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My dog's stool still positive for coronavirus. How to proceed?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 8 months old | 72 lbs

Hi my dog stool sample still shows she has coronavirus and it has almost been a year since the first positive stool sample how can i get a rid of coronavirus thanks

3 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on April 9th, 2018

Kia may be a carrier. It is possible for a dog to be infected with Coronavirus and not show any symptoms. As long as she is behaving normally and is otherwise healthy, you may need to accept that she is a carrier. Clean up any stool immediately and disinfect the area. You can use diluted household bleach.

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Related Answers from Veterinarians

Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA
Veterinarian
Published on April 10th, 2018
There is no specific coronavirus treatment which will eliminate this and some dogs can become long term carriers. If you feel they are unwell as a result then investigated any reason for lowered immunity would be worth discussing with your vet and immune stimulators may help. Natural tonics such as turmeric and black pepper have shown some positive results in recovery from viral infections also
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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on April 11th, 2018
Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. If Kia had Coronavirus, it can remain present in her stool for up to 6 months. If it has not been over 6 months, I would hold off on any vaccinations and wait until the 6 month period to retest the stool and reconsider boostering the vaccinations. Every veterinarian is going to have different requirements so I would just speak with your veterinarian on the phone and confirm that this is what he / she would like to do as well. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.
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