Shouldn't the dogs be protected if they have had the proper shots?

Jim

 

Not all vaccines are 100% Something might be wrong with the dogs immune system where it will not make antibodies for the virus. The only way to check that is after vaccinating waiting a couple of weeks and get a Titer Test done.

 

My understanding is that they should be, but there is always the possibility that an animal can still get sick but usually when that happens they just get the runs etc. and recover.
Mike Kelly

 

I didnt think older dogs were affected as seriously and that parvo was essentially a puppy disease? I heard rumors that parvo was contracted at the MI Winter Classic, but nothing was confirmed. Bella and I attended the last day and she had a small bout of diarrhea, but the vet checked her over, and said it was simply a stomach issue, nothing more serious than that.

 

Have been cases reported all over the united states this fall and winter. Puppies who's owners have not been to shows. Seems to be all around this year.

 

ANd by all means give the shot! It may not be 100% but it is better than no protection. Titers are good to do too.

 

The vaccine given may not cover the strain of parvo that is present. I understand here in Ontario, that a fully vaccinated 10 month old pup died recently, and so did two unvaccinated pups. It's like our flu shot, you get it, and hope it covers everything but knowing that new strains may not be covered and you may not be protected.

 

This goes back to the thought that you are not supposed to vaccinate every year. What about that?

 

Our puppy had 4 parvo shots and it has been effective by doing that. You have to do it at the right time and even then there are risks with any vaccine. Better than not giving the vaccine to me. The older dogs can get titers but I sure wouldn't do that on a puppy with Parvo not given. Rabies can be every 3 years.

 

ugh <shudder>, this disease scares me. My pup is fully vaccinated, well, as much as 4 months is, but to know they could still get it anyway is rotten.

 

Parvo is such a nasty virus. I believe it can be carried on clothes and such, so any time you are around potentially infected dogs/pups it is important to take all precautions not to pass it to other puppies or dogs with compromised immune systems that you might be in contact with.

Also, I don't think bleach is 100% effective in killing Parvo. The virus is very resistant and can live a long time, even outside. Definitely vaccinate, but be careful! Parvo=Suck.

 

I was talking with a breeder/trainer today about a puppy I maybe getting form a different breeder who said I should go to them for training. They ask me if my breeder uses something called cerona (something like that) with the parvo shot. It is one shot but guessing it is a different strain of parvo. Maybe someone with more info can jump in with that.

 

They likely said "corona" vaccine, which protects against the corona virus, not parvo (that's what the parvo vaccine is for). Corona is a highly contagious intestinal disease, but not as severe of an infection as parvo. Corona vaccine is a non core vaccine, so you would be best to discuss with your vet if it's necessary to give.

 

Here is hoping that this will not be at the show.

 

Scary!!!!!