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Puppy has parvo. What are the chances my unvaccinated dog gets it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 17 days old | 21 lbs

Hi my 5 month old was recently diagnose with parvovirus and is in isolation. we have bleached the household but my 4 yer old yorkie who i not fully vaccinated has been exposed to the puppy and virus, what are the chanes of my yorkie getting parvo, and is it safe for him to be in the household?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 29th, 2019

Unfortunately parvovirus is highly contagious, and there is a high chance your yorkie could get it as well. I would take him into the vet to see if he does have parvo, and keep Honey isolated from him. Best of luck.

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