No, parvo is not a genetic disease. It is a very hardy virus and can survive in the environment for long periods of time. It's recommended to wait at least a year before getting another puppy, and of course, maintaining annual vaccinations to prevent parvo. This web site - marvistavet, is a great resource for how to decontaminate your home
It is not likely if your dog had the initial series of vaccinations when young then yearly boosters. But if you gave your own vaccinations, which is fine, unless the vaccinations were outdated or maybe were not kept cold, etc. Then the booster vaccinations may have not given your dog the immunity needed. If your Veterinarian always gave the vaccinations, then it would very unlikely your dog would get parvo. You should take your dog into to be checked out by your Veterinarian, they can do a parvo test right in the office. Also has your dog eaten any raw salmon or trout lately? Salmon poisoning has the same symptoms as Parvo so all the more reason to take your dog into be checked out by a Vet. You don't want to risk your dog's life.
Yes, vaccinations are not 100% proof against disease.
Any dog can get parvo. To prevent it, go to the vet and get the shots are dog normally needs.
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Parvo is caught by inhaling, eating, bacteria from poo. You should give all puppies their full set of vaccinations, parvo is really dangerous and unless you want your puppy to die you should give it its vaccinations
Yes, Parvo is highly contagious among dogs. It can be spread through direct contact with an infected dog or contaminated environment. Vaccination is the best way to prevent Parvo infection.
While distemper, parvo, and lepto vaccinations for your pet can save their life they can have possible side effects. These side effects can include fever, difficulty walking, staggering, lethargy, loss of appetite, and anaphylactic shock.
Vomiting, not eating or drinking, lethargy, a black or tarry stool, with a strong scent of iron. If you suspect Parvo, it is very important that you get your dog to a veterinarian as soon as possible, and in the mean time do not expose any other dogs to the symptomatic animal, or the area.
A Health Certificate is required for flying for your pet. It is a certificate issued to you from your Veterinarian stating that the animal is healthy as this time and up to date on their Rabies vaccinations. They should also be up to date on all other vaccinations too such as their DHLP/Parvo vaccines.
no, horses can't get parvo, parvo is a disease that puppies get.
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