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My dog is 11 months old and up to date on his shots. Can he get parvo from a puppy with no shots that is just now 6 weeks old today?
The vaccinations are to protect your dog against the Parvovirus. When the dog is a puppy the first series of vaccinations is for parvo. Afterwards, they get their yearly vaccinations and one more vaccination for parvo.
Your dog should be protected against the parvo virus. However, it is necessary to keep an eye on your dog and see if he shows any symptoms of the virus. Normally, this happens within 24 to 48 hours of being exposed to the virus.
If your dog starts throwing up take him to your vet immediately. He could have the virus even though he was vaccinated against it.
I have a 69lb 8 month old Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog puppy. Friday night he didn't eat his night time treat. Saturday he seemed a little tired and did not eat much. Sunday more tired and around 2 am he started throwing up. Around 6 am he was still getting sick and would not drink or eat so I started forcing 1/2 water 1/2 Pedialyte in a turkey baster every 30 - 45 min. By 1 he was lethargic, dry heaving, and had one small bout of diarrhea and he looked like he was going to pass.
I went to emergency vet and they gave him fluids under the skin, antibiotics, and something for nausea. I got home around 3, by 4 the fluid humps were gone and no more vomiting. By 6 he was drinking on his own again. This morning he vomited again, once, and had no interest in water. I took him to my regular vet first thing this morning and he had a small amount of blood in his stool and tested positive for parvo. He did walk around this morning and wag his butt at the nurse. Now he's getting fluids and meds through an IV. I've called 3 times since I left. One girl said he was doing good and the other said he's the same as when I brought him in.
My question is what's next? This is day 4, I guess. Is he out of the woods? Can I sleep more than 45 min at a time tonight not worry if he will be alive when I wake? How long does it last? The vet would not directly give me answers. Thank you for any info in advance!
I have had two dogs with parvo. One was fine in 3 days because it was caught before he started to vomit and have blood in his diarrhea. The second one was very sick.
He spent 7 days at the vet with an IV and medication. It took some time for him to get over the throwing up and diarrhea. My dog just laid around and didn't move at all. Finally, on the 5th day he started to eat a little. This was a good sign.
Each dog is different. He is at the vet's and under care. You shouldn't have anything to worry about. If he is up and walking around, this is a good sign. I would rest this evening an go there in the morning. I found out if I made daily visits to see him he did a lot better.
If I had dogs in my back yard that died from parvo will my dog in the front yard also get it and die?
Parvo lives in the soil for up to 9 months to a year, or even longer depending on your weather. Wind can blow it (especially if you soil has little to no grass, or is sandy). The best prevention is to have your dogs vaccinated for parvo before you even bring them home.
My Ruford started vomiting and had diarrhea on April 20th. I took him to our animal hospital about 3 am and he was positive for parvo. They kept him there on an IV and other meds. He was released on April 22nd and we brought him home. He is still on metronidazole 250 mg 2× a day and famotidine 20mg one a day as well as cerenia 60mg one time a day. I have him eating chicken and rice with cottage cheese and drinking chicken broth and ice chips. He had a bowel movment today for the first time; it was not solid, but not really diarrhea either it had some of what looked like old blood in it.
But ever since he had his bowel movment he has been acting really tired and not really eating as much. His vet said as long as he still eats and has no diarrhea or vomiting he should be fine. This is day 4. Does anyone know how long his recovery time should be and has this happend to anyone else with their pet?I hope your Ruford is recovering and will live to be a ripe old age. You were asking about the recovery time but it is disappointing that your vet did not give you more information on what to do for your puppy over the nest 2-3 weeks after leaving their office. Please call the vet's office and ask for this information.
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I vaccinated my dog without knowing he has parvo, is there a chance of him surviving?
People who follow vet advise to a T and give their pup lots of love and positive vibes can have the best outcomes! Will send up lots of prayers for you and your fur baby.
It comes down to being bad luck and excuses, but I bought a puppy, found out I was pregnant, and started peak at work at the same time. I didn't have the money to get my dog vaccinated, which I will always regret and never let happen again. I had a total of 4 dogs before my female had puppies. I got them their first set of shots and a few weeks later, this past Saturday my unvaccinated dog some how got parvo.
He was taken to the hospital and treated and is home now. How long do I have to keep him away from the other dogs? I know the yard is contaminated for up to a year. Please don't judge me too hard. I love my babies and never meant for him or any of them to get sick.Talk to your vet about this ASAP. Most vets are great about giving info over the phone without charge. If your vet won't, contact your local shelter and ask.
How can parvo be airborne if it's only contracted by contact with feces or vomit? Plus I have read that bleach kills parvo. If that is true how is it able to still be around for 6 months to a year possibly longer?
