My puppy has the symptoms of "Parvo Virus" except he has been vaccinated for it. Can he still contract it?

Question

He does go to the vet tonight.

My puppy was vaccinated over 4 months ago (he is now 8 months old). What does Parvo smell like?????

Answer 1

Yes. But the vaccine makes it less likely if they were administered correctly and late enough.

Answer 2

The parvo symptoms (vomiting and diarrhoea with blood in it) are also symptomatic of other gastric/enteral problems, so it may well be that your pup has a problem other than parvo. The treatment will be the same anyway - antibiotics, intravenous fluids etc.

Some vaccines are more effective than others - they all have to be above 95% effective to be marketed, most are more like 98% effective. I have heard that the parvo vaccine (the one used in my area anyway, there are more brands of course) is one of the ones that is more like 96% effective - meaning that out of every 100 dogs vaccinated, 4 might still get parvo. This is just something I heard though, it is not a fact.

I've never met a parvo-vaccinated dog that has contracted parvo.

Chalice

Answer 3

Yes, my pit bull puppy was vaccinated but still nearly died from it. The vaccine has no guarantee (as with any vaccine) and also depends upon when he was vaccinated and the strength of the syrum. The virus can live in the body for quite some time and not show any symptoms till later on. He may have contracted it shortly after birth from his litter mates and it may have been too late if he was vaccinated say, at 6 months of age.

Answer 4

Yes, he can still contract it depending on how many shots he's had, at what age .. etc.. The vet will probably test for it.. but in all honesty, if you've ever SMELLED what parvo smells like you'll never forget it. Make sure your pup is getting enough fluids in the meantime (until you get to the vet). Good luck.

Edit: To answer your question about smell. It smells like death, rotting flesh, blood and feces mixed. It does not smell like normally foul diarrhea.

Answer 5

yes he can still get it even after the vaccine, but its more likely he contracted it before he was vaccinated. parvo takes 5-8 days to completely form before it takes over the dogs system.

Answer 6

YES

Symptoms
There is a broad range in the severity of symptoms shown by dogs that are infected with parvovirus. Many adult dogs exposed to the virus show very few if any symptoms. The majority of cases are seen in dogs less than 6 months of age, with the most severe cases seen in puppies younger than 12 weeks of age. There are also significant differences in response to CPV-2 infections and vaccines among different breeds of dogs, with Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, and Labrador Retrievers being more susceptible than other breeds.

The most common form of the disease is the intestinal form known as enteritis. CPV-2 enteritis is characterized by vomiting (often severe), diarrhea, dehydration, dark or bloody feces, and in severe cases, fever and lowered white blood cell counts. Acute CPV-2 enteritis can be seen in dogs of any breed, sex, or age. The disease will progress very rapidly and death can occur as early as two days after the onset of the disease. The presence of gram negative bacteria, parasites, or other viruses can worsen the severity of the disease and slow recovery.

Answer 7

There are other thingsa that can mimic parvo, such as giardia, coccidia, even a heavy infestation of worms. They can also sometimes get parvo even after being fully vaccinated for the diease. I hope your pup will be okay.

Answer 8

He can still contract it, especially if he had a weak immune system at the time he had the shot, the vaccine may not have taken. Good Luck!

Answer 9

If he just got vaccinated it's possible they underestimated the strength of the example. He may also have an immunodeficiency virus then the vaccination probably gave it to him, (don't worry, I haven't heard of dogs with immunodeficiencies)

Answer 10

yes she can get it...call the vet and get her in. If parvo is caught early enough the dog will survive.