Parvo and other general doodle questions

[Ward W]

Do any of you have experience with doodles and parvo?

My wife and I brought home our first puppy together on Tuesday, saw a definite change in energy level/willingness to eat on thursday and friday, and had a positive parvo test on Saturday. I feel terrible we did not take her to the vet on thurs or friday, but we figured (and were counseled by the breeder) that the decrease in energy was due to lack of food and that the lack of food was due to all the change in the puppies life (food, environment, etc). 

The vet is optimistic that we can keep her healthy and get through it, but I don't think either of us will have much confidence until she is home and healthy. We visited her today and she wagged her tail when we walked in, but feel asleep against our legs as soon as we sat down next to her. Looks like she still has a way to go. 

We have a few questions that I hope you can help us answer. We have not been able to speak with our vet (weekend), but the information from the 24hr clinic vet, my uncle (vet), and random google seraches leaves us a little confused. 

1. We're cleaning (washing with bleach) all of her toys, bedding, and crate. I don't plan on getting another puppy anytime soon and don't want to kill the entire backyard, would it be irresponsible not to bleach the yard?

2. We intended on enrolling her in local puppy classes and maybe some later training classes, will we have a hard time getting in once willow is back and recovered?

3. I don't want to spread any info on the breeder until I know if they will reimburse expenses. I don't have much visibility to the breeder world - how common is it for responsible and legitimate breeders to have parvo outbreaks? I'll never understand how the breeder didn't make me aware that they had a puppy from Willow's litter returned to them with confirmed (twice confirmed, at that) case of parvo. They claim they thought it was a false positive, but I am convinced she should have told me when I called to ask about willows symptoms (after the other puppy had been returned and tested twice). 

any other experience or advice would be appreciated.

Thanks for your help,

Ward

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Is there any news for today - Tuesday on how Willow is doing?

[Ward W]

We went and visited her last night when I got home from work - was pretty depressing sitting in the waiting room seeing a few owners walk out after things didn't work out...

But as we walked back towards willow's room we could hear her barking from all the way down the hall - great sign, she didn't have the energy for it when we saw her last.

Couldn't believe how much she appeared to have improved from Sunday... look at her eyes

I think she had improved even more from when Reese saw her earlier that day. She had eaten all of her dinner and had a pretty well formed BM. She played with us for a solid 30-40 minutes and when we left she still had energy. 

Very hopeful that we will be able to bring her home soon. Thanks again for all the encouragement

I'll call for an update later today and see how things are going

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Ward, She looks so much better in the recent picture. You are right...her eyes are clearer. I am so happy for all of you and hope she continues to improve and you can bring her home soon. Sometimes, when things are harder at first, you appreciate them all the more. I am sorry all of you have had to go through this ordeal. Please continue to keep us posted.

[Wendy and Myla]

Wow, her eyes are so big and beautiful!!!  She is definitely a fighter!  She is really lucky to have both you and Reese fighting with her!  I bet you can't wait to get her home!  Keeping her in my thoughts and prayers!

[GBK]

Aww, such great news, and what a Beautiful girl she is!  Prayers she is better soon so you can take her home and love her up :)

 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I'm very glad to hear and see this good news! Willow does look like she feels much better! May she continue to do well!

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

So glad that Willow has show improvement.  Sending positive thoughts for continued improvement.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Thanks for the update Ward. She really looks SO much better. You're right, I can see such a change in her eyes- much brighter! She looks so cute in her pink collar too! :) Hoping her progress continues and I  will be watching for your update later today!!

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

She does look so much better - I hope this means she has turned a corner and is on the way to a full recovery!

[Carol and Banjo]

The eyes say it all Ward.   Holding Willow in my thoughts.

[F, Calla & Luca]

She really does look brighter eyed and more alert. I hope she is home soon.

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Wonderful news - she looks really good!  Keep us posted!