Can a puppy get parvo with his shots??

Question

like if he has all his shots can he get it.

Answer 1

Parvo Virus

Canine parvovirus (CPV) is the most dangerous and contagious virus that affects unprotected dogs. When it was first discovered in 1978, most of the puppies under five months old and 2% to 3% of older dogs died from CPV. But subsequently a parvo vaccine has helped control its spread, and CPV infection is now considered most threatening to puppies between the time of weaning and six months of age. Adult dogs can also contract the virus, although it's relatively uncommon. All breeds of dog can be infected, but Rottweilers and Doberman Pinschers are more susceptible and have less chance of recovering.


CPV affects only dogs, and cannot be transmitted to humans or other species. However, other animals and humans can carry it to dogs. Dogs who become infected have a 50-50 chance of survival. If they survive the first four days, they will usually recover rapidly, and become immune to the virus for life. Most puppies will die without medical treatment.



The source of CPV infection is fecal waste from infected dogs. It has been diagnosed anywhere groups of dogs are found: dog shows, obedience trials, breeding and boarding kennels, pet shops, animal shelters, parks, and playgrounds. Dogs that spend their time confined to a house or yard and are not in contact with other dogs have much less chance of exposure to CPV. It's easily transmitted via the hair or feet of infected dogs, and also by contaminated objects such as cages or shoes. CPV is hardy and can remain in feces-contaminated ground for five months or more if conditions are favorable. Although most disinfectants cannot kill it, chlorine bleach is quite effective. There may be other means of transmission of CPV, but they are not known at this time.


Two forms of CPV have been identified: diarrhea syndrome and cardiac syndrome.


Diarrhea syndrome, or enteritis, has an incubation period of five to fourteen days. Dogs with enteritis act like they are in extreme pain. Early symptoms are depression, loss of appetite, vomiting, high fever, and severe diarrhea. Feces can be either grayish or fluid and bloody. Rapid dehydration is a danger, and dogs may continue to vomit and have diarrhea until they die, usually three days after onset of symptoms. Others may recover without complications and have no long-term problems. Puppies can die suddenly of shock as early as two days into the illness.


The second form of CPV is cardiac syndrome, or myocarditis, which can affect puppies under three months old. There is no diarrhea because the virus multiplies rapidly in muscle cells of the immature heart. Puppies may stop suckling and then collapse and die within minutes or days. No effective treatment is available for cardiac syndrome, and surviving puppies may have permanently damaged hearts.


The initial diagnosis of CPV can usually be made by a veterinarian after observing the dog’s symptoms; however, vomiting and diarrhea can be caused by a number of diseases. The rapid spread of illness in a group of dogs is another indication that CPV may be the culprit. A more definitive diagnosis of CPV can be made by testing feces for the virus, either at the veterinarian's office or through an outside laboratory.


Treatment for CPV should be started immediately. Hospitalization is necessary, except in relatively mild cases. Dogs must be kept warm. Dehydration is treated by replacing electrolytes and fluids and controlling vomiting and diarrhea. Antibiotics are used to prevent secondary infections. No drug is yet available that will kill the virus.


The easiest way to prevent CPV in adult dogs has been through annual vaccinations, although increasingly, veterinarians are recommending that vaccinations be administered every three years. Puppies need a series of booster shots, because of uncertainty about when maternal immunity wanes and the time the vaccine can provide puppies with their own immunity. This may be as early as six weeks of age or as late as fourteen weeks of age. If there is still a high level of maternal antibody present in the puppy, it will interfere with a vaccination. Veterinarians recommend that puppies get boosters every three weeks until they are sixteen weeks old, and they should be kept separate from unvaccinated dogs. Vaccinations given to puppies as well as adults also protect against other serious canine diseases like distemper, infectious hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza, and coronavirus.


Parvo vaccinations are usually required for participation in puppy obedience classes and for boarding your dog at kennels. A vaccination does not guarantee that your puppy will be safe from the virus, but it's good protective insurance.

A parvo-infected dog can shed the virus in his feces, which makes him extremely contagious to other dogs. The following precautions will help prevent the spread of this disease.


· Keep the dog isolated from all other dogs for at least a month after recovery.

· Pick up all the dog's stools in your yard.

· Use chlorine bleach and water to clean food and water bowls. Wash the dog's bedding in bleach and hot water. Disinfect all areas that the dog has been in, including linoleum floors, crates, etc.

