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AshMWallin · Apr 3, 2013, 12:32 PM

I recently adopted 2 Australian Shepherds from a local shelter. They are both about 10 months old. The previous owner seems to have not had there boosters/parvo prevention shots done. One of the dogs, Astro came home from being spayed and wouldn't eat or drink and was vomiting violently. The other, Luna was fine. When Astro started pooping blood, Luna was there in the room. Astro was diagnosed with Parvo that day, and has now passed. I took Luna to a different house than Astro, and bleached it before and after Luna was washed. All the supplies from the previous house were also thrown away or bleached. We just got her second set of boosters, including the parvo prevention shot, but they told me to monitor her very closely for the next week. She still shows no signs, but her nose is slightly dry, and her stool is loose, but not runny. I would like to know if anyone has had this type of exposure in there dog and what I could possibly do to prevent further outbreak or prevent her from catching anything before the booster kicks in. Also, if she comes up positive, what are her odds of survival?

tickle · Apr 3, 2013, 12:48 PM

What are her odds of survival? Slim if she is still young and immune system is not strong yet, but who can say really. Older dogs sail through it because their immune system is developed fully. Monitor her closely.

Sariss · Apr 3, 2013, 04:03 PM

I'd get her tested sooner rather than later just to have peace of mind. Often times weak-positives are saving graces, in the sense that treatment can begin before many clinical signs appear.

Alty · Apr 4, 2013, 05:56 PM

The survival rate for parvo isn't high, but dogs do survive it every single day. The earlier it's caught and treated, the better her chances.

I do have to ask, did you also bleach and clean the yard? Parvo is passed on through feces. You did the right thing bleaching the house and cleaning it, but the outdoors, where the first dog likely went potty, also needs to be bleached and thoroughly cleaned. Even then, many experts will tell you that there's a high chance of a new dog catching parvo in an already contaminated home.

I agree with Sariss, get her tested now. The sooner it's caught, if she does have it, the better her odds.

Good luck, and I'm so very sorry for your loss.