Parvovirus Vaccine
Canine Parvovirus Vaccine (CPV) - Does Your Dog Need It?
Parvo viruses affect nearly every mammal species (including humans). Individual strains are more species specific so the canine version will not infect humans.
Canine Parvo is highly contagious and can be a rather serious disease mostly for puppies. It infects rapidly dividing cells such as lymph, bone marrow, cardiac and intestine cells.
Canine Parvo virus was initially discovered in 1967. That strain was CPV-1. In 1978 a new strain appeared - CPV-2. Dogs had no immunity to this strain and it resulted in a bit of an epidemic. A mutated, more aggressive version - CPV-2a - was discovered in 1979. The most common form today is CPV-2b. However a newer strain - CPV-2c emerged in 2000. CPV-2c can infect cats as well.
Parvo is spread through direct and indirect contact with dog feces. It's a hardy virus which can persist outside the body in a wide range of temperatures and conditions and survive for a long period. Infected feces can be tracked virtually everywhere and it takes just trace amounts.
For unknown reasons, dark colored dogs as well as German Shepherds, Doberman Pinchers, Labrador Retrievers, Rottweilers, Pitbulls and sled dogs are more likely to contract the disease.
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Parvovirus vaccine, how long till immune?
My puppy has just had her last parvovirus shot, I was just wondering how long should I wait to make sure that she is immune before I can take her out? Will the vaccine work immediately, or will I need to wait a few days/weeks?
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Vanguardl8l Plus 5 Canine Distemper-Adenovirus Type 2 – Parainfluenza – Parvovirus Vaccine?
where can I purchase
Try Foster and Smith online or the Tractor Supply Store (cheaper with no shipping and Foster and Smith will not ship syringes everywhere). Remember the vaccine needs to stay refridgerated until use.
You should have been taking your pup to biologically safe places throughout the time she’s been with you, because early socialisation is VITAL; but you can’t relax until 2 weeks after the boosters given at 16 weeks old.
The standard protocol is for shots at 8, 12 and 16 weeks, and that’s it for life, although the necessarily-conservative vet fraternity advise another booster at some time after 6 months old, and ultra-conservative legislators require tri-ennial boosters for rabies in areas where rabies is a problem. But even that could change within your lifetime, if a programme currently underway provides enough proof to convince legislators.
See http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/The_GSD_Source/links/Vaccination_001199872827/ – you might even wish to contribute to the programme’s funding.
Les P, owner of GSD_Friendly: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/GSD_Friendly
“In GSDs” as of 1967
Can a dog get parvovirus from the vaccine?
I was just wondering if they could because my dog got the shot on a Wednesday and by Sunday she tested positive for Parvo. That is definitely within the normal incubation period of 3-10 days.
Does a 5 years old chihuahua who spends most of her time indoors really need a parvovirus vaccine?
I love my dogs and try to take care of them, including good vet care, but I also don’t care to spend unnecessary money or give my dog unnecessary vaccines. I got a notice from the vet and this is all my dog is due for.
Probably not. However the Parvo vaccine usually comes hand in hand with Distemper. You need to get the Distemper vaccination.
Ask your vet, no ask a vet that didn’t give your dog the vaccine, your dog could have already had the virus, vaccines in general are still would be could be stage except for puppies their immune system needs them… Hugs to your puppin and may he or she live a long life
When is it safe to give a puppy the parvovirus vaccine after they’ve recently recovered from the virus?
My 6 month old puppy recovered from the parvovirus 5 weeks ago. He wasn’t vaccinated in time. I’ve been waiting until I thought it was safe to administer the first set of vaccinations. Of course, the vaccines include the parvovirus. I just don’t want him to relapse. Is it safe to administer it to him?
Call the Vet in charge at the drug company that makes the vaccine. They are an excellent resource!
Also, of course, talk to your Vet.
I am not an expert, and I’m under the impression that once they have recovered from Parvo they should be immune from getting it again…keep asking lots of questions!
My experience is that any puppy can easily be exposed to Parvo & vaccinations are the only chance they have. Seems to me that 2 out 3 pups that get it die. There is no cure…all that can be done is try to keep them alive & fighting hoping their system will win out. It is completly devastating & heartbreaking…vaccinations on time are far more important than most pet owners realize.
Their most vunerable time to get it is around 4 months of age…right when a person might think they have the healthiest pup in the world! I breed Shih Tzu & they have 3 vaccinations before they leave my home, 2-3 weeks apart. I use NeoPar (a single antigen for Parvo) & the 5 way Combo shots. I constantly research through Vets & just try to keep learning as I go along.