http://www.justforthedogs.com/dogs-and-family/wake-up-and-smell-the-parvo.php Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:36:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.justforthedogs.com/dogs-and-family/wake-up-and-smell-the-parvo.php/comment-page-1#comment-5647 Rae Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:09:20 +0000 http://www.justforthedogs.com/dogs-and-family/wake-up-and-smell-the-parvo.php#comment-5647 I had a 7 month old puppy within a couple of days time had full blown parvo. Had heard of it but was ignorant to it. She became lethargic and her appetite slowed some. Our other dog seemed fine so we thought maybe dogs get "bugs" like humans. I took her to the vet and after the fecal and worm test she began ejecting foul liquid. She had parvo and it would cost nearly 700 dollars to treat her. We had nowhere near that money and no one to turn to. Ouy other option was to put her down. I've never considered myself a dog lover. She wasn't technically even our dog. I cried like I was I ending a siblings life. I cried so hard and so much I vomitted in the vet parking lot. The only blessing from that terrible ordeal was that a worker cleaning up our dog's mess made a connection with her and asked permission to keep her alive and treat her himself. I still have a pic of her on my phone when she was about 3 months old. And now I'm crying again. I never knew anything about dogs. Never much thought about their companionship and love. I have many regrets. She changed my mind about rotweilers (sp.). She was gentle and quiet. She was our other dog's friend. And our dog seemed sad after. She never caught the parvo. It just seems cruel to find other things to spend your money on. If you're not going to be devoted to a dog, don't get one. They are more than entertainment for your kids. They are more than creatures who guard your stuff and fetch you things.. They can be your friend. They'll love you and get excited to see you each and every time you walk through the door. My advice is to vaccinate and pay attention. I had a 7 month old puppy within a couple of days time had full blown parvo. Had heard of it but was ignorant to it. She became lethargic and her appetite slowed some. Our other dog seemed fine so we thought maybe dogs get “bugs” like humans. I took her to the vet and after the fecal and worm test she began ejecting foul liquid. She had parvo and it would cost nearly 700 dollars to treat her. We had nowhere near that money and no one to turn to. Ouy other option was to put her down. I’ve never considered myself a dog lover. She wasn’t technically even our dog. I cried like I was I ending a siblings life. I cried so hard and so much I vomitted in the vet parking lot. The only blessing from that terrible ordeal was that a worker cleaning up our dog’s mess made a connection with her and asked permission to keep her alive and treat her himself. I still have a pic of her on my phone when she was about 3 months old. And now I’m crying again. I never knew anything about dogs. Never much thought about their companionship and love. I have many regrets. She changed my mind about rotweilers (sp.). She was gentle and quiet. She was our other dog’s friend. And our dog seemed sad after. She never caught the parvo. It just seems cruel to find other things to spend your money on. If you’re not going to be devoted to a dog, don’t get one. They are more than entertainment for your kids. They are more than creatures who guard your stuff and fetch you things.. They can be your friend. They’ll love you and get excited to see you each and every time you walk through the door. My advice is to vaccinate and pay attention.

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