storm Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I have 2 dogs in hospital on the drip. They were both healthy and full of beans yesterday normal dogs. Then around 6pm last night they both became flat, diahorrea which stunk, refusing food and fluid. Up to the emergency vet, I was thinking coccidia. Vet tested for Parvo and both results came back as negative and also negative for coccidia. They have all the symptoms of parvo but tests don't agree. Vet has admitted they don't know what is wrong but will treat as a possible parvo. How long does it take for parvo to show up on tests? All other dogs have also been tested for parvo waiting for those results. Every other dog is fine all normal behaviour, eating drinking etc. Any one have any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Have they tested for Coronavirus? Same symptoms as Parvo but not as serious. Dogs (usually puppies) can still get very sick and as with Parvo there is only supportive treatment available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Sorry they are so flat- hope things improve soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Storm my dogs had something like this last year, one dog came down with very similar symptoms plus vomiting and it rapidly spread to two of the others although the rest didn't get it. My vet diagnosed a bacterial infection and gave them (I think) Trisoprim tablets and it cleared up in a couple of days. The dogs weren't hospitalised and I kept them hydrated by syringing Gastrolyte down their throats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 Thanks everyone, I dont handle things well when the vet states they dont know what is wrong. Its just so frustrating when you have no idea and to see them go downhill so quick. One is a 20 month old and the other is a 4yrs. I have a litter of pups and they are only 7 weeks old and both are fine yet they all live together. I have spoken to the vet and the result for everyone's parvo test is negative, so thats a relief. Hopefully they will be able to come home this afternoon if they stop the diahorrea and eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 There's been a bug going around. Throwing up, runny poo, not interested in treats, listless. Take about a week to get over. Sounds like your fur kids could have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jed Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Sorry the dogs are not well. Could be bacterial, could be gastro. Tests for parvo will work once the dog is showing symptoms, so if yours had had it, it would have shown when they were tested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weiz4eva Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Sounds like giardia, my kids (as did alot of others in the area) had this early in the year from drinking rain water i wont forget the smell. dogs can get it too, when i worked at a kennel we had a few dogs get it after drinking from a puddle or rain water. hear is the link http://priory.com/vet/giardia.htm good luck and i hope they get better soon Claire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 Giardia would fit after reading that info, as we went bush last weekend and the dogs had a ball playing in the mud and semi dried river bed. I would assume they would have drunk some of the water. When I left last night they were running more blood work as I asked if it could be what was been mentioned on here. One of the dogs has been on cortisone treatment for a skin allergy. Will know more after 7am Thanks again everyone. Its wonderful that everyone is willing to share ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poocow Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I hope they are able to diagnose whats wrong with them storm. Hope they are back home with you soon, and the rest of your babies don't get sick either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 Lost one of the girl during the night. The other one has improved and will be able to come home this afternoon. She will have medication for the next week as will every one else here. Vet has said its a strain of giardia. Thankfully its a hot day today and everything will dry after being scrubbed yesterday and again today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poocow Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Oh no storm I am so sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymoo Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 SO sorry for your loss Poor pups, hope the other one recovers quickly what state was this picked up in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueM Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 SO sorry for your loss Poor pups, hope the other one recovers quickly what state was this picked up in? Queensland sorry for your loss Storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Oh no RIP Storm's girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 Thanks everyone, its a shock in all honestly didn't think we would lose one. Turns out she had a heart problem that had never been picked up. Just figured they would stay for a while get better, get a huge vet bill and everything is back to normal. My other girl is home now, still quite flat but better. This has been the year from hell, roll on next year We went out to kingaroy/ esk this is where the dogs would have picked it up, I assume as that is the only place they have been for the last month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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