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My dog's DIY parvo vaccine got on fur. Is it still effective?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 18 days old

I vaccinated my dog myself but he moved and a very little amount of the vaccine didn’t go inside her it went on her fur will she still get parvo since she didn’t get the whole dose ?

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Makenzie Kurth, DVM

Answered By Makenzie Kurth, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 15th, 2018

If most of the vaccine got under the skin, it will still be effective, assuming it has been shipped, handled, and reconstituted properly. Because they can be finicky vaccines, I always recommend having your vet vaccinate. Of course if you choose to vaccinate your pet yourself, follow the reconstitution and handling instructions exactly. Temperature, and using the vaccine right away is crucial. Also know that vaccine makers will pay for parvo treatment if your pet has been vaccinated by a veterinarian at the proper intervals. Of course, no matter how you choose to vaccinate Cookie, be sure that she stays away from dog parks, pet stores, and anywhere else that other dogs are frequently found. In fact if you can keep her in a back yard or using the same little area to urinate/defecate that is best. I recommend this for all pups until they are fully vaccinated. Hope this helps and best of luck to you and Cookie!
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