Dog not drinking much after parvo recovery. Should I be worried?

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• Answered By Ann Dion, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on April 8th, 2017

  Hello. I am glad to hear Diggory is feeling better. He has likely been on fluids in hospital so won't have that desire to drink as much. To increase water intake you can feed canned food or add water to the kibble. If he starts being letharic or vomiting or diarrhea then bring him back to your vet. It sounds like he is on the mend though. Good luck with him and I am so glad to hear he is doing well! Parvo is a nasty virus and he is a tough and lucky guy to have gotten through it.

  

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• Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on February 24th, 2020

  It is great that he is eating well. He likely is not drinking because he still has fluids in his system that are keeping him hydrated. I would just try to syringe him a small amount of Pedialyte (non-flavored) diluted 50:50 with water later, especially if he is still vomiting or has loose stools. Otherwise, continue to feed him and give him his medications that your vet has prescribed in full.
  I do hope that Nelson continues to do well and recover from his parvovirus infection. Best of luck and take care. : )

  

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