Parvovirus is a highly contagious and often deadly disease, especially for young puppies. While many rescues and shelters are unable to take in dogs with parvo due to the extensive care and costs involved, Rescue Network doesn’t shy away from these cases.
Through our Paws Against Parvo program, we work closely with our veterinary partners and dedicated parvo foster homes to give infected dogs the best possible chance at survival.
How we treat parvo.
CPMA injection
Every dog diagnosed with parvo receives a canine parvovirus monoclonal antibody (CPMA) injection, an innovative treatment that can significantly improve survival rates when combined with appropriate supportive care.
Treatment and monitoring
We work closely with our veterinary partners on every dog’s treatment and monitoring.
Experienced parvo fosters
The dedication of our experienced parvo foster homes gives these dogs a fighting chance.
What every puppy family should know.
From the parvo guidance we give every foster home.
Young puppies
Puppies 4 months and under are at the highest risk for canine parvovirus.
Through feces
Parvo spreads through feces, and it is hardest to remove from a yard. Make sure it is not still in the grass or soil after cleanup.
Call your vet right away
Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, or not eating or drinking are signs to act on. Call your veterinarian right away.
A 1:32 bleach solution
Wash hard surfaces with soap, then keep them wet with a 1:32 bleach solution (1/2 cup of 5.25% bleach per gallon of water) for a full 10 minutes, and rinse. Mix a fresh batch each day.
How our foster puppies stay safe.
For their first two weeks, our young foster puppies stay out of the yard, or use one small section that can be blocked off from other animals. They stay out of public places, including walks, parks and events, until they have had two distemper vaccines.
They usually get the first at intake and the second at spay or neuter. Even then, their fosters carry them into events. All age-appropriate vaccinations are part of every adoption fee.
Parvo doesn’t have to be a death sentence.
We are committed to providing lifesaving treatment to puppies and dogs who deserve the opportunity to grow up healthy and find loving homes.
Parvo questions.
What people ask us about parvo and this program.
Does Rescue Network take dogs with parvo?
What is a CPMA injection?
What should I do if I think my puppy has parvo?
How do I clean up after parvo?
Can I foster a puppy with parvo?
Give a puppy a fighting chance.
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Our other programs: Supporting People and Pets on Tribal Lands and Southern Paws to Midwest Homes. See all three.