My puppy has coronavirus. Can I give him chicken broth or raw eggs?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Gogo. The coronavirus is typically a self limiting disease. This means that if the puppy is otherwise healthy, the puppy's immune system will take care of the infection. There is not a specific treatment for the virus, just supportive care. This means keeping him hydrated and using medications from his veterinarian to control any vomiting and diarrhea. Most puppies make a full recovery. I hope this information helps!

I would not give anything raw as this has potential to cause a bacterial infection in any animal. It is best to keep him hydrated and stick to cooked egg or chicken and rice if he has an appetite. Hydration is key. If he is holding that much down without vomiting then you are doing well.

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Norik. Some puppies and dogs are extremely sensitive to any changes in their diet. Some will tolerate and others will react like this. The AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) does NOT support the use of raw foods for pets. If you want to feed him some eggs or egg yolks, I would lightly cook them and see if he can keep them down. Start with small amounts added to his regular food. Eggs and yolks are great protein and fat sources. Good luck

I am so sorry that your puppy passed and also that the other puppy was exposed. I am not sure what the raw egg is supposed to do here honestly. Eggs just have extra carbs and some protein. Parvovirus is a viral infection that is only treated with supportive care, which includes: fluid therapy, pain management, antibiotics and sometimes vitamin injections or anti-viral meds. If you suspect the new puppy has parvovirus with the same symptoms as the other puppy, then its best to take this pup in to get tested. Otherwise, i would continue to monitor this puppy and have his stool checked for just common intestinal parasites. He may just have worms if he is still otherwise eating well, no vomiting and has good energy. I hope that your pup Saiko gets well soon! Best wishes and take care.

Hi there! Sorry to hear that Saiko is not feeling well. The clinical signs you describe are concerning when they occur in a puppy as they can be seen with serious gastrointestinal infections such as Parvovirus. Other possibilities include intestinal worms and dietary indiscretion, among other possibilities. The sooner these conditions are treated the better the outcome tends to be. These types of conditions should not be treated at home. Raw egg does not prevent parvovirus. For this reason, I recommend that you have Saiko evaluated by your veterinarian to check for these possibilities and to start therapy based on findings. At the very least they can address dehydration if present and start him on anti-nausea medications. Good luck! Keeping my fingers crossed for your boy!

I would try feeding her boiled chicken, hamburger, or turkey and rice. You can also try feeding her things like scrambled eggs, low-fat cottage cheese, or chicken baby food. The other thing I would try is buying some canned puppy food for her and adding warm water to it to make it into a soup for her. Anything you can add some water to will help to keep her somewhat hydrated. You can also offer her low-sodium chicken broth for some fluids.

I would just give him a small dose of plain white boneless skinless chicken and white rice to help settle his tummy. If he is acting lethargic or continues to have vomiting or diarrhea, I would have a vet take a look at him. Small dogs like him can quickly get dehydrated. I hope this helps and he starts to feel better soon!