I'm so confused on that. Can someone explain this to me?How Parvo is transferred:
I have a 5 year old Chihuahua. He started showing signs of not feeling good on Thursday, (loss of appetite and lethargic). On Friday he started throwing up, no diarrhea or blood but had trouble going. He kept drinking water, but would heave and throw it up shortly after. I took him to the vet on Saturday. He was diagnosed with parvo. We decided to leave him there for treatment, cause we have other cats and dogs. But we can't see him cause they don't want him getting excited and thinking he's going home. He has stopped vomiting, but hasn't pooped.
They say his tail wags every time they talk to him, and they're gonna try to feed him today. It's now Monday, but all they could tell me on Saturday was he had a 50/50 chance. I'm worried we didn't take him in soon enough (2 days after first symptoms). We thought he was just feeling puny. And I'm worried cause he's so small. And I'm worried if I made the right choice leaving him for treatment instead of home treatment. (Vet treatment sounded like his best chances)The vet was definitely the right choice. You also need to clean your homes surfaces with a diluted bleach solution to kill the virus and protect your other dogs.
I recently moved in behind my parents' home were they have 6 dogs and couple of puppies. After I stayed there for 2 months and my puppy who is 6 months old all of a sudden caught parvo. She was inside and she would go outside sometimes. Does it sound like she really had parvo? None of my parents' dogs had parvo and if it was in the yard wouldn't my parents' dogs have gotten parvo too?
The vet said she tested positive for parvo. She is better now, but would it be safe to bring home a six week old puppy? I'm really concerned and confused.
i do not believe she meant the puppy was 6 weeks but meant to say 6 months old as stated in the first part of her question.
Your puppy should be safe to bring home if the vet says it is safe. I do not believe they will send a pet home that is not ready to go home. That does not mean that your puppy will be completely well and feeling great again but the vet will tell you what has to be done to help your puppy fully recover.
It is possible some other dog was in the area that either had Parvo or is a carrier of Parvo. Parvo is a virus that puppies are susceptible to. Your puppy will be immune to Parvo now but that does not mean you should not clean everything possible to try and remove the germs.
Here is a link to a site that explains everything about Parvo - it is a long read but it would be best if you tried to read the complete article.
We wish you good luck with your puppy and hopefully, a very long life together.
On the 23rd my 13 year old dog passed away. Before that she wouldn't eat and was too weak to get up, she would only drink lots of water. She was sick for 2-3 days. Then on the 24th one of my 10 1/2 wk old puppies started vomiting and would not eat nor drink water. So I got scared and thought maybe this is a virus that's going around.
I was so preoccupied trying to care for my older dog I never noticed when he got sick. So I took him to the vet, $200 later, I was broke and he was just getting worse. They gave him a shot for vomiting and told me it could be parvo.
While I was at the vet I got a call from my dad saying that one of my cats had vomited, so I came home and I separated her in a cage and separated my other two cats as well. He stopped vomiting and would drink water, but that night he passed away. After that I cleaned all their bowls with bleach and threw away all their blankets. I went out and got their second set of shots at the store and everyone was fine for 4 days.
Then yesterday one of my other puppies looked sad so I brought her in and put her in a little kennel, I tried to feed her but she wouldn't eat and doesn't drink water, but sticks her nose in it. She went to the bathroom three times already since yesterday, but it was all diarrhea with blood. I can't take her to the vet because I don't have any money, but I've been trying everything at home to save her and now to make things worse her sister is acting strange so I separated her too and the cat that had vomited before is completely fine some how. If I had the money I'd take her to the vet, but I don't think she's gonna make it at this point.
I wanna know how to prevent it from spreading and to help ease her pain or if I can save her. It breaks my heart to see my babies in pain and it hurts even more that no matter how hard I try or what I do they keep getting sick.
About 3 weeks ago a stray dog attacked one of my puppies and broke his neck and injured the brain, $700 later I had to put him down. Even if I had tried to keep him alive the vet said there was little to no chance he'd fully recovery. He was just limp and would groan because he was in so much pain. I'm just so lost and I need help to stop this virus from spreading. Please someone help.
It does sound like your puppies are dealing with parvo. If they haven't completed their shots they are vulnerable. You will need to do a serious cleanup when it is all over or you should not bring an unvaccinated dog into your house. The virus lingers. It does not affect cats. If you have puppies that are suffering you can contact you local humane society for treatment or euthanasia. Most vets don't charge a lot to do this. I have always limited the number of pets I have just because it is so painful to not be able to help them when they need it. Good luck to you.
my dog's parvo test came back negative. Are there any canine viruses that act like the parvo virus?
