Should I give my Red Nose Pit bull puppy a Parvo vaccine if I think she has Parvo?
No, I’m sorry but it won’t help. Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that a vaccine (technically series of vaccines) can only prevent. Dogs have no natural defense against this virus and is often fatal. The earlier the virus is caught, the better the chance of survival is. Clinical signs include but are not limited to fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, lethargy, and not eating. The virus basically dehydrates the body. Obviously money is an issue, but I am going to be blunt. The treatment for parvo is very expensive. The veterinarian will need to do an exam and run a quick test for parvovirus. If your dog is positive, there is no quick fix treatment. The treatment includes aggressive fluid therapy, antibiotics for any secondary infections, antiemetics (stops the vomiting) and, sometimes, antivirals. This all depends on your veterinarian. It can not be treated successfully at home, but is hospitalized for the length of the virus. Treatment is not a guarantee for success though.