Behr
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Full recovery!
So today my momma's (Couldn't visit me, she was at school Dx) sister and mom had gone to go visit me at the Vet hospital. GUESS WHAT??? :D--I've recovered!!! When they had walked right on through that door, my tail was waggin' like crazy! I was my old playful self again! :) When my mom's sister told her the news about me, she jumped for excitement and wanted me home right away! I'm getting picked up from the Vet's tomorrow and I just can't wait to get back home with my family! I'm my old happy-go-lucky, self again. :)
P.S. Thanks for all of those who prayed for me :) and special thanks to Jake for taking his time making a thread saying for everyone to pray! :D
-Behr, silly again |
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Candi
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That is very great news! We ALL knew YOU could do it! |
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Carlie Rose
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Something is not right. This makes absolutely no sense. Parvo is not cured in 2 days. Correct me if
I am wrong but it was 2 days ago that you said you were sick and
diagnosed with parvo and now 2 days later you are cured. I have Vet
experience and I am sorry to say I know this is not possible. Treatment: Whether or not your vet will do some or all of the following will depend on the severity of the case and the budget:
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Hospitalization to better allow treatment, intensive care, and
monitoring. Keeping this contagious germ from spreading through the
hospital requires some effort and expense, though, so sometimes we
treat less severe cases as outpatients.
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Antibiotics: to minimize and counter bacterial infection of the damaged
gut wall and in the blood stream, liver, kidney, and all other tissues
and organs being supplied with blood contaminated by fecal material.
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IV Fluids: Dehydration, kidney shut down, and hypo-volemic shock is
the number one cause of death and severe weakness in this disease.
Oral, peritoneal, and sub-Q fluids might also be used for various
reasons but aren't nearly as effective.
4. Blood or Globulin Transfusion: Expensive and not without complications, but sometimes needed to save a life.
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Anti-nausea medications: Your vet will try to minimize vomiting using
a choice of different injectable, suppository, and oral medications
depending on the severity of the case and the budget.
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Anti-diarrheal medications: Severe diarrhea is weakening and your vet
will try to stop or slow down the diarrhea using various types of
absorbents, anti-spasmotics, and so forth.
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Nutritional Support: This differs quite a bit from vet to vet, but
theres a lot of evidence that despite having a raw gut, parvo patients
recover better if fed. We have various methods of accomplishing this
while avoiding vomiting to include tube feeding.
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Anti-Serums: One of the major secondary problems of Parvo is the
bacteria that gets into the blood stream from the damaged gut. This
causes a sometimes deadly reaction generally known as "Toxic Shock".
There are anti-serums (made for horses and not officially approved for
dogs) available that we think help counter this problem. Fairly
expensive and unapproved, so your vet may or may not offer this.
9. Lots of nursing and supportive care. And quite a few additional, "alternative" and "complimentary" treatments
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Steroid use: As usual, steroid use is controversial with the negative
being that steroids cause immune suppression, reducing the body's
ability to fight off infection. On the other hand, steroids are
wonderfully effective at reducing inflammation, vascular leakage, and
shock. I think the benefits out weigh the negatives. Other vets may
disagree
11.
Immune Stimulation: Some vets are experimenting with various
non-conventional treatments designed to stimulate or support the immune
system. I'm not sure how successful or helpful this is likely to be.
12.
Referral: Some vets may recommend referral to a bigger clinic or
referral center if your pet needs around the clock or intensive care.
13.
Aftercare: If your pet survives, you need to understand that for a
week or so the patient's immune system will be weak and the patient
extra susceptible to additional problems, respiratory diseases, and so
forth. Your vet may recommend post recovery antibiotics, special
diets, and supplements.
14.
Vaccinate: As soon as your pet has had a week to recover, return to
your vet to vaccinate. Booster again in about a month.
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LUNA PATUNA
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I have to agree with this as I have known dogs that have had parvo and the rate of recovery is not very good and they are sure not fully cured in 2 days. |
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Minute
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I agree with you and think this is very important information also. |
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Dobbieluver10
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That IS true Carlie. Behr's Owner,
I suggest you keep a good eye on Behr still JUST INCASE. Get different opinions from other vets.....
now if it really did go away, then that must be one dang miracle :) |
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Belle
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Actually, my brother had told me that Behr was actually sick on Friday, as well. So It was pretty much 4 days that Behr was sick, not two. |
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Minute
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Parvo is not cured in 4 days either. |
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SEXY Boomer loves Hope
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Well glad to hear you're more active lately. Did the vet give you any medication for Behr to take or somthing for a follow up? Because this is one speedy recovery! |
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ImissBelle
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I, too, have realized that this was too quick, but no need to freak out guys..all that matters is Behr is okay and fine. I am keeping an eye on him as possible, and if he seems to get weak, then it's off to the Vet's.
The Emergency Clinic had given us to give Behr "Tamiflu" and some other medications along with that, as well. He was in 24 hour care and was taken care of very well at the hospital. When I found out he was coming home 2 days after, I was a little shocked and I thought to myself, "Really? Oh wow, that was a little too quick. But he's coming home anyway!". You might think, "So since she doesn't care about how quick he has recovered, she's gonna not gonna give a care?". Of COURSE I care, but the thing is, since this was quick, I'm not concerned as much. The vet's were also amazed at the speedy recovery, but informed us to take him home.
