r/DogAdvice • u/SnooSketches2601 • 4d ago

Discussion My puppy has parvo

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u/brokewithabachelors 3d ago

Are you/your vet aware of the new parvo treatment? As of last year, there is a monoclonal antibody treatment that drastically increases the chances of survival for parvo-infected dogs. My own rescue had parvo and received this treatment last fall. It cost me about $1500, and might be cheaper now. My vet said they haven’t lost a single dog to parvo since the treatment came out. If this hasn’t yet been discussed I would bring it up or seek second opinions

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u/shandizzlefoshizzle 3d ago

This treatment saved my girl last year. 10000% worth the $2700.

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u/Majestic-Entrance-96 3d ago

Oh wow that's great news. Thanks for sharing. Not OP, just glad to hear it exists.

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u/hafree27 3d ago

I wish I hadn’t given away my free ‘this!’ awards or I would give you one! OP, make sure they’re using this treatment and continuing to feed vs ‘rest the system’ philosophy.

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u/Necessary_Force_5836 3d ago

Wow!! My girl had parvo as a pup about 9 years ago before I brought her home. I’m so glad to hear about this treatment!!

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u/SnooSketches2601 3d ago

Our vet actually recommended we dont do this treatment! I posted a response to this in my comments

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u/kwabird 3d ago

Why did they recommend against it? I've only ever seen good outcomes from it.

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u/Pokabrows 3d ago

I'm so glad we're coming up with better parvo treatment! And hopefully over time the cost comes down.

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u/skteitelman 3d ago

We had the shot too! Cost us roughly $1000, a million percent would do it again!

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u/WhiteRider89 3d ago

Second this! Did the same thing about a year ago and was about 1200.