My pup and his story (parvo).
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I am so very sorry for your loss and heartache.  I hope that when the time is right you'll find an older pup that has full immunity to welcome into your family.
When puppies and parvo mix, this is often the tragic result. The normal incubation period for parvo is said to be 7 to 14 days from the day of exposure so it's most likely Flaw Dogs didn't know there was something wrong with your precious pup. Parvo is such a wicked and easily transmitted disease and unfortunately, the risk of parvo increases when a pup has not been fully vaccinated and has been exposed to a lot of different dogs/sources/environments. Just a little FYI to anyone reading this that is considering bringing a puppy home... Taking puppies that have not been fully vaccinated out in public can be very risky. I know it's a balancing act of socialization vs. safety... believe me when I say I've been there. I cringe every time I see a puppy being walked around at Petsmart... thinking how many feet could be tracking a disease around (accidentally stepping in it outside or bringing it from home). Puppies immune systems just are not protected until after they've received their full series of shots (PLUS time for them to actually take effect!)... and they must be received on schedule. There was a letter to the editor in our local paper a few days ago about a 4 month old pup that contracted parvo while on a walk at a public place- http://www.record-eagle.com/2007/jul/27letter.htm The breeder of three of ours was extremely cautious and educated us before the pups flew in. We were advised NOT to take them out of their crates at the airport or walk them around. So after a quick peek, we whisked them quickly away. We also carried them into the vet's office. Over cautious? You bet! But I'd rather look foolish carrying a huge puppy than risk loosing her/him. "...parvovirus is a very common problem that is a huge killer of puppies. Due to its ability to be transmitted through hands, clothes, and most likely rodents and insects, it is virtually impossible to have a kennel that will not eventually be exposed to the disease..." Source: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm ... icleid=467 And rescues, especially those like Flaw Dogs that handle mill dogs, handle a lot of puppies and cast offs from different sources. It's different than going through a responsible breeder that has just one litter of pups and controls who enters the home. Just bringing in one new dog to a shelter/rescue can mean exposing pups there to parvo unless sanitation is perfect and new arrivals are quarantined. The name Flaw Dogs tells us many of these dogs are rejects from less than stellar breeders. But once a little life is in existence, someone has got to help them find a chance at a better life or humanely euthanize them. |
| I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your puppy. Jaci has given you some good information about parvo.
I would just like to add, for anyone who ever adopts any puppy, from rescue to back yard breeder to the very most stellar breeder in existance, it is extremely important that you take any new puppy or dog or other animal comes into your lives to your own vet as soon as possible. Any one who is offering dogs of any age for adoption should also send home a written vaccination record (to the extent such a vaccination is available) and a small supply of whatever food the dog is used to, as well as the name of the food. Dogs, especially puppies, often react to stress--including moving to the most perfect, loving home, or changes in diet, with diarrhea, so changing diet slowly is always recommended. |
| I'm not trying to be insensitive, but would burying a pup with parvo in your yard be even more detrimental to eliminating the virus from your property? I'm wondering since it can live in the ground, off of the dog, can it live in the body? |
| Good point Jill. You might call your vet to make sure your beloved pup has been properly/safely laid to rest. |
| I'm soo sorry for you and your families loss.
We survived parvo but the grace of God I suppose. But it was a so upsetting... |
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