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Krupnik, on 2012-04-29 23:57:30, said:

Hi,

Upon posting my original post we took Rigs to the emergency room of the "Small Animal Hospital" listed above located near CMU.  The doctors examined him and diagnosed him with the beginning stages of the parvo-virus.  Alot of blood work was done and Rigs was given antibiotics to fight the infection.  

The expensive treatment which was referred to in my original post is known as "Virbagen omega" Viral stimulating therapy.  The doctors told us that if Rigs did not respond well to his antibiotic treatment that that might be a viable option.

Fortunately for us all Rig's blood work came back normal.  His white blood cell count was in the normal range and he responded very well to his antibiotics and his temperature returned to normal.  He stayed overnight at the animal hospital for three days while on the IV and was closely monitored.  The doctors cleared Rigs for return to our house the other day and he has been home and doing well ever since.  He's still taking oral antibiotics but his appetite and playful puppy behavior has returned to normal.  

Thanks everyone for your best wishes towards Rigs and suggestions in this thread.

Thanks for the quick replies.....

Girlfriend just showed me a link online that further explains the condition that the doctor from Hong Dong has diagnosed Rig's with.....

http://www.minidogho...mo=3&art=302314


Rig's temperature was in the 100 to 102 degree range yesterday when he had his checkup.  It still doesn't make much sense to me why the doctor would clear him to be in good health or why Rig's has/had to wait another week for his vaccination shots.  

Rig's was born on a farm in Lampoon and he only made it to Chiang Mai this past Wednesday.  My girlfriend believes he may have picked up whatever virus or bug this might be from the Pet shop where many dogs have been before Rigs.

Regardless, Thanks for the suggestions and I'd appreciate any others and anybody that has a familiarity with this condition in dogs.

Thanks.

amyb, on 2011-01-11 13:34:09, said:

Thanks for the info!!  What are the chances Free Bird will be open at 4:00 in the morning??