In the majority of cases, parvovirus is fatal without effective treatment  and it is also highly infectious. If the veterinarian advises intravenous fluids are necessary, where possible take that advice because it could save your dog's life. Be aware a dog with parvo will produce large volumes of bloody diarrhea and it can be difficult to cope safely with the volumes involved. Also, if you own multiple dogs and take a sick dog home to nurse, without the proper "barrier" nursing, to prevent accidentally spreading infection on shoes or utensils, then you are putting your other dogs at risk. Veterinary clinics have special isolation facilities, and protocols for dealing with such infections in order to prevent spread.  If your dog stayed at the vet, the vet would likely give your dog IV fluids to help rehydrate your dog and medications such as anti-nausea medications to treat the symptoms. Your vet would also be able to continue to analyze your dog's electrolyte and protein levels, providing treatment as needed. She would be able to isolate your dog better than you can do at home, especially if you have other dogs. Parvo is a viral infection, which is why it is passed so easily and why it is difficult to treat. It is most prevalent in puppies up to 6 months old. The gastrointestinal version affects your dog's digestive tract primarily, leading to dehydration and the dog not be able to take in the nutrition he needs. The other type of parvo affects the heart, and it is not readily treatable at home. You deliver subcutaneous fluids under the skin. IV fluids are better, which are given in a vein, but you will not likely be equipped to provide IV fluids at home. Your dog needs fluids because parvo dehydrates your dog through diarrhea and vomiting, and he may not be able to take them orally at first due to the vomiting. These fluids help with the dehydration. However, in seriously ill animals, their circulation is often so poor that the fluids are poorly absorbed from beneath the skin.  Your vet is the best place to find these types of fluids. In addition, your vet can give you advice on what type of fluids and how much to administer to your dog. You will need a syringe with a 20 gauge needle, though slightly smaller (22 gauge) or slightly larger (18 gauge) needles may be used for differently sized dogs. Ask your vet what the right size is for your dog. You can use a differently sized needle for drawing fluids, say slightly smaller, so you don't inject the fluids with the one you used on the dog. Use a new sterile needle for each injection. The fluids will likely be in a plastic bag contained in a larger bag. Tear the larger bag off the fluids. The most common type you'll see is Lactated Ringers Solution (LRS). Sterilize the injection port by using an antiseptic on a cotton ball, and take off the cap. Insert the needle into the injection port. Pull back on the plunger to draw fluids into the syringe. How much you give is based on how much your dog is losing and how much your dog needs over 12 hours, information provided a few steps down.  Throw the needle you're using away when you're done. It shouldn't go back into the fluids. You may not want to use the fluids again at all. Talk to your vet about whether or not it's appropriate to keep fluids for more than one use. You must know your dog's weight before you begin. Weigh your dog if you need to do so. For instance, puppies that weigh 5 pounds or under need 50 to 75 cubic centimeters of fluid every 12 hours. You definitely want to offer fluids more than every 12 hours; these amounts should be spread out over 12 hours. Ask your vet how often you should be giving subcutaneous fluids and how much you should be giving each time. You may need to provide fluids as often as every hour.  Dogs that weigh about 10 pounds need 100 to 150 cubic centimeters every 12 hours, while 20 pound dogs need 150 to 300 cubic centimeters and 40 pound dogs need 200 to 400 cubic centimeters. For 50 pound dogs, give 300 to 500 cubic centimeters ever 12 hours. Keep in mind that these numbers are just estimates. A dog losing extra fluid in the form of sickness or diarrhea requires extra fluids. Be aware that placing large volumes of fluid under the skin can actually damage the skin, and cause it to die off and slough away in a few days time. Again, where possible, go with intravenous fluids. Take a moment to calm your dog by petting him and talking gently to him. Have him lay down, and if possible, have someone else hold on to him while you're working so he doesn't run away. Lift the loose skin on your dog's back. Insert the needle into the loose skin only.  You can administer the fluids anywhere along the back of the neck or back, as long as there is enough loose skin. Steadily push the plunger in to release the fluid under the skin. The fluids will make a bump under the skin, but they will be taken into the bloodstream soon as long as the dog is not in shock and has a good circulatory system. While doing so, use your fingers to squeeze around the hole, massaging the area as you do. You don't want the fluids to come back out. Fluids may pool under your dog's skin if you are giving too much. You'll see swelling around the sides of the chests and sometimes in the legs. If that happens, watch your dog until the pools disappear, and then resume giving him liquids, though you should lessen how much you are giving him.
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One-sentence summary -- See your vet. Give your dog subcutaneous fluids. Pick the right syringe. Prepare the fluid bag and syringe. Give fluids based on weight. Give the injection. Remove the needle. Watch to make sure fluids are being absorbed.


Washing your hair with shampoo and conditioner is still a crucial step. Unlike with mousses and gels, your hair should be completely dry before applying pomade. This means, however, you can reapply it throughout the day as needed. You can towel your hair dry, but consider blow drying it to give it extra volume. You can dip three of your fingers in the pomade to coat them thinly. Remember, less is more! Too much pomade makes your hair look limp and soggy. To avoid this unpleasant look, restrict yourself now and get more as needed later. You can also use hair wax. It’s applied the same way as pomade. While it doesn’t necessarily create a shiny, “wet” look, wax tends to effectively control unruly hair textures. Also, wax can be more difficult to rinse out than pomade is. Rather than use a comb, use your fingertips like a comb. Run your fingers through your hair. You’ll give your hair a light coating, but make sure it’s evenly spread. It does not need to be worked down to the roots yet. Styling with only your fingers is bound to make your hair look messy and greasy. Stick to using a comb for large patches of hair. Run the comb through your hair to smooth it and spread the pomade down to the roots. You can comb your hair to part it, slick it back, or make it a little messy on top. Earn some extra style points by running your fingers through your hair to sculpt it. Instead of the slick look, try brushing your hair up and back. You can use a brush or comb to finish smoothing it back before patting it down. This is how you create a more voluminous slick or a pompadour. Carrying a small jar of pomade with you can be useful. If you ever notice that your hair is out of place, you’ll easily be able to put in some more pomade to fix it. Pomade usually needs to be used up to three times a day. For more holding power, spray on some hairspray after the first application of pomade. It’ll typically keep your hair in place until nighttime.
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Dry your hair completely. Coat your fingers lightly with pomade. Work the pomade into your hair with your fingers. Comb your hair to style it. Use your fingers to shape your hair. Reapply the pomade throughout the day as needed.