Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | 3 months old
I am considering getting a Labrador puppy and he has been diagnosed with " pre-parvo" and I'm sure how serious this is.. Should I still consider the puppy and get him treatment? Eric
1 Answer
Published on September 1st, 2017
I would assume they mean 'pre-parvo' to refer to the fact that they are not yet fully vaccinated for parvo virus, which would be normal at 3 months of age. So it is very good to be careful with hygiene and exposure to other dogs at this age but does not indicate disease. I would check with the breeder to ensure this is what they mean, but I believe they are just being appropriately cautious! I hope this helps!
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