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My puppy has Parvo and Distemper. Can they survive both diseases?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 29 days old | 15 lbs

Is it possible for a puppy to have both Parvo and Distemper together? What would the chances of survival be? Especially if caught early?

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Answered By Amber W

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on September 18th, 2017

Those puppies are cute! Unfortunately it is possible for both parvovirus and distemper to infect a puppy at the same time. This is especially more likely if they are in a shelter situation where diseases can be more easily spread. Parvo weakens the immune system leaving the puppy prone to other infections so if exposed to distemper the puppy would likely get sick from it. Both diseases (especially parvo) carry a guarded prognosis. They both generally require intensive medical care and if survived the puppy can end up with life long issues related to the infections. I'm sorry to hear these puppies may be effected. My hope is that if caught early they may have a better chance of survival but will likely require a lot of medical care. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and I'm hoping for a positive outcome for all the puppies!

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    Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

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    That would be unusual to have both diseases together but it is possible. The chance of survival would depend on the dog's immune system, current condition, and response to treatment. The best thing would be to have the puppy examined by a vet to determine if the puppy has either disease and evaluate the condition of the puppy. After an examination, your vet could give you a recommendation on the treatment needed and the prognosis.

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