What are some signs of parvo in a puppy about 8 weeks old?

I don't want to worry you unduly, but it sounds as though your puppy is not well at all. This kind of lethargy is a often a symptom of one of the contagious dog illnesses that puppies are susceptible to.

It's true that puppies are often a bit withdrawn for the first few days when they're first brought into their new home. They may not eat much, or be very playful, but they will generally respond to an invitation to play, a short walk, a treat and so on. A puppy that doesn't even want to lift it's head is more likely sick.

If she's suffering from recurrent diarrhea and/or vomiting in addition to the lethargy, you need to find her veterinary attention right away. Little puppies get sick very fast, and dehydration alone can cause serious problems.

To find out about the different illnesses puppies are prone to, check out http://www.the-puppy-dog-place.com/dog-illnesses.h...

Parvo is one of the most serious, and most common of these diseases. For a more detailed overview of symptoms and treatment of Parvo, check out this article http://www.the-puppy-dog-place.com/canine-parvovir...

If you are at all worried that your puppy has Parvo, or any serious illness, please don't wait to get her help, every minute counts, literally. Best of luck with her.

Puppies are naturally very tired at that age and sleep alot (growing takes a lot out of them). Has she thrown up or had diarrhea??? That's classic parvo signs.

If you're worried about her, take her to a 24-hour vet. There's most likely one near you. Check the yellow pages!

You take her to the vet.

You should not have given her wormers (aka pesticides) unless you were 100% positive she had the type of worms the drug would treat.

Parvo signs include vomiting, diahrhea and lethargy. The puppy probably isn't feeling well because on top of whatever is ailing her, you gave her a bunch of poison. She needs to see the vet ASAP

If she will not even hold up her head, she will likely die without vet care.

Wait, you wormed her because she was laying around? That's what puppies do. If you have only had her a week she's probably still nervous about her surroundings which is why she hasn't been eating much.

Where did you get the wormer? Only a vet should prescribe a wormer(especially in such a young puppy). They will do a fecal test so they know exactly what type of worms they have and what wormer to give since there is different kinds. You may have gave her too much and now she's really sick. Never try to be a vet. If you have had her a week, you probably should have taken her to a vet by now anyways. Always recommend taking a new pup to a vet within 4 days of getting them.

Take her to an emergency vet right now!

I would get her to the vet asap. Symptoms of parvo include fever, foul smelling diarrhea that turns bloody, lethargy, and no appetite. You are not suppose to worm a puppy with parvo, but make sure she gets plenty of liquid such as pedialyte down her to keep her from getting dehydrated.

Could easily be parvo- she should have had some of her shots by now. Take her to the vet, parvo can be deadly.

Parvo is usually seen with vomit, diarhea, and stuff like that. More than likely, he is just tired.

If it persists, then a vet should be called. Good luck!

It could very well be parvo. They will act very lethargic, vomiting, blood in stool, not eating or drinking. And they could also act perfectly fine, believe it or not. Take this from an experienced vet tech, I know alot about Parvo Virus. Take her to the vet ASAP!!!! Maybe even to the emergency clinic, if your vet isnt open right now. If it is Parvo, it can be life threatning, it takes them over pretty fast!! Go to the Vet and get her tested!

Oh and one more IMPORTANT THING-----Erica T----You dont know what your talking about....Your puppy CANNOT re contract Parvo Virus once she has had it already!!!!!!! That is HIGHLY,HIGHLY UNLIKELY!!!!! And, once she has been treated, she DOES NOT have to stay away from any other dog for up to SIX months, thats crazy...Now, while after treated she is still carrying the virus, BUT NOT FOR THAT LONG! Wow, Erica T, you do not need to post info like this when you do not know what your talking about!! Do not listen to everyting your hear, just take her to the Vet and find out for yourself!

Bring it back to the vet right away. Parvo signs are vomiting and diarrhea. Try to get puppy to drink a lot of water. My dog survived parvo and lived 13 full years.

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My father in law found a puppy in a parking lot a few years back and we brought it to the vet to get it's shots. A few days later the puppy got listless, got real thin, and died just a few days later. I don't know if it was incurably ill when he found it, but it was very sad. I hope your puppy makes it.

Call your vet asap!!!!

Pravo will cause lose stools, the will have a very fowl smell, and usually will have some blood in it. She also with throw up any food she eats.

I would take the dogs to the vet right now. If she has not eaten for a week, that is not a good sign at all.