My puppy's litter has Parvo. Is my healthy puppy safe from infection?

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I got a puppy A month ago rest of the puppies just showed up with Parvo What are the chances that my dog has this he is eating drinking and gaining weight. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 4 months and 15 days old | 10 lbs

Ann Dion, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Groot looks adorable. Parvovirus is a virus that usually shows up within 7-14 days of the virus being contracted. Also, it is a virus that can be vaccinated against, and the vaccine tends to work very well (99% effective). If you have had your puppy separate from the litter for 1 month, and if your puppy is vaccinated then you SHOULD be OK, however since the other puppies did get parvo, that means the mother likely wasn't vaccinated which puts your puppy at a much higher risk. I would recommend just being very careful with Groot (don't take him to dog parks or to stores or anywhere he can contact other dogs until he is fully vaccinated. At any sign of vomiting or diarrhea or lethargy get him into a vet right away! Best of luck with Groot!

My puppy's litter has Parvo. Is my healthy puppy safe from infection?

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