· If you have any other dogs who are two years old or younger, or who have not had parvo vaccinations, take them to your veterinarian immediately for a booster shot.

· Feed your dog a bland diet until he recovers. Reintroduce regular food slowly.


A healthy puppy or adult dog should never be allowed contact with the feces of other dogs when walking or playing in public. Dispose of waste material properly and try to keep lawns, sidewalks, and street gutters clear of feces from neighborhood dogs.

Answer 2

Parvo shots aren't given at the same time. Typically you get only one at a time, and you have to bring the pup back after so many weeks have passed, and after that you may get boosters after a few years. The first shot should be at 8 weeks, then 12, and then 16. Yes, if a puppy steps where another parvo dog did, they MIGHT get it. Usually parvo is contracted by sniffing parvo-infested pee or poop, beng drooled on by a parvo dog, coming in direct contact with a parvo dog, or licking parvo dog poop. Simply walking on the same area, while it's possible to get parvo, it has a much lower chance then any other method. Yes, a dog can get parvo even after receiving the shots. It's very rare, especially after the puppy has reached a year old. Short of eating parvo-infested poop, the chances of her getting parvo after she has completed her shots is very slim. If she is carrying parvo, parvo shots might be ineffective. Parvo doesn't work immediatly, but can lay dormant for months, and if your dog's already infested, the vaccines won't do anything. Don't worry so much. With today's technology, she has a much higher chances of survivng then just 50/50 if she does get parvo. Parvo is also sometimes easy to catch very early if you pay close attention to the pup. Usually the first sign is lack of appetite and general drowsiness, which can be showed weeks before major symptoms like vomiting or diarrhea occur. If you can catch it and treat it that early, chances are your pup will survive. Just continue to take good care of her. Be watchful, but not fretful. If you act stressed or overly nervous about her getting sick, you can make her stressed which can cause her to get sick. Just stay calm and realize that if you bought from a good breeder or a shelter, she's probably healthy.

Answer 3

I'm not exactly sure what you're asking. If you're asking if the puppy can get parvo FROM the shot, then no. He might have a reaction, but he's not going to get the disease. If he has started his parvo shots and hasn't had all of them yet, he could get it if he's exposed to another dog who has it. If he's finished his shots, then he won't get parvo, that's the point of getting the shots.

If your dog or someone else's dog that your puppy might be exposed to has had parvo, wash any towels or bedding he slept on or pooped on in hot water with bleach, and clean all surfaces with a bleach cleaner. Try to keep other dogs away from anywhere the parvo dog has been, because the virus can live on surfaces for three months.

If you think your puppy has parvo (throwing up everything he eats or drinks for several hours straight), take him to the vet IMMEDIATELY. This disease can kill puppies easily if it's not treated right away.

Answer 4

If your puppy has had all 4 sets of parvo vaccinations it can be exposed and not get Parvo. I work as a vet tech. and have four dogs. my dogs are vaccinated every 12 months and I treat parvo puppies all the time and have to bring them home occasionally overnight and they are around my animals and mine have never gotten parvo because they were vaccinated as puppies and every year for prevention. But if your puppy was exposed to the parvo virus before it started it vaccinations or during the vaccination period then it will get the virus.

Answer 5

Reading all of these answers can be confusing. All are accurate to a point. If a puppy has not been exposed to CPV and has endured all of his initial boosters then your puppy should be protected. I say this only if the CPV vaccination protocol has been followed to the letter. I am a nurse in an SPCA wellness center and I can assure you if the protocol and the denial of exposure to CPV has been adhered to, your puppy is going to be just fine and protected. I deal with parvo puppies on a daily basis. The fault comes from either stubborn pet owners who insist on walking their puppies during the initial vaccination period, or owners who have not followed the protocol.

Answer 6

yes he can. Be sure to talk with your vet. also look on internet for parvo. It is full of good info. I had a puppy that I took for shots and he died like 2-3 days after his first set of shots. So, I sure hope your puppy will be o.k. take care and God Bless.

Answer 7

no but parvo can live in your house or out in your yard for years. If your puppy got parvo but is up to date on his/her shots, your yard is the most likely culprit

Answer 8

Yes, specially if he was exposed to it. It may lessen the effect of the parvo if he got the shot.

Answer 9

No he cannot get parvo if he has had all of his shots and I don't mean just one shot either but all of its puppy shots and yearly boosters.

Answer 10

yes, if they do (this saved my dog) every 20-30 mins with a chicken baster give the pup pedialite and chicken broth..
works like a charm!!!!