If I had the parvovirus infection in my house from past pets and decided to get a new puppy, but vaccinated her before I introduced her to her new home, would she be alright?
2006-08-23 07:57:37 · 9 answers · asked by emptypromises2007 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
How long ago was the house infected. Not sure how long the virus stays alive. A shot is a preventive not a prevention. If you think your house is still infected do not bring a puppy into it, also every time you go out around other pups in the shoes you wear in your house you are putting them at risk also, but the virus should not stay alive for a long period of time. Ask your vet about that.
2006-08-23 08:14:40 · answer #1 · answered by shortansassy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. Usually a puppy needs the full set of four vaccines three weeks apart to be fully vaccinated. You are risking this puppy's life.
If you MUST expose a pet to a potentially horrible death, at least pick a fully vaccinated adult dog, not a puppy which has a weakened immune system already.
And by the way: the virus can stay lethal on floors and soil (and sofas and beds and anything else!) for six months or MORE! The only thing that will kill it is strong bleach solution that sits on the virus for 15 minutes. You can't possibly bleach your whole yard. I would not risk that pup's life if I were you.
2006-08-23 08:01:52 · answer #2 · answered by Robin D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be at least 6 months before you bring another pup in.
Pups are vaccinated in a series because vets don't know when the immunity from the mother's antibioties wears off. They are hoping to catch the time frame when that immunity have worn off. If the mom antibioties are in effect when the shot is given, then it is a waste of time and money. Her antibioties keep the shot from working. But they could wear off the following week and the pup would be left with no protection until the 2nd shot a week later.
Be best to wait the 6 months and while you wait, bleach everything.
2006-08-23 08:33:16 · answer #3 · answered by A Great Dane Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most of the time it's elderly dogs or puppies that contract parvo...the vaccine should help, but I still wouldn't take the risk. I've seen what happens to the puppies and it isn't pretty. If the parvo episode was a while ago I wouldn't worry, but if it was recent, keep the puppy away from the house for a while or clean everything very good before bringing him home.
2006-08-23 09:48:40 · answer #4 · answered by cherrydevil119 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The protection is not instantaneous. The dog's system has to generate the immunity in response to the shots. If it is a puppy, there isn't much body mass to fight off an infection if one were contracted before the immunity is in place. Before considering a new puppy, you need to speak with your vet and ask what can be done to eradicate the viral residue from your house and property to make it a safe environment for a new puppy.
2006-08-23 08:15:49 · answer #5 · answered by Cleveburgher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dog has to have 3-4 parvo vaccines before she is fully innoculated. If she's only had one, I would remove her immediately and bleach everything, or let her stay somewhere else until she's 16 weeks and fully vaccinated. Remember, no vaccine is fool proof, so if she's going to be around Parvo constantly, I would bleach everything. Good luck!
2006-08-23 08:09:05 · answer #6 · answered by Maber 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do it all the time. But I am constantly bleaching and I do wait about six months and be prepared that it could happen
2006-08-23 08:01:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was told by the vet to bleach everything that is bleachable and ammonia every thing that was not and that it lasts for a whole year.
2006-08-26 21:00:15 · answer #8 · answered by stella_sandlin2005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know but I sure would get an answer from my veterinarian.
2006-08-23 08:00:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