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PARVO INFORMATION Tamiflu...the miracle drug used to treat Parvo
I just had the opportunity to experiment for the first time with Tamiflu for the treatment of Parvo. The subject is an 8 week old redbone puppy who was diagnosed on Monday evening. She presented with vomiting (several times) and was quite weak and lethargic. She was given the first dose orally monday night. Tuesday, at around 12 noon an IV catheter was placed and she was given supportive IV fluids, along with some IV antibiotics and antiemetics for good measure. She never did vomit after the first tamiflu dose, and she only had ONE minor blow out with diarrhea on Tuesday morning. By Wednesday morning, we decided to give her water and a small amount of science diet I/D (bland diet) to see if she could keep it down. She did!!! Her next BM came this evening and it was for the most part, very solid and not bloody. Within 36 hours of the first tamiflu dose she was up and running around and was wanting to play. 48 hours from the first dose, she is almost back to her old self. I couldn't believe it. All of the studies I have read suggest that one can get away with subcutaneous fluids and oral antibiotics along with the tamiflu. I chose not to do this with her only because I wasn't ready to experiment that much. But I am amazed at the super quick turn around she has made and am VERY encouraged by what I have seen with this drug.Please feel free to cross post this information and let your vets know to check it out on VIN (veterinary information network). I truly believe that this drug will change the treatment protocol for parvo and will significantly reduce the financial burden that treating this awful virus places on rescue. The vet that started all of this was experimenting with shelter puppies, using the bare minimum in supportive care and reported a 100% cure rate with tamiflu administration as opposed to a 25% cure rate with traditional
therapies. He also reported a 2-3 day recovery for most of the puppies
he treated. The trick is to start the tamiflu as early as possible, as it inhibits the virus's ability to travel outside the GI tract and into other parts of the body (ie. organ systems). Puppies who die from parvo generally die from dehydration and sepsis. Tamiflu keeps the virus inside the GI tract so generalized sepsis is not an issue.VERY EXCITING STUFF!!!!
Anyway, Pass this along. :)
Erika Dillingham
Rescue Support Volunteer
Gwinnett County
Emergency Veterinary Technician
770-513-2987
THIS IS SOME GOOD ADVICE!
If a dog was the teacher you would learn stuff like:
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
When it's in your best interest, practice obedience.
Let others know when they've invaded your territory.
Take naps.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout...run right back and make friends.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.
Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.
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