this at the vet’s office.
If you have any questions about the products, or about how to use our Doggie
Planning Tools, feel free to give us a call on 1-877-DOG-HERBS and we’ll be
happy to answer all of your questions, and we can take orders by telephone as
well.
For international customers, please use Live Chat or our Contact Us form.
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26. Credits & References
We would like to thank the following people:
the UC Davis Shelter Medicine Department for putting together an excellent
website with a wealth of knowledge on Parvo and related issues
Intervet for doing cutting-edge research on the latest strains of Parvo and
creating vaccines that can counteract 2c and other strains
Janet Tobiassen Crosby, D.V.M. for her excellent article on vaccinations and
titering, Veterinary Q&A: Parvovirus Infection In Dogs
Will Falconer, D.V.M., Certified Veterinary Homeopath, for his work in the
area of Homeopathic treatments for animals
Amber Technology
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27. Version History
Parvo is an ever-changing virus, like all viruses, and so this report will be
updated whenever new information or research comes to light.
For those people who have read previous versions of our report, this section will
summarize the main changes so that they don’t have to read the entire report
again.
27.1. v2.8 (November 2008)
The following changes were made in this update:
Chapter
Details Of Changes
Parvo Emergency Tea Recipe
We
remove
Garlic
from
the
Parvo
Emergency Tea recipe because research
indicates that it could, in some cases,
increase the likelihood of vomiting and
diarrhea.
27.2. v2.7 (January 2008)
The following changes were made in this update:
Chapter
Details Of Changes
Using Parvaid & Vibactra Plus
We removed the recommendation to wait
two days when administering Parvaid to
puppies brought into an environment where
Parvo has recently been because of the
evolution of the 2c strain.
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27.3. v2.6 (October 2007)
The following changes were made in this update:
Chapter
Details Of Changes
Emergency Treatment
In the Oat Water recipe, molasses are
preferable to honey, if you can get this.
Other Treatments
Instructions for administering an enema
were updated – for small dogs, a plastic eye
dropper is preferable to a syringe, and the
buttocks should be held together for three
minutes, not two.
27.4. v2.5 (August 2007)
The following changes were made in this update:
Chapter
Details Of Changes
Notes
This
chapter
was
added
to
provide
information about how to click the links in
this report.
Contamination & Transmission
A
new
paragraph
about
nose-to-nose
transmission was added.
A list of breeds that are most and least
affected by Parvo was added.
Symptoms
A new sub-section, Canine Coronavirus was
added.
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Chapter
Details Of Changes
Vaccination
More
information
about
what
type
of
vaccines to give to puppies, and when, was
added.
Information about a successful vaccine
against the new 2c strain was added.
A brief summary of titer tests was added.
Incubation
A minor change to the details of the length
of the incubation period was made.
Treatment Options
The range of fees you could expect from a
vet / animal hospital was changed in the
Veterinarian Care sub-section.
Details of how may dogs can be treated with
1oz. of Parvaid™ were changed, and a link
to our unique Product Selector was added.
The Handy Conversion Table was updated
to reflect the actual numbers of drops in the
various sizes of bottles.
A new sub-section containing treatments we
cannot recommend was added.
Using Parvaid & Vibactra Plus
The If Your Dog Has Parvo sub-section was
updated to show that you ideally need to
administer 48 hourly doses of Parvaid™.
Decontamination
This chapter was updated to reflect some
experts’ views that Parvo can survive
outdoors for up to 20 years.
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Chapter
Details Of Changes
Disinfection
The list of safe cleaners was updated as a
result of testing that has been done on some
of the brands we used to recommend.
Parvo Evolution
This
chapter
was
updated
to
include
additional information about the new 2c
strain (aka F-Strain) that we obtained from a
world-renowned Parvo expert.
Tools & Techniques For Large
This
chapter
was
added
to
provide
Dog Facilities
information and options for people who
handle large numbers of dogs (e.g. animal
shelters).
Credits & References
This chapter was added to thank the many
people whose research we’ve drawn upon.
Version History
This chapter was added for the benefit of
people
who
have
downloaded
earlier
versions, so that they can see at a glance
what has changed.
Special Offer
This chapter was added to encourage
people to have products on hand for both
prevention and emergency use.
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28. Special Offer
In order to kick start our Parvo Prevention campaign, we’re encouraging people
to have our products on hand so that when an emergency situation arises, they’ll
be ready.
So, please see our Special Offer:
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More Information
We hope that you have found this report useful, and that you will heed our
warnings.
If you need more information about anything you have read in this free report, or
you would like to check out some of the safe, all-natural products that we sell
such as Parvaid™ and Vibactra Plus, then please visit:
http://www.ParvoEmergencyTreatment.com/MoreInfo/
As we have said, Parvo strikes without warning, and once your puppy has
contracted this dreadful virus, you really don’t have much time. That is why we
have put together our Parvo Treatment Value Pack, which contains four
complementary products that have been proven to work effectively together,
even against the latest potent strains of Canine Parvovirus.
Finally, please, please forward this report to anybody you know who has
dogs, or to anybody who is even thinking of adopting any, (hint: if you
forward this free ebook to as many people you know and ask them to do
the same, it will eventually fall into the correct hands) – the better educated
pet owners are about the severity of the dreadful Canine Parvovirus, the
better, and the fewer dogs will die, or have to be put down, needlessly.
There is a solution, and that solution starts by being prepared.
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