By TuckysPaw from Il
Yes it can it can transfer parvovirus through its poo,pee and vomit.
How can I test my dog at home for parvo?
By Mildred Lott from Texas City, TX
I don't really know if there's a home test but it would be best if you have the vet do the test to be sure even if there is one. Parvo is not something to lose time diagnosing :-(
Can a puppy who's been vaccinated for Parvo still get it? My 18 week old beagle/basset mix has had diarrhea and been throwing up. He has been a lot less hyper than normal but we have had all of his shots done. I'm wondering if maybe he's just sick, this is the 3rd day of his diarrhea. We did recently change his food and he is still eating and drinking fine though. Normally he is very playful and hyper but lately you have to make him play. I am very worried!
Changing their food can make them sick. However, 3 days the poor puppy I am sure is very dehydrated. Get him to the vet. He needs fluids and a good check up. I knows vets are expensive but if you're going to have a pet, you've got to be responsible and get them care when they need it.
My 2 puppies who are 3 months out of Parvo treatment are almost impossible to separate. Is it a must to have them completely separated? Will they be passing the virus back and forth?
I am not clear what you are asking. If they both had parvo and were treated, talk to your vet about if they need to be separated.Also talk to your vet about how to ensure your house and yard are virus free.
If they just had the vaccines, there should be no need to separate. Sorry. I am just a bit fuzzy this week. I hope this is helpful!
How long do I have to keep my other dogs away from my parvo infected dog who has been to the vet and is being treated at home for parvo?
If they have finished all their shots, they can still get parvo but it lessens the chance of them getting it. If you can, leave them somewhere at a friends' house until you are clear of parvo. You have to disinfect with bleach. In the yard, it can last up to a year.
My sweet baby Avery is almost three. She had all of her shots in January and came down with parvo two months ago. Well, ever since then she can't stop peeing in the house and is really skittish.
I just wanna know what's going on with my baby.Your dog was traumatized by getting sick. You need to re-train him.
Start by attaching him to you then you can catch him when he has to pee. Take him out right away and reward with a treat and a few minutes of play. The more times you reward him, the faster he will re-train.
How do I to prevent my puppy from getting the parvo virus?
Your puppy should be vaccinated between the ages of 6-8 weeks but there are other things to be aware of if you have a younger puppy.
We are getting two puppies and one has parvo, but is improving. When we get both puppies together will the puppy that doesn't have parvo be at risk?
Absolutely if it hasn't had its shots! Do not bring the dog into the house. The parvo virus can last 5 months inside and up to a year outside. It is a tedious job to clean all surfaces with a bleach solution.
My dog Peanut has been diagnosed with Parvo. She has been receiving treatment for about a day and doesn't show any signs of improvement and still has really bad diarrhea. Is this normal when treating parvo? How long does it take for antibiotics to kick in?
My 4 week old puppy was being showed off by one of my daughter's friends when I learned their pup had just died of parvo. She was held the entire time and never touched the ground or any furniture.
As soon as I got home I stripped of my shoes and clothes took a shower and sprayed the bathroom and the entire floor with bleach. Is my pup at risk at this time? And what should I do?Probably not at risk the way you describe it. Your daughter now knows, hopefully, not to just assume a home is safe. Visitors should come to YOUR home to view the puppy.
If there was exposure, unfortunately there isn't anything you can do to change it. However it sounds unlikely.
I just ran into a friend at the store. I gave her a hug. As we were talking she tells me that she is treating her home for parvo because she rescued a dog and found out it had parvo. I came straight home and threw my clothes into the wash and I took a shower. My question is,can I spread the parvo virus to my dogs and 1 week old puppies now that I have showered and washed my clothes?
No, you can't. I can understand the reaction to shower and wash your clothes. But usually it takes contact between dogs or for a dog to come into contact with another dog's feces.
I assume you are planning to vaccinate the puppies and won't let them see other dogs not in the family until then, so you're doing fine.
I need advice. I recently bought a puppy the day it was born on 3/6/16. I also found another puppy who was 10 to 12 weeks old, and adopted her; thinking it would be wonderful to have them grow up together. The 2nd puppy is now in the hospital fighting for her life against parvo. We've only had her a week. She's been in the hospital almost a week.
We are expected to pick up the new puppy around the end of April. I already paid for the first puppy and can't get my money back. If I thoroughly clean and beg the breeder to keep the puppy through the second set of shots are we safe? The newborn is a Boxer and the parvo puppy is a Staffordshire Terrier.
I would see if the breeder could keep the puppy till 16 weeks after the last vaccinations at least. Good luck!
