Someone mentioned dogs getting parvo even with their shots!

[msbsgblue]

I saw this mentioned someplace on this section.

Why is that? Don't the shots prevent it? That is really scarey.

And while I am asking, I have always been told and read that puppies need 3 puppy shots. Lately I am seeing people say they need 4.

What is your thoughts on this?

It has been 18 years since I raised Yorkies for the show ring and since I last had a toy poodle.

Now I am really concerned since we live in the country and other dogs do run loose and sometimes come in our yard.

Our new puppy is only 1 1/2 pounds at 14 weeks, a tea cup poodle. I am trying to be so careful with her.

We have built a 14 X 14 yard and have seeded it and I cannot wait to be able to not have to let her go out where other dogs may run.

 

[bnwalker2]

I don't know a whole lot about it, but I do know it's true. When I worked at the animal shelter, we would vaccinate every dog that came in. We had an outbreak of Parvo one month, an adult dog was the carrier. Even the vaccinated puppies got sick from the Parvo.

 

[PWCorgi]

Yea, they call it CPV-2 and it was found by Oklahoma State University.

Though, according to the vet I saw with Izzy, there is no such thing

 

[Backward_Cinderella]

Doom got it from the dog park. It was awful.
It is scary, and you'd think vets would warn you about it.
The shots I know of are Parvo / Distepmer, rabies, and Bordatella (which is kennel cough). I've seen people get a shot to gaurd against lyme disease too, where I worked a while back.

 

[Buddy'sParents]

There are far too many strains of parvo to be vaccinated against them all. Care should be taken with all pups in the first few months of their lives, know where you are taking them and only allow the pup to be around dogs you know, etc..

As far as vaccines are concerned, opinions will differ greatly. Dr. Dodds vaccination schedule is followed by many, my only concerns with it are the combo shots, I'd do each shot separately over a good amount of time (for pups only). Over-vaccinating does not ensure escape from disease.

http://www.itsfortheanimals.com/DODDS-CHG-VACC-PROTOCOLS.HTM

 

[TheGoldenRetriever]

As Buddy'sParents mentioned, there are too many strains of Parvo to vaccinate against all of them ... so yes, it IS possible for a puppy to get Parvo even if vaccinated with puppy shots. But a little prevention goes a long way, I did this with my puppies and none ever got sick.

Keep your young puppy out of "dog parks" and other areas where unvaccinated adult dogs congregate. Unfortunately "dog parks" are common areas where puppies can get sick, including Parvo, because too many people bring sick or unvaccinated adult dogs to these places. The key is to keep your puppy away from any contact with feces of strange dogs, this is how Parvo is transmitted.

If your yard is not fenced, check it for feces that may have been left there from dogs with irresponsible owners who may let their dogs run loose. If they let their dogs run loose then chances are good that they also do not vaccinate their dogs!

When bringing your puppy to the vet, bring him in a portable crate or carry him. Do not let him walk on the floor or have direct contact with other dogs in the waiting room who may be sick.

It's good to socialize a puppy with other dogs, but it's best to do this with dogs of relatives or friends that you are sure are responsible dog owners who keep up with regular vaccinations.