Mom gets her kid a puppy for Christmas, horror at what happens weeks later

After getting her kids a puppy for Christmas, a mom from Texas woke up to a horrifying surprise—now she’s warning other parents. 

In a viral TikTok video shared in December under the username @paityn._.xo, the poster explained: “If you’re getting your kid a puppy for Christmas, watch this first.” 

The graphic clip shows footage of her bedroom covered in feces and vomit as a result of the new puppy escaping her kennel and causing mayhem around the house. 

The video quickly went viral on social media and it has so far received over 15.6 million views and 986,900 likes on the platform. 

In the comments, some users suggested that the unfortunate accident in the clip might have been caused by parvo, a highly contagious disease known for causing severe vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and immune system collapse, among other issues. 

Veterinary advice website Pet MD explains that canine parvovirus, also simply known as parvo, targets rapidly dividing cells, especially in the intestinal tract and bone marrow, leading to symptoms that typically appear in the dog around three to seven days after exposure.  

Early signs of infection include lethargy, fever, and loss of appetite, followed by vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, which can quickly cause dehydration and shock.  

Parvo spreads through contact with contaminated feces or surfaces and can survive in the environment for months, though diluted bleach can inactivate it. Diagnosis is commonly made using a fecal SNAP ELISA test.  

There is no cure, so treatment focuses on supportive care such as IV fluids, anti-nausea medication, nutritional support, and antibiotics when needed. With prompt veterinary care, 85–95 percent of dogs survive.  

Vaccination beginning at six weeks of age and repeated until 16 weeks is the most effective prevention. You can read more about parvo here.