In November I got a red nose Pit Bull, she was very sick when I got her at 6 weeks old so I took her to the vet. The vet did no tests and told me she had a cold and sent her home. At 9 weeks old she started throwing up once a day. As the week went on she threw up more and more and it had a vile smell to it, but her stool never turned black or runny. She stopped eating or drinking and eventually died at 10 weeks old. She had her first shots when the vet checked her. The vet never tested her for Parvo.
I have 2 other dogs, a 9 month old terrier mix and a 9 year old Chigle (Beagle/ Chihuahua mix). I know the name is funny, but I wanted to name her breed haha. When Leona got sick I worried about Pandora and Sasha, but they never got sick. Neither of them have been vaccinated other than for rabies. They are my sister and mom's dogs so I did none of their vet care. What I'm wondering is, could Leona not have had parvo? Is there something else that seems like parvo, but isn't?
I took Leona to the vet as soon as I noticed the oddness in her behavior. I took her 4 times in 2 weeks so no one can say I didn't try to figure out what was wrong. But in all seriousness why did 1 dog get sick, but the other 2 didn't?
If a dog has parvo, it kills them much quicker than you described. It could be that the puppy had issues from birth or was already sick when you got her.
I think my dog may have a touch of the parvovirus. If I go ahead and give them the parvo shot will it help them?
The short answer is no. The parvo vaccine will only help dogs that don't have the virus. He may have something else, like distemper. If nothing else, get him tested for rabies, since you can contract that disease and this is the time of the year the illness is the most active. If he has distemper or parvo, the illness can get deadly in a few days. So I suggest taking him to the vet.
Can a dog not have parvo but carry it and another dog get pravo from them?
Transmitting Parvo Virus
I'm wanting to get a new puppy. She is a survivor of parvo, but my sister has a puppy also and he has only had his first shot. I'm worried about if the new puppy can give my sister's puppy parvo? The owners of the puppy I want say that she has had tests done and they were clean.
By Taylour F
More information about false negatives:
"Can a dog test negative for parvo and have the disease?
Yes: These results are termed false negative results. They tend to occur for two main reasons:
- the disease process is very early. It takes time (about 4 days) for virus particles to replicate and to start shedding into the feces where they can be detected on parvo testing kits.
- the antibody response of the animal is very high. This tends to occur later in disease. If an animal does not die, infection with parvo will eventually result in a response from the immune system: the immune system will mobilise defensive cells and produce antibodies to try to kill the virus. Many of these antibodies will remain in the bloodstream, but many will also be secreted into the intestinal tract (antibodies are one of the proteins that leak into the gut through the inflamed, ulcerated zones). These antibodies will bind to viral antigens in the feces and this can 'block' the antibodies in the parvo test kit from getting exposure to them. The result is a false negative."
My dog died from parvo it was around my puppies which are very young. What can I do to protect them?
By veronica from Syracuse, NY
I nursed a Cairn Terrier puppy through this years ago, she survived and went on to live to be 14 so it can be done.
However the best way to avoid it is to be really strict about not taking your puppy out, especially not anywhere that other dogs go, and keep them off sidewalks etc until they have had their shots. The virus can only get into your home if it is brought there by other dogs or possibly on outdoor shoes so be careful about this as well.
Good luck with a new puppy.
Does the female dog's milk protect puppies from getting Parvo?
By luis from CA
I believe parvo is an infection that is spread from other dogs that have it, like a flu infection. I don't know about the mom's milk protecting them, so you should research that so the pup's won't get it.
Is there an age limit for when a dog can get parvo?
By sandy helms from Bay Point, CA
I have to disagree with renee5774 because older dogs can get parvo. My Lab/Husky mix came down with parvo when she was 6 years old. We had just moved to TN from MN when she came down with it. The vet in TN told me that parvo was common in TN because it doesn't get cold enough to freeze it out in the winter. So my dog spent 6 days in intensive care on IV fluids but she did make it threw it alive. The one and only year that she did not have her shot and this happened. So my suggestion is to vaccinate your dog at all ages!
My puppy stopped eating and drinking on Thursday. He is with the vet being treated for the parvovirus. Also a surgery was done to correct a telescopic intestine.
He was taking forced feedings yesterday, but today started vomiting in the afternoon. Will he make it, he is only 5 months old?
I received my new puppy last Sunday (8 weeks old) and he was very sleepy, but everyone just said that's because he was a puppy. I took him to the vet on Tuesday as he was still very lethargic and wouldn't eat. Turns out, he has parvo. Google searches have said that they show symptoms a minimum of 3 days after being exposed to the virus therefore he must have gotten the virus from the breeder.
