2007-01-08 09:49:52 · 16 answers · asked by VICKY B 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Parvo is a generic term generally used for the dog form of this virus. There is a large "family" of parvo viruses, while they are similar they are species specific; dogs only get the dog form, cats get a cat form, humans get a human form etc they do not cross infect. (now the virus can be "carried", like the dog form parvo can be transferred dog to dog from your clothing or shoes or other environmental elements but you don't actually infect the dog.). Other than some parasites there are few diseases that can be transferred back and forth. Leptospirosis is one, which is why most dogs are routinely vaccinated against it.
2007-01-08 10:09:00 · answer #1 · answered by jungles_fury 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RE: Does a parvo shot remedy parvo or dodge parvo? I were given a sparkling domestic dog about 3 months in the past and that i took him to the vet lower back for a verify up lately. The vet suggested hes wonderful and each little thing, then went ahead and gave him a parvo shot. He doesn't have parvo, yet i change into curious does the parvo shot remedy parvo or dodge him from ever getting parvo?
2016-12-02 00:36:11 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard both ways, so I am really not positive. I would think that humans could not get it, but you might want to check with your vet. If you have recently had a dog die of parvo you also need to check with the vet on what the next steps would be for you to take as in cleaning your house and prevention of other animals contracting the disease. I found a stray one time and two days later he died of parvo and I could not have a pet for a year after that.
2007-01-08 09:55:30 · answer #3 · answered by Sara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's only Dog Parvo and Kitty Parvo.
2007-01-08 09:52:42 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is a human parvo virus that is one of the flues that you get flu shots for. However, dogs get a totally different strain of parvo virus, and people can't catch that one.
2007-01-08 09:56:15 · answer #5 · answered by exousia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO only puppies can get parvo and thats if they dont have there proper shots
2007-01-08 09:52:16 · answer #6 · answered by far_away312 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parvovirus B19 is the form of ''parvo'' that affects humans.
2007-01-08 09:54:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is a human parvo (known as fifths disease)...but we can't get it from dogs or vice versa.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/revb/respiratory/parvo_b19.htm
http://www.articlejoe.com/Article/Pregnancy-and-the-Parvo-Virus-B19/11100
2007-01-08 09:55:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, not from a dog. Though there is a human strain, and feline, they cannot cross over from dog-human or vice versa. Humans can, however, spread the virus to their dog ... buy stepping on another dogs feces etc ... and carrying the virus back home with them.
2007-01-08 10:02:41 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Carol♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are 2 kinds, but I don't think they can
2007-01-08 09:52:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