Yes, it is possible. The vaccine against parvovirus is not considered completely effective in a puppy until two weeks after the last shot is given; since the last shot is generally given when the puppy is 16 weeks old, the puppy can usually be considered protected by the time it is 18 weeks old. If your puppy had not completed the vaccine series, it was still susceptible to parvovirus infection.
Yes, as they usually will not have full immunity until after the 3rd shot. It's the "window of susceptibility". During this time, limit your dogs exposure to other dogs, dog parks, pet stores and the floor of vet clinics.
Yes, I just had a red heeler get it at 13 weeks or ~3 months. We took him to the vet and after two days @ the vet he was able to come home. The vet said this was exceptional most dogs take four days, if they recover at all.
Yes, a puppy can get a parvovirus infection up until 14 days after the last parvo booster shot (usually given at 16 weeks of age). The parvo shot is a vaccine, which is not immediately effective and needs to be boostered several times until the puppy's immune system has built up enough antibodies to protect the puppy.
YES - Parvo virus can mutate into strains that are not covered. The vaccine may also be ineffective if it is outdated, or not kept cold enough. Vaccines can also be rendered ineffective if given before the pup is weaned long enough, as the immunity from the mother's ,milk may override vaccines given too early. And lastly, vaccines must be given at 3-wk intervals between 6 and 16 weeks, then again at 6 months.
Maybe.
A puppy who has just receieved a parvo vaccine can touch the ground immediately, as long as they are not in direct contact with a canine who has the parvo virus. It is unlikely for a puppy to contact parvo immediately after vaccination.
. If you do take him/her for a walk, make sure you keep the puppy away from other dogs and other dogs feces, as they can carry the parvo virus.
yes you should wait, though many vets aren't certain if vaccination after the puppy has had parvo will help. Once it has parvo once the antibodies in it are still present and working, its kind of like the chicken pox, though their are different strains of the disease. Talk to your vet before making any decisions
Take it to the vet ASAP and don't let it outdoors.
no
A puppy of ANY breed of dog that is suspected to have Parvovirus needs immediate vet care. Parvo can kill a puppy within hours.
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
Please contact a vet
No. Parvo is a disease ONLY in dogs that attacks the cells in the GI tract. This disease is not zoonotic (humans cannot catch it) and neither can felines. Felines can get another form of parvo called panleukopenia unrelated to Parvo with similar symptoms. But dogs can't catch it from cats and vice versa.Source: Veterinary Technician at an emergency and specialty hospital.
The nephew must had got parvo from coming in contact with the puppy's feces.
The same thing was going on with my 4 month old puppy... We took her to the vet and it was Parvo. Within 7-10 days after coming in contact with Parvo a puppy will become ill. Parvo can be given to a puppy many ways. Even if a puppy has not come in contact with any other dogs. Parvo can be transmitted through human shoes if you walk on ground that has been contaminated. It can also come from birds the tires on your vehicle etc. Parvo lives in many different climates and temperatures and is very serious. I would recomend looking up several sights on Parvo to find more information... And good luck to your puppy
An emergancy Vet visit.