Recently, as told by a recent
article written by Colorado State University’s College of Veterinarian Medicine
& Biomedical Sciences, a new protocol has been developed at the Colorado
State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital that may be effective in saving
puppies affected by canine parvovirus (Parvo) while giving families a change to
provide a healthy life for their dogs. We at A to Z Vet Supply summarized the
article, which can be read here (http://csu-cvmbs.colostate.edu/pages/parvo-puppies-new-protocal.aspx) and gave our thoughts on the subject at hand. Parvovirus,
which is spread through exposure to feces from dogs affected by Parvo, is one
of the most deadly and common viruses that affect unvaccinated dogs.
There is intervention available that
is effective, however it requires inpatient care that can range anywhere from
$1,500 to$3,000. This high cost cannot be afforded by most pet owners. They are
often left with euthanasia as the only option available.
However, Colorado State University
researchers believe there is a more affordable option available at a fraction
of the cost, which is intensive at-home care. The cost associated with this
form of treatment is believed to be around $200-$300, according to CSU
researchers. The treatment, which has shown to have similar outcomes compared
to inpatient care, relies heavily on two drugs released by Pfizer Animal
Health:
·
Maropitant: powerful anti-nausea
medication that is given underneath the skin 1x a day
·
Fluids administration at least 3x a
day, under the skin
The research performed by CSU
researchers believe that puppies affected by Parvo can be treated at home,
which is a more affordable option for many families.
The
Study
40 dogs were admitted to the
study group composed of Drs. Sullivan, David Twedt, Pedro Boscan, Emilee Venn
(a resident in critical care); Karolina Preisner (student coordinator), and
veterinary students interested in the research experience. One group of dogs
randomly received the traditional “gold standard” of inpatient care, and one
group which received at-home care.
The study concluded that it was in
fact possible to treat dogs affected by Parvo with the outpatient protocol. Results
of the study are still being complied; however, early numbers of the study show
an 85% survival rate for the outpatient group, compared to a 90% survival rate
for the inpatient group.
Ways
to Prevent Parvovirus?
The most effective way to
prevent your puppies from being infected with parvovirus is through
vaccination. Early in their lives, puppies have immunity from their mothers,
but should receive vaccinations between the age between 6 and 8 weeks and then
receive two boosters during three-week intervals. Until puppies have completed
multiple rounds of vaccinations, they are not fully protected against
parvovirus. Until their puppies have completed the vaccination process, owners
should avoid taking their dogs to places where dogs frequent including kennels,
pet stores, doggie day care, or dog parts.
Our
Take on the Article
The article written by CSU on the
study, which was funded by Pfizer Animal Health, is doing its best to sell the
new drug that will help the survival rates for dogs that contract Parvo. First,
there is no cure for Parvo. Once a dog
has contracted canine Parvo, the dog’s inner-workings begin to become
devastated. The damage to the dog is done as soon as the dog begins to show
signs of the virus.
The only hope for the dog at this
point is that it has the will and is mature enough to survive the outbreak. Puppies
under the age of 12 weeks are still considered underdeveloped, giving them only
a less than 20% chance of survival.
The article also glosses over the
fact that prevention is the only mediation to survival, which is true. Current
vaccine protocols and the current vaccines by big companies are at best
inadequate.
The hurtle underdeveloped puppies
must overcome is their maternal antibodies. Puppies born today have multiple
millions after birth and the ability of the current so-called “professional
vaccines” are not strong enough to override these antibodies and produce the
production of protective antibodies against various viruses, such as Parvo.
NeoPar however, has been deemed and
proven within the first dose at or by the age of 5 weeks to override all
maternal antibodies and start the production of massive antibody protection
from various killing viruses like Parvo.
It is the only vaccine that will do this in young puppies and is the
only vaccine that will provide protection in young puppies.
Prevention and early vaccination
with NeoPar is the only formidable way to protect young puppies and Adults from
the killer virus of Parvo.
It Always Comes Down to Money
As the article clearly states money
is always a hindering issue with pet medical treatments. We always say that why
would you spend hundreds, or sometimes even thousands of dollars on a cure,
when you only have to spend $8 on a prevention method like NeoPar, that will
protect your dog for life?
To find more information, or to buy
NeoPar, please visit our website today.
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