My puppy was exposed to parvo, only one shot. Is he at risk?

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I just found out that my puppy played with my friends puppy that had parvo. He has only had 1 shot. Do i need to worry. Pet's info: Dog | Bloodhound | Male | unneutered | 2 months old | 5 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there. Parvo is spread through contact with the feces of an infected dog - so if they played in the other puppy's yard or someplace where the pup has used the bathroom recently, then Odin may have been exposed. The good news is, the vaccine for parvo is very effective, so it's uncommon for puppies who are current on their vaccine series to get it. To be safe, I would definitely monitor him closely for the next couple of weeks for any signs of a problem. Symptoms of parvo include vomiting, not eating, acting lethargic, and often bloody diarrhea. If you see any of these symptoms, make sure you take Odin to the vet right away for testing and treatment.

My puppy was exposed to parvo, only one shot. Is he at risk?

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