Sorry if I sound a little rude, but if the vet's said he was okay, he was okay. If the vet's said he could go home, he could go home. And frankly, he looked fine to me! D:
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SEXY Princess Cilantro
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Behr,
I'm sorry you are sick, but your updates contradict each other. Our Mom is a vet and she knows that Parvo can't be cured in 2 days.
Were you or weren’t you in the vet hospital??? If you were why in your first post did you say that your Mom couldn’t afford to leave you overnight so took you home? If you were brought home you would not have been on an I/V which is necessary when a dog has Parvo since they get extremely dehydrated.
I have taken the liberty of including a website that answers some of the most frequently asked questions so you can get a better understanding of what Parvo is all about. BTW, incase you didn’t know Parvo is incurable – once you have it you have it for life.
No offense intended, but we don’t believe posting false information pertaining to a deadly disease should be on a pet site. I’m posting this cause I don’t want other dog owners to believe that having Parvo’s is a matter to be taken lightly - it is a serious disease and without the proper care the dog will die.
http://www.workingdogs.com/parvofaq.htm
Purrs, Cuddles and Kisses,
Princess Cilantro |
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ImissBelle
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It wasn't false information, actually. What I meant to say when I said Behr couldn't stay at the hospital was actually a DIFFERENT hospital. We took him home because we couldn't afford the cost for him to stay overnight. The next day my family and I took him to a different Animal Hospital. The other Vet place we didn't want him to say in, was an Emergency Room. Big difference. I don't see why I would even waste my time putting false information. |
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Dobbieluver10
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she's not lying. Have you ever heard of miracles? look it up. |
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SEXY Princess Cilantro
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Sorry Jake and Imissbell, I’m not blonde nor do I have blonde moments and I find it very difficult to believe this is a miracle. I do think that perhaps the vet misdiagnosed Buhr. | So today mommy took me to the Vet's because I was skinnier than usual and I wasn't my old playful self! Later than, I found out I had Parvo. But the vet seemed to think the family's not gone thru dogs with Parvo; He kept saying, "You know he might not survive, right?" and/or "You know this is most common to puppies, right?". Pretty much irritated mommy, mostly reminded her of the old days. We had later gone to an ER (Emergency Room) but the cost for the night and Monday morning was about $2000. My mom's momma refused to place me in that hospital for the night due to salary problems, so they took me home with little meds for me to take. Although the vets and interns didn't recommend it, they took me home anyway. When I was boughten, my old owner had the papers saying I already had my parvo shots. My mom's mom didn't believe that. Which is probaly another reason why she's a little tired from all of this; Shamu and Willlie had parvo when they were puppies, as well. They had worse syptoms than me but yet survived the trageic illness. Hopefully I can survive this, as well and live to see the days. Hopeing I can make it through, my mom's not focused on anything other than me right now. She instantly cried when she heard I had parvo because she knew everything there would be when a dog had parvo. Please pray, my mom doesn't even think she can make it through to school.-Behr |
The above post is why I am questioning whether or not Behr was in the hospital or not. No where did Behr’s owner say he was admitted to another animal hospital!!! Then when I read the message below – posted 3 days later it totally baffled me, as it did a number of other people.
If Behr was first brought to a Vet on Saturday April 12th then to an ER where they wanted $2,000.00 for Sunday April 13th and Monday April 14th (which Behr’s owner stated she couldn’t afford to leave him) and posted the Full Recovery on Tuesday April 15th exactly when was he admitted to an animal hospital for treatment??? | So today my momma's (Couldn't visit me, she was at school Dx) sister and mom had gone to go visit me at the Vet hospital. GUESS WHAT??? :D--I've recovered!!! When they had walked right on through that door, my tail was waggin' like crazy! I was my old playful self again! :) When my mom's sister told her the news about me, she jumped for excitement and wanted me home right away! I'm getting picked up from the Vet's tomorrow and I just can't wait to get back home with my family! I'm my old happy-go-lucky, self again. :) |
Even if he was in a hospital there is no way he recovered in 3 days and was back to his normal self. According to your post here you said the next day, which I am assuming is Monday, April 14th so he was in the hospital for one night and cured???
I personally would hate to hear that someone read this believed that Parvo isn’t deadly, ignored the problem their dog was experiencing and the dog died. Misdiagnosed I can accept – a miracle highly unlikely and according to one of your post Jake you were dubious as well. Prince Jake
| | | That IS true Carlie. Behr's Owner,I suggest you keep a good eye on Behr still JUST INCASE. Get different opinions from other vets.....now if it really did go away, then that must be one dang miracle :) | |
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Don’t mean to create any trouble, but anyone with common sense can see there is something wrong with this whole thing – simply by looking at the dates and content of the posts.
I would like to say I am happy to hear Behr is fine, but for other dog owners out there that read this please don’t believe in miracles when it comes to saving your pets life – bring them to a vet for proper treatment and/or a second opinion if you feel one is required. Purrs, Cuddles, and Kisses, Princess Cilantro |
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Kiefer Chiefs
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Maybe the vets got it wrong. It can happen. It doesn't matter if it was parvo or the flu -- he's better. |
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pippy loves the champ
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parvo can live up to 6 months in you home or yard after the dog been recovered from it, Recovery time depends on the dog's condition and how soon you began treatment but if your dog recovered 100% from it make sure you vaccinate your dog and any other dogs in the house it is Cheap and easy protection from this KILLER VIRUS! |
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