MichelleQLD Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 My Pup got Parvo early 2011 at 8 weeks of age. It was in intensive care and survived. I want a second dog. The internet suggest it's safe after 9 Months to a year. I also found this: Indoors, virus loses its infectivity within one month Outdoor decontamination: Freezing is completely protective to the virus. Shaded or constantly damp areas should be considered contaminated for seven months. Areas with good sunlight exposure should be considered contaminated for five months. It can stay in the environment for up to 5 years. Bleach kills it. It's been over a year. How safe is my house? Do I wait another 3.5 years or is it safe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowanbree Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Buy an older puppy/dog that is full vacinated would be your best bet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Buy an older puppy/dog that is full vacinated would be your best bet x2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leema Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 If I was you, I would do one of these things (in order of preference): a) Purchase a dog that is vaccinated and over 16 weeks of age. (Still a puppy!) b) Purchase a puppy that has had titre test results come back showing immunity. c) Purchase a puppy and keep them inside in a bleached area until final vaccinations at 16 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleQLD Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 So a Pup will need 3 vaccinations plus 2 weeks to be safe? What if the owner gave it C3 instead of C5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leema Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 (edited) It's not the number of vaccinations that matter, it's more the timeline. Most puppies will have maternal antibodies that render a 6 week vaccination useless, and a 12 week vaccine can also be useless due to maternal antibodies. At 16 weeks, all maternal antibodies should be worn off, and so a vaccine would be effective. Yes, it would then take two weeks for the pup to develop full immunity. C3 vaccines cover for parvovirus, hepatitis, and distemper. The C5 does all of the above, plus kennel cough. Either vaccine would be suitable to protect against parvovirus. Edited May 25, 2012 by Leema Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleQLD Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 I got a Cavalier Pup. He's 15 and half weeks. He had his 3rd needle today. The Vet says the backyard is off limits for 3 weeks but he can explore the world in 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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