Can I introduce my new puppy to my dog if I'm worried about parvo?

The best thing to do to prevent parvovirus is to make sure that Bella is up to date on her vaccines, and to start the new puppy's vaccine protocol right away. The new puppy will need 3 series of vaccines: the first at 8-10 weeks, the second at 12-14 weeks, and the third at 16-18 weeks. Also keep the new puppy away from any dogs with an unknown vaccination status, and restrict her outdoor activities until she is fully vaccinated.

Yes, there is a danger bringing his dog into your home if your dogs are not fully vaccinated and his isn't either. Parvo is highly contagious, and if your son's dog isn't fully vaccinated, then his dog can contract parvo as well. Should your dogs not be vaccinated, even if your son's dog is, I still would not bring his dog into your home. There is a potential that your son or his dog can bring the virus into your home with them, including on your son's clothes or shoes. It is a deadly disease, and it's best for the health of your dog to not be in contact with a dog that has been exposed to a dog with parvo. Should both your dogs and his dog be fully vaccinated, I would have his dog quarantined for 7-14 days (the incubation period of parvo) away from your dogs before introducing them to be safe. While vaccines are highly effective, there is an extremely small chance that infection can occur despite the vaccines, and it's best to take all precautions for the health of your dogs, especially the elderly one. I hope this helps!

If your 8 year old dog is current on vaccines, then yes, you can introduce them. Just keep the puppy away from any dogs with an unknown or incomplete vaccination history until he has been fully vaccinated at 16 weeks of age.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! There is a fine line between being too over protective and not socializing the puppy enough. I think walks on side walks and NON dog parks are fine. I think playing with healthy (not recently sick or currently sick) and 100% vaccinated animals is also fine. I do not recommend boarding, doggie daycare or dog parks until 2 weeks after the puppy's final vaccinations. So yes I think it absolutely fine for your friend to visit. Humans can carry viruses. If it has been 2 months since her previous dog died of parvo it is likely safe. She should leave her shoes outside and have clean clothes on. Have her wash her hands before playing with your puppy. If she recently, with in 2 months, had a parvo infected dog that is still alive in her house I would not have her visit. Good luck!

If your other dogs are not fully vaccinated then yes they could be at risk. If the puppy is not showing signs of parvo, then he likely doesn't have it to give to the older dogs. Your other dogs could be just lethargic from the stress of having a new puppy in the house. If they are having vomiting, diarrhea, not eating or not drinking or if they don't start to perk up, I would have your vet take a look at them. I would also make sure to have every one up to date on their vaccines. I hope this helps!

The breeder is correct that Edith should avoid contact with other dogs if you do not know their vaccination status, but she can have contact with dogs who are fully vaccinated. Parvovirus can be carried a person's shoes and clothes, which is why the breeder implied avoiding contact with people who have dogs. That being said, as long as the dogs at the home where your father is staying are fully vaccinated, there is no problem with him coming to see you :-)

Certainly. Prevention of parvovirus can be done by simply making sure your pet is fully vaccinated. At this age King is not fully vaccinated, even if you have started his vaccine series. Its best to keep him indoors mostly and away from other areas where dogs have eliminated. Your own backyard is ok if there are no other dogs there whose vaccine history is uncertain. If both pets are from the same litter then they can be around each other no problem, especially if they are both healthy. Only sick dogs can infect other sick dogs. If cost is a hindrance then its best to go to a low cost vaccine clinic to help get vaccines started right away. I hope that your fur baby King gets vaccinated soon. Best wishes and take care.