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My puppy died from parvo. Can I safely get another new puppy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Bully | Male | 3 months and 23 days old | 80 lbs

Hi my puppy dies 3 weeks ago after vet treatment for parvo. I can adopt another puppy but am worried the other dog may get parvo all shots are up to date on new puppy? Please advise

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

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Published on January 28th, 2020

Parvo can live for up to one year in the environment. I would not risk getting another puppy; an adult dog, yes. If you decide to get another puppy it is up to you but it would need to be FULLY vaccinated, meaning it is at least 4 months of age and has received 3-4 distemper/parvo vaccines at the proper intervals (3-4 weeks apart). Otherwise you are risking this new pups life.

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    Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

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    Published on February 26th, 2019

    It is unlikely that your dog will get parvo again, but I would make sure she has had all of her proper booster even after being treated. She will need to get a parvo vaccine yearly after that. Parvo can stay in the yard for up to a year without living in a host so I do not recommend bringing in any new puppies that aren't fully vaccinated (boosters every 3 weeks until they are ~15-16 weeks old) into your yard. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on April 19th, 2019

    Once a dog have parvo, they are immune to it and do not get it again. Only in very rare cases has a dog gotten it twice. If Nash was fully recovered from the parvo when she had her puppies, then they would not have gotten it.

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