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We're thinking of getting a new puppy but, my other dog befor this had parvo. How long does a puppy have to have get a shot in advance to be fully protected?
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Published on September 10th, 2017
Parvo can live in the yard for a very long time. Your safest bet is to adopt an adult dog that is fully vaccinated. Your next best option is to adopt a puppy that is at least 16 weeks old and has completed their puppy vaccination series. A puppy is not really considered fully protected until they have had the full series of vaccination. Here is more information on Parvo in the environment. https://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&C=&A=579&SourceID= I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using PetCoach.
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