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sephxangel asked in PetsDogs · 1 decade ago

Can a puppy get parvo from another dog that was treated?

i am planning on getting a puppy tomorrow and we have a dog that had parvo...we have recently moved into a new house and the dog was treated before we moved in. can the puppy still get parvo this way?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Depends on how old the puppy is, what breed and how long ago your other dog was treated. They can shed the parvo virus for several weeks in their stool. Also, how many rounds of vaccines has the puppy had?

    Source(s): I am an RVT
  • 1 decade ago

    Parvo stays in a dog's system for the rest of it's life.

    The easiest way for another dog to contract parvo is from the infected dog's droppings...

    When getting a new dog, puppy, what have you, you have to be sure to get all of it's shots before introducing it to the infected dog.

    If it's not treated, and comes in contact with a dog that has or has had parvo, it can die within 24 - 48 hours of contracting the virus.

    A puppy's first round of shots cost normally about $40.00 and consist of the Parvo, Rabies, Heartworm and Distemper Vaccines.

    There are usually 3 rounds of shots all together... and only until they're about a year old.

    Believe me, the money is worth it! Best way to avoid even worrying about your puppy contracting the virus.

    Good luck!

    Source(s): My puppy had Parvo, and I didn't know it. It turned out to be a $700.00 vet bill, and I lost my puppy... All I had to do in the first place was to get him his shots and it all could have been avoided.
  • 1 decade ago

    Whether or not infection happens depends on the interaction of three things: Host Vitality (including immune experience/vaccination status), Virulence of the Virus (including how many viral particles the host is exposed to), and Environmental factors. Obviously these three aspects interplay somewhat (a stressful environment will reduce host vitality, a dry environment will reduce the number of viral particles etc.)

    WHERE DOES VIRUS COME FROM?

    Remember that this virus has been around for nearly 20 years, is very hard to disinfect away, and is shed in large numbers by infected dogs. This means that there is virus everywhere: on every carpet, on every floor, in every yard and park. Virus is shed for the first two weeks or less after infection in the stool of an infected dog but only a tiny portion of infected stool (which could be months old depending on the environmental temperature and humidity) is needed to infect a non-immune dog. Some dogs become what is called "subclinically infected" which means they do not appear particularly sick. These animals tend not to be confined since no one knows they are infected thus they can spread virus around a large area depending on where they leave their droppings.

    WHY ONLY PUPPIES?

    The most important factors in parvovirus infection seem to be the immune experience the host (dog) has had with the virus plus the number of viral particles the host is exposed to. Twenty years ago when the virus was new, all dogs young and old were susceptible but now, because the virus is present everywhere, all dogs, even the unvaccinated ones, have at least some immunological experience with this virus. Any exposure no matter how small is likely to generate some antibodies. Also, vaccination is a widespread process nowadays and it is likely that a dog has had at least one vaccine at some point. Will these antibodies be enough for protection? In general, the answer seems to be yes as infection in dogs over age one is somewhat unusual. It is important to realize, however, that this observation should not be taken to mean that adult dogs should not continue their vaccinations. Even though infection is somewhat unusual in adult dogs, adult dogs should still continue their vaccinations as this is a life threatening disease for which treatment is expensive and no chances should be taken.

  • 1 decade ago

    If the dog was cured before you moved. than no it should be clear. When a dog is sick with parvo where ever they use the bath room can be contaminated for years. (some vets disagree, only months, but better to be safe than sorry). once a dog is cured the dog is clear after two months. (so I've heard, not sure on the dog its self) hope it helpful

    Source(s): I was told by my vet ( my puppy died)
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  • 1 decade ago

    Nope, as long as the parvo dog was treated, your new pup wont get it.

    I had 3 dogs die from it.

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