Vaccinating against Parvovirus (CVP) in a one year old dog - Page 1

Hi, I'm new.  My names Stephanie.  I have a female dog, that was born 07/21/06.  She has only ever had one shot against Parvovirus when she was 6 weeks old.  Basicly I have a folder that says she got it than, idk.  I recently got her.  Well my bf's dog that she was been around died on of Parvo today.  I wanna got her shots done but I don't really have the time to get her to a vet cause I can't drive.  So I'd like to order them and give them to her myself. (http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=1283)  Thats the site I wanna use but i don't know.  Would it work in an older dog since she has been missing her other shots?  Would she only need it once?  Has anyone used this before?  Any information would be great.

I would get your dog to a Vet now, because it has already been exposed to Parvo which is devastating. I wouldn't wait for Foster&Smith mail order. Do you have a Country Feed Store or Tractor Supply in your area, they would also sell the Parvo shot. Even giving the shot now after being exposed may be too late for your dog.  JMO. 

A single Vaccination at 6 weeks of age is like no vaccination at all. At 6 weeks of age, the maternal antibody barrier is very strong. The ability of the vaccine to offer any protection at that age is dependant on many variables. 
With her being a year old, she is slightly safer than an unvaccinated dog. My best advice would be to get her to the vet NOW, get a Parvo test and titer to see if she has contracted it and if so, catching it as soon as possible will give her a better chance of survivng it.

If you do decide to vaccinate her for it now, You need to know, If she has contracted Parvo but is not exhibiting symptoms yet, the vaccination will bring the symptoms to the surface sooner. If you vaccinate and then take her to the vet for a parvo test, She will test Positive for about 14 days after the vaccination even if she does not have it.

My Opinion, If you love your dog, take it to the vet and get it tested NOW to try to head off a devastating disease.
Do NOT bring an unvaccinated dog in to your yard or home, warn those that visit you that you recently had a dog pass from parvo so that they do not unknowingly carry it home to their yard.

If you do get another dog, Make sure it has had the full series of 3 vaccinations before bringing it home, otherwise you are signing its death warrant.

Therese

And I believe they recommend waiting 6 months before even bringing in a new dog.  That virus lives in the ground for ever! 

Rozoan

AND, you need to notify the vet BEFORE taking her in that you are coming in with a dog that has been exposed to PARVO.  I did this with a puppy I had.  The vet met me in the parking lot and checked her out and vaccinated there.  From then on, it was a waiting game to see if the pup would be alright (which it wasn't).  My adult dogs were given a booster at that time and they turned out alright.  But, with yours not having been innoculated for Parvo lately, it could prove to be too late already or a very hard time on her if she has contracted it.

Do what the others posted above and get her to the vet NOW.  Parvo is nothing to play with.  It attacks fast.  Please remember not to expose any other dogs to this.  Wash hands well also.  It is spread quickly and can live in the environment for years thru winter, etc.  Everything your bf's dog was around needs to be cleaned thoroughly with a bleach solution, including the areas in the yard where the dog defacated, vomitted, etc.  I heard lyming the yard is also helpful.

Good luck and I truly hope your dog will be alright.

I wouldn't say the dog is unprotected by having only 1 shot. Take the dog to the vet and have it titered. If there is then no imunity to Parvo have them give a booster. Of course they will test him for the disease as well. It's long been said the whole series of shots is over kill and causes more harm than good.

Regular vets will give antibiotics and I.V. fluids if the dog comes down with Parvo. This alone has not had the best success rate.