07/14/2026
Story time! This little warrior is Willow. ❤️🐾
Willow recently went home after spending seven days in the hospital fighting parvovirus.
When she first arrived at Valor, she was very sick. Over the course of her hospitalization, Willow received intensive supportive care aimed at supporting her body while it fought the virus. In addition to the parvo monoclonal antibody treatment, she required multiple medications, nutritional support through a feeding tube, and around-the-clock monitoring. There were moments when her prognosis was uncertain, and she came dangerously close to losing her battle.
But Willow kept fighting, and so did her family.
A few days after going home, we received these wonderful update photos, and with their permission, we’re excited to share that she is back where she belongs, happy and doing great. You may notice that Willow is still a bit thin in these photos. Puppies with parvovirus often lose a significant amount of weight during their illness because of severe vomiting, diarrhea, and the difficulty of maintaining adequate nutrition. While Willow still has some recovering to do, we are happy with the progress she has made and expect her strength and weight to continue improving at home.
Parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that primarily affects puppies and unvaccinated dogs. It attacks the intestinal tract and immune system, causing severe vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and weakness.
There is no cure for parvovirus itself, treatment focuses on supporting puppies through the infection while their immune system fights the virus. The earlier treatment is started, the better their chances of recovery.
The good news is that parvo is largely preventable.
The best protection is keeping puppies up to date on their vaccines and avoiding high-risk areas until their vaccine series is complete. Puppies are especially vulnerable, and even brief exposure to contaminated environments can put them at risk.
Willow’s story is a reminder of both how serious parvo can be and how resilient these little patients are. We’re so grateful to her family for trusting us with her care and for sharing this happy update. Our staff became quite attached to this sweet little face during her stay with us.
Welcome home, Willow. ❤️🐾