Animal Care on Wheels

Dear Friends,

Two weeks ago, a dog arrived at Jivdaya Charitable Trust hospital, rescued, and attended our Mobile clinic Van near Shilaj, Ahmedabad. She was hit by a car and lying on the roadside, unable to move, and was in immense pain.

We named her Cherry because she was as sweet as the fruit only. She was the most beautiful and adorable dog that we saw. After the initial diagnosis, we found she had a femur & Tibia fracture in her left forelimb. Based on physical examination and x-ray, our team of vets fixed the broken forelimb with a splint bandage followed by the medication and care. We were surprised to see how Cherry was keeping her calm throughout the process and being extremely cooperative. After two weeks, though the bandage is still on, Cherry is being able to walk better. We are hoping that she recovers fast and join her pack very soon.

Thank you for your support, which helps us take care of these lovely furry friends like ‘Cherry’ and many more with the utmost care, treatment, and nutrition.

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Canine parvovirus (CPV) is a highly contagious viral disease of dogs that commonly causes acute gastrointestinal illness in puppies and adolescent dogs who are not vaccinated. The disease mostly affects pups between 6 to 20 weeks old, but sometimes older animals can also catch the virus. It severely affects intestinal track and also the white blood cells, and when young animals are infected, the virus can damage the heart muscle and cause lifelong cardiac problem or can even prove to be fatal for the animals.

This season, we are receiving 20 to 30 CPV cases daily in our ‘Outpatient Department’. Our team of vets & vet assistants are busy providing intensive treatment to all these poor souls who are fighting with the deadly virus. With proper medication and care they are gaining back their strength and they will go back to their regular life in no time.

SYMPTOMS                                              

Clinical signs of parvovirus generally develop within five to seven days of infection. Early symptoms of parvovirus typically include lack of appetite, extreme tiredness, and fever, followed by sickness and diarrhoea 24 to 48 hours later.

TREATMENT

Treatment may include:

• Intravenous fluids (a drip) to treat shock and correct dehydration and electrolyte abnormalities
• Anti-sickness medication
• Painkillers
• Plasma transfusions and/or blood transfusions to replace proteins and cells
• Antibiotics to treat or prevent secondary infections as a result of the effects of parvovirus infection
• Tube feeding

We sincerely thank and value your continuous help and support which give us the strength to achieve more and more.