Can an adult dog get parvo?

Question

If a dog never had parvo shots as apuppy can it contact parvo later on? As in older puppy years or as a adult- If not when is it safe to let a puppy outside in a yard that may have had a previous parvo outbreak. Not sure if this puppy has had any shots? Thanks

Answer 1

Yes, any dog that hasn't been vaccinated can contract parvo.

Some dogs never acheive full immunity, even though they've been vaccinated.

Answer 2

Parvo is a virus that attaches to the intestinal lining and multiplies so fast it causes symptoms so severe that the pup actually can die from the symptoms (diarrhea/vomiting/dehydration) before the virus runs its course.

Having said that, a dog over two years old (unless it is internally a freak) does not have the same cells present in the intestine, and therefore will seldom even show a symptom at all. Dogs who come in contact with the normal strain of parvo after this age can become carriers for a couple of weeks during the time the virus is active in the intestines, but will not actually get sick. There are strains of parvo that can affect an older dog,,,, but these strains are called by other names. So the answer is...if a dog survives until 2 years, it most likely has a normal immune system (or else it would not survive long anyway) and will show little or no symptoms of parvo contact, but can still pass it to other dogs/puppies.
ADD...They vaccinate yearly for a couple of reasons, one is to get you in the door for a check up, and another is because parvo shots are not alone. There are several other virus' that are also in the shot, which an adult dog CAN get.

Answer 3

Yes, older dogs can get parvo. Even vaccinated dogs can (rarely) get parvo as nothing is 100% effective. (an adult, vaccinated dog at our animal hospital came in sick and he had parvo).

Parvo virus can live for up to 6 months in the yard. We do not recommend anyone get a puppy for 6 months after having a parvo dog in thier household.

Clean everything with a 20:1 solution of bleach and water.

Vaccinate all dogs-- even if they were recently vaccinated- for parvo.

Answer 4

Yes, any dog can get Parvo....the chances are really high when they haven't had any vaccines. I wouldn't expose any pet to an area that was exposed to Parvo for atleast 2-3 weeks after that pet has reveived a series of Distemper (usually a 6 in 1 vaccine that covers parvo) vaccines.

Answer 5

I am almost sure that Parvo can strike and adult dog.
The problem is, if you had a previous dog that had parvo and the area has not been cleaned properly, you can not have another dog for at LEAST 6 months. Extremely contagious and the virus sticks around for many months.
Every area needs to be bleached that is including the outside area when the dog did it's business, all bowls, toys, blankets and so on.

Answer 6

Many people love the idea of owning a dog but one thing that they have to keep in mind often times, is that the dog needs to be trained. While the pet may look heart-breakingly cute when it's in a shelter or at the pound, picking out the dog is only the first part of the relationship between dog owner and the animal. Many people don't understand that they have to put time and effort into socializing the dog.

An unsocialized dog will intimidate others, tear up the home, and will create an environment that can become so bad that the it will have to be returned. Many times when dogs have to be returned to shelters or to other resources, it will end up euthanized, which is very heartbreaking. All of this can be spared if a person learns the various techniques in order to socialize the dog.

One thing that they have to understand is that the he wants to be told what to do. It's in the canine nature to follow a leader. The dog will be more than willing to obey the leadership of its master. Here's a look at some common techniques that are used in dog training:

"Dog Whispering"

This is a technique that has been around for a while, but gained national notoriety over the last 10 years. Some people might hear this term and wonder how in the world whispering to a dog can train it! Whispering isn't meant to be taken literally in this case. As trainers have shown, whispering is a term that refers to connecting with a being or an entity on a very deep and almost spiritual level. When it comes to dog training techniques, dog whispering involves careful observation of the dog's behavior and actions.

It literally entails getting inside the mind and the behavior system of the canine. When a person uses dog whispering techniques, they interact with the dog on the canine level. Again, one the most common mistakes that people make is treating the dog like a small human being.

"Reward Training"

Reward training is very simple and it's one of the older tricks that works. This is a simple method of training the dog by positive reinforcement. Once he does what it is told to do, it receives a treat. How this works is that the dog owner must entice the dog towards the treat. Once the canine develops awareness for the treat, it develops a strong desire for it. When the desire for it is extremely strong, the dog owner pulls back. Then the dog receives a command and when the dog obeys the command, it receives the treat. The object is to make the dog associate a treat with the command.

"Clicker Training"

Other dog training techniques include one that is similar to reward training, which is called clicker training. How this works is that the clicker is incorporated to get the dog's attention. The clicker is clicked as a form of communication with the dog. It learns that there is a command or reward associated in conjunction with the clicker. Many people claim that this is fun, and they actually make a game with the dog by using the clicker for their dog training tasks.

"Ultrasonic Whistle"

Last, a relatively new form of dog training technique is called the ultrasonic whistle. This works because the ultrasonic sound is only heard by the dog. When the owner is trying to communicate a command, or stop the dog from barking, they will blow on their whistle when they want to communicate a command to the dog. The benefit of this is that the humans can't hear this noise, but the dog can hear it, and they will learn to associate the sound with a command.

Dog training techniques aren't hard to incorporate, but they are something that absolutely must be incorporated from the time a dog owner brings their new dog home. No matter how old or how young the dog is, they will need training. Once they are trained properly, they will be a wonderful addition to one's family.

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Answer 7

Yes all ages can get parvo. Go get shots its much cheaper than trying to treat parvo. The shots are cheap compared to treatment. Also tractor sales have a vacination you can buy for 5 dollars. But you need to reboost in 3 weeks. But a Vet is the best way to go! Good Luck, your dog is depending on you to do the right thing!

Answer 8

Will with the research i done it is unlikely for an adult dog to get parvo some can carry it yes parvo targets puppies.And with parvo they get the whole deal not half or part they get the bloody diarrhea the vomiting fever loss of eating or drinking plus the vomit and diarrhea smells horrible

Answer 9

Yes! Parvo is highly contagious. But puppies are less likely to survive than adults.

Answer 10

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