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My dog died from parvo. Are my other dogs at risk of getting it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female

My dog died from parvo.. Are my other dogs has it too?

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on July 3rd, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. If your other dogs are adults (over 2 years old) and current on their vaccinations, it is very unlikely that they would get parvo - this is almost always a disease of unvaccinated puppies. But, if you have other puppies or young dogs in the house, especially if they are not current on vaccines, then I would be concerned that they may catch it. The virus lives in the environment for years, so I would recommend cleaning everything that your puppy came into contact with using a diluted bleach solution.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on

    I am so sorry your dog died from parvovirus! Unfortunately, parvovirus is extremely contagious, and if your other dogs aren't fully vaccinated for it, there is a good chance they can get it. I recommend taking them into your vet right away to have the vet test them for parvovirus.

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    Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 13th, 2018

    Hello. Parvo is a very contagious virus spread through the fecal-oral route. Most puppies vaccinated at 8, 12 & 16 weeks will be able to mount an adequate immune response & either not get the virus or have a milder case of the disease. In addition, the degree of illness is dependent on how much virus a puppy is exposed to & how competent his immune system is in fighting the virus off. Your puppy may be susceptible to the virus, so make sure he has all his vaccinations, do not let him use any of the toys or dishes the sick puppy used ( wash or throw away ), & be careful to not let the littermate play in any areas where the sick puppy may have defecated. Pick up ALL stool in the yard to prevent further contamination. Talk to your veterinarian who can fill in any gaps or missing information including any additional vaccinations the puppy may need. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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