Obviously that's the point of the vaccination, but is it 100 percent effective?
I just heard on the news that there is a parvo outbreak in Orange County, which is slightly close to me. There were owners lining up to get the vaccinations.
I've never heard of a parvo outbreak and only heard of it in reference to young puppies.
What are the symptoms of a sick dog?
2007-09-19 14:39:55 · 9 answers · asked by Cleoppa 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Recently in a county in Arizona there has been an outbreak of Parvo but a little different strain so dogs are dying rather than responding to the usual medications. The county sent out letters to every home to alert people.
If a warning will get people out to vaccinate or get boosters for their dogs, it will save a lot more than if those dogs don't get the vaccination.
Parvo symptoms are extremely foul smelling diarrhea, vomiting, listlessness, no appetite, gums get pale...... Parvo can take a puppy quickly, there isn't a lot of time to waste. While adults can catch it they usually don't it's the puppies and the very old dogs that will most often succumb to the disease, so it's very important to have them up to date on their immunization.
2007-09-19 14:53:48 · answer #1 · answered by gringo4541 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vaccinated dogs can get parvo. My vet was just talking about how he's seen many puppies this summer with parvo who have been vaccinated. Mostly the risk is with young dogs. But if your dogs are older, there may still be a risk. Google parvo to find a website describing symptoms.
2007-09-19 21:50:46 · answer #2 · answered by Kristen K 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes!!!! your dog can get parvo even after vaccinated. They can be saved if taken to a vet. The vet may keep your pet for a couple of days. He will give it an IV for constant fluids and meds. If your dog has parvo you must not bring another dog under 6 months old to your property. some how the virues gets into the dirt in your yard. If you bring another pet over 6 months old home make sure it has had all it's shots.
2007-09-20 00:18:20 · answer #3 · answered by gracie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes a vaccinated dog could still get parvo- mine did. She was about three years old and we moved to a new rental house. She was in the back yard and she must have eaten old infected dog poo and she got sick. She was vomitting frequently. We took her to the vet and with proper care she fully recovered in a little more than a week. In older dogs and proper care parvo can generally be overcome, but it is still a serious disease.
2007-09-19 22:47:31 · answer #4 · answered by Starsfan14 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All the other answers are right about the vaccines not being 100% and that mostly puppies get it, but if you're really worried, just keep your dog away from other dogs until the epdimic is over.
2007-09-19 22:00:51 · answer #5 · answered by kcpaull 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think truely any dog could get it, its not 100% out of the question even with vaccinations..but puppies are usually the ones to get it, cuz they are so young and aren't usually fully vaccinated yet..i would just be careful where you take your dog for now, don't let him eat another dogs food or water, only let him play with dogs you know are safe, and just be extra careful..cuz parvo can and in most cases will kill..
2007-09-19 21:48:34 · answer #6 · answered by *<3_Gizmo* 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, the vaccine isn't 100% effective. But it mostly effects young puppies. Most dogs older than a year don't get it.
2007-09-19 21:46:20 · answer #7 · answered by altaira 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It unfortunately isn't 100 percent effective. Most of the dogs it does effect are younger puppies.
2007-09-19 21:54:57 · answer #8 · answered by Chihuahua ♥r 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no if they have it they will poop blood and act latharic and be weak. older dogs can get it
2007-09-19 21:46:49 · answer #9 · answered by Tsunami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