Is my older dog at risk of parvo from a neighbor's infected puppy?

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Can my 8 year old dog contact parvo from my neighbors infected puppy? Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Female | spayed | 9 years and 8 months old | 13 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

If Baylee has not been properly vaccinated and followed your vet's recommended vaccination protocol, then it is possible for her to get Parvo. If she is properly vaccinated, then she is safe. The vaccine is very effective at preventing infection.

Is my older dog at risk of parvo from a neighbor's infected puppy?

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