Can my vaccinated dog get parvo from clothes after puppy contact?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered
Hello. My friends puppy has gotten the parvovirus. My dog is a 3 year old black labrodar. He’s had his vaccinations and booster shots. I was wondering if there is still a risk of my dog contracting it from my friends clothes, or mine if I have been in contact with the puppy. My dog sleeps in my room and that’s usually where me and my friend meet too. Is there still a risk to my dog?
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Published on September 10th, 2018
There is less risk for an adult fully vaccinated dog to develop parvovirus, but it can be a very hardy virus and live for a long time on clothing or shoes. To be safe I would change clothes after coming in contact with the puppy and wash hands thoroughly. You can clean shoes in a mixture of bleach and water (1:32).
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Published on January 16th, 2019
If your dogs are vaccinated against parvo, they will be fine. Should they not be vaccinated, get that done asap. It's good that she is changing her shoes, and have her keep clothes at her dad's house and separate clothes at your house if the dogs are not vaccinated.
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