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How soon can my dog be spayed/neutered after recovering from parvo?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

How long must you wait before getting a dog spayed/ neutered after it has survived parvo? We caught it early so recovery was very quick. I rescue dogs and they came to me sick so I got them tested and it was positive. Began neds and fluids and within 4 days they were eating and drinking on their own. I still have them in quarentine but it has been 3 weeks and they are getting very roudy.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on January 27th, 2019

A puppy may shed parvovirus for up to 6 week after initial symptoms appear. It would be best to wait at least this long after recovery then have your veterinarian examine them to make sure they can undergo anesthesia.

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    Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 19th, 2018

    You would need to discuss this with your local clinic as they would have there own infectious disease policies. Once they are not vomiting or having diarrhea they are of limited risk after 6weeks if the clinic is able to keep them fully separated from other patients

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