My dog had parvo. How long do I have to wait before my dog can be around other dogs?
chrissy.gottschalk asked:
My dog had parvo when I adopted her from the local shelter. Within three days she was near death. She spent a week at the vet but came home 100% healthy. It’s been around two months since then. We moved right after that and are not living in the same house as we were when she was sick. She has been around many adult dogs and all are fine but I want to make sure it is ok to bring a puppy around her.
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My dog had parvo when I adopted her from the local shelter. Within three days she was near death. She spent a week at the vet but came home 100% healthy. It’s been around two months since then. We moved right after that and are not living in the same house as we were when she was sick. She has been around many adult dogs and all are fine but I want to make sure it is ok to bring a puppy around her.
March 11th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Sure it is. Glad to hear she made it!
Best of Luck!
March 11th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
just to be on the safe side i wouldnt bring the puppy around her until it has had all 3 sets of its shots. better safe than sorry. i know when my dog had parvo i was super paranoid after that too b/c the virus can live in the soil for years. i moved out of that house but still id say that for atleast the next month or so i would make sure that any animal she comes in contact with is fully vaccinated. thats a good rule of thumb anyway for her saftey as well….glad she made it through that. alot dont!
March 13th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
I’ve heard everything from 6 months to 2 years, but that’s when your staying in the same place. I wouldn’t risk it, though.
March 15th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
Puppies should be fine around her. Just make sure she has all her shots up to date! Glad to here she pulled through
March 15th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
It’s fine. They pass parvovirus in the stool for about one week after they are well.
Your dog will never catch parvo again whether you vaccinate or not. But she could catch Distemper or corona, adenovirus, etc. But not parvo. She is immune for her whole life just like a child who had measles or chickenpox is immune for their whole life span.
March 17th, 2009 at 1:35 am
once it is over it is over
it is like chicken pox she can only get it once
but if someone moves into your old house before 5 months is up, then their puppy will get it, she should be able to play with other dogs now, and make sure all of her contaminated food bowls and all of that are gone becasue if any other puppy is around that stuff it will get it good luck
March 17th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
A friend of mine had a pup with parvo that pulled through too, she was advised to keep the pup away from other dogs for a 6 month period.
March 18th, 2009 at 10:44 am
Before you do anything, check with your vet, to see what they say. That can’t charge you for asking. You may have to do another blood test to be sure, and take precautionary measures when you do bring the puppy around your dog. Such as feeding them separately, getting the puppy vaccinated before you bring it to the home, having the puppy use the bathroom in separate location. Even though, the puppy may have their shots before they come into the home, they are still somewhat susceptible until they have finished their series of shots.
March 18th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
I would get a vets advice on that, parvo is very scary stuff!
glad to hear your dog is doing well.
March 20th, 2009 at 7:50 am
Wow, you’re lucky she survived that! I’d probably quarintine her a little while and wash her to get the germs off before letting her around the others.