Treatment consists
of aggressive supportive care to control the symptoms and boost your dog's immune system.
Not exact matches
Even with
aggressive supportive care and treatment with a combination
of antiparasitic and antibiotic drugs, which offer a better survival rate than previous treatments, approximately 40 to 50 percent
of infected cats die within a week
of infection.
Treatment for the bleeding disorders and
aggressive supportive care also prolong the life
of patients with hemangiosarcoma.
In total, four
of Jean's Leonbergers required hospitalization and
aggressive supportive care due to the severity
of their clinical signs.
Supportive care for infected dogs may include
aggressive administration
of intravenous fluids to correct dehydration.
If a diagnosis
of parvo is made, urgent and
aggressive supportive care is required.
Thankfully, with
aggressive supportive care, many patients with DKA do well as long as pet parents are prepared for the long - term commitment (including twice - a-day insulin, frequent veterinary visits to monitor the blood sugar, and the ongoing costs
of insulin, syringes, etc.).
The severity
of inflammation and thus severity
of signs will determine how long and how
aggressive the
supportive care will need to be.
If positive,
aggressive treatment in the form
of blood tests, IV fluids and other
supportive care must begin immediately for the best possible outcome.
Since there is no cure for parvo, we provide comprehensive
supportive care through antibiotic administration,
aggressive fluid management, and broad - spectrum deworming to fight off preexisting worms
of other infections that may exacerbate parvo symptoms.
These dogs typically die within 24 - 48 hours in spite
of aggressive fluid therapy, antibiotic treatment and intensive
supportive care.