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Can a vaccinated dog transmit parvo to newborn puppies?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Female | unspayed | 71.1 lbs

I have a 11month old rottweiler that is all up to date on her shots and she is sometimes in and outside the house and our other female boxer just gave birth too 4 puppies that i am currently bottle feeding there 3weeks old can my female rottweiler give pravo to the puppies even if she up to date on her shots

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on March 16th, 2020

Parvo is spread through the feces of infected dogs. A dog who survives parvo will spread the virus for 6 months in the feces. The virus can survive for 1 year in the soil (though some estimates say 2 years). As long as Lady does not have parvo and no dog with parvo has come into your yard in the last year, you should be safe.

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