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So I just got an 8 week old puppy from somebody and it had already been sick when I brought it home and it died on me within 3 days. I'm thinking about getting another puppy around the same age. What can I do to treat the areas that the other pup was around?
IF I were you I would wait a bit. Maybe a month or so, both to grieve properly and to make sure that your home is disinfected. Parvo is extremely contagious and spending that month really cleaning could make things a lot better for the outcomes of a future puppy
If I disinfect a rock/dirt area with a bleach solution (just to be safe from any unknown parvo potential), is it safe for my puppy to walk and sniff on after it dries? Can the bleach solution hurt him?
Ask your vet what products he recommends for treating ground areas. However, even if you walk across the ground and then walk inside, you have then contaminated the inside......They only safe way to prevent it is to get him his shots.
My friend, that I live with, mom's 12 week old puppy got parvo. I got a puppy two days before her dog fell sick. The morning her dog fell sick I completely separated mine to a different part of the house. Mine is a little Pit puppy, but he hasn't gotten his shots started because he was only 5 weeks and two days. He makes 6 weeks tomorrow and has a vet appointment. Once the test came back that her dog was positive I brought my puppy to a friend's house. 
If we bleach the yard and everything in the house once her puppy is better or if he passes away, is it safe to bring my puppy home after he gets his first shot? What's the risk of him getting parvo. Any and all advice will be greatly appreciated!
I had my puppy at the vet's on Saturday for her second set of shots in a series. One dog came in with Parvo and had to be quarantined at the vets. I was worried about my puppy. According to my vet Parvo can be transferred to your home on the soles of your shoes, from a carton, or even touching the other animal
Take your dog to the vet and get him his shots started. The first in the series they give here is their annual vaccination and parvo shots. The vet told me the shots don't take effect for 48 hours. I was given instructions to watch the puppy for signs of vomiting or diarrhea. If the dog showed these signs to call immediately.
For now keep the dogs apart and take the puppy to the vets. Ask the vet to check your dog for Parvo and explain what has happened. That is all you can do for now.
I bought a fence enclosure for my puppy. She passed due to parvo. It has been about 6 months now and I'm getting another puppy and would like to use this enclosure if possible.
Any suggestions how I can make possible? It has been sprayed down with Clorox.Be sure your new puppy has completed its vaccinations (especially parvo) before you bring it home.
I recently moved into a different kind of pet populated home and we are worried about parvo etc. What could I sterilize my yard with that would make it safe for my pups?
The other animals like chickens and multiple dogs and cats that previously lived there worry us.If you have not vaccinated your pets, you may have a reason to worry. If you have a very young puppy that has not completed his vaccinations, you may have reason to worry. If the previous owners had dogs diagnosed with parvo who used the property, you might worry. Other than that, the use of bleach to "sterilize" you yard is difficult, unpleasant, not guaranteed, and very environmentally unfriendly.
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Just cause the dog is vaccinated does not mean it can not get parvo!!!! I just had a 8 month old Great Dane get it took him to the vet and since he had all of his shots they said it was last thing on the list of what it could be. He died the next day and when they did the autopsy they said it was parvo. So just cause he had all his shots the vet didn't want to treat it like parvo even though he had all the symptoms of it.
My 7 month old puppy was hospitalized this morning for parvo. She is FULLY vaccinated and she still got the virus. The vet said it's much like the flu. Every season a new strain comes along that isn't covered by the vaccination.
3 days ago i lost a 19 week old puppy to what the vets think was parvo . 16 hours ago another dog of mine gave birth to 4 puppies what do i gotta do to clean ?
First off has the mother ever had parvo? Is she vaccinated.? Past these obvious questions. Get really strong bleach from home depot or wherever. And a Hudson sprayer. Mix bleach and water. I do 70water to 30 bleach. Then spray all of the items of cloth that the sick puppy touched. Including your clothes. Hopefully you kept him contained in a small area. Clean it once clean it twice clean it till you feel ok about it. If the mother was vaccinated or a survivor her colostrum will have immunities to fight parvo. It last around ten yo thirteen weeks. The new pupies won't be leaving their mommy for a while so if you have a area the sick puppy wasn't ever in then I would keep them there. Keep the pups inside till they get new homes. Never ever let the pups paws hit dirt till a month after last sheet of shots. Good luck.oh and don't use any of the bedding the sick puppy touched.
lost my dog in parvo if have any ideas please replay to get rid of it in your yard
Bleach in house burn old doghouses and lime your yard. Get shots on any dog before bringing it home.
I recently lost a five month old puppy due to parvo. I want to get a new 10 month old Westie, she needs her last two sets of shots. I plan on taking her for her third set the day I pick her up. I cleaned my whole back yard with bleach, got rid of every single thing he played with or touched back there. I cleaned the inside of my house with color safe bleach. Do you think she will be fine?
By Valerie from CA
What does your vet reccommend? He should be an authority on the subject.
Color safe bleach is not a disinfectant like regular bleach is.
That comment about "skipping the puppy silliness"..If any dog comes into contact with the infected area, that dog is at risk of getting it, the only reason why it is more common in puppies is because their tiny bodies immune system isn't nearly strong enough to fight it off but if you get a grown dog with a weak immune system that isn't producing enough antibodies, even with vaccines that dog might just as well get the Parvo Virus as well, I HIGHLY suggest you Treat the area, either with Bleach, or color safe bleach and disinfectant Do NOT go purchasing another dog until the areas are cleaned. Parvo is a Virus that attacks the inner lining of a dogs stomach allowing bad and harmful bacteria to enter the dogs blood stream, and it tears down whats left of the immune system if untreated allowing other illnesses and diseases to Accure which is what initially kills the dog.
Color safe does not work
I've got my 5 month old puppy in the vet's office with parvo. I've not long ago bleached my yard. How long until I can let my other pup out?
He is healthy and has no signs of parvo.
Can anyone please tell me?
When will parvo be gone? Before my dog died of parvo, our grass was over 30cm long, after he died we cut the grass and it was dead. Is the virus still in my yard? It's been 3 months since he died and I want to know what can help get rid of parvo (other than bleach). Thanks:)
By ME:D from P.E
You need to talk to your vet or other professional. I believe Parvo lives in the soil a long time. Bleach is what I have heard will kill it. You just can't be too careful where Parvo is concerned. Sorry for loss.
I've been bleaching my yard for 4 days from parvo. When is it safe for my dogs to go out?
We got a puppy at the end of November. She came down with parvo within a week. She made an awesome recovery, thankfully. At the time we had already placed a deposit on another puppy not yet born. We tried to cancel the deal, but the breeder says our deposit is non refundable so we either take the dog or lose $500.
They have agreed to keep pup an extra 2 weeks to administer 2nd sets of vaccinations. This puts pick up around end of January and the pup at 9-10wks old. The house has been bleached, new dog items purchased, and old bedding thrown out. Any advice to keep a new puppy safe? I feel horrible already so please no hateful comments.
How long before you can let your dogs outside, after a pravo outbreak? I have bleached my yard twice, and my other 2 dogs were all updated on shots prior to the outbreak.
The puppy who had pravo was taken to another house for treatment, plus I have bleached my house twice.
By bECKYROLLISON from OH
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Bleach definetly. Now Parvo can live in the soil for up to 20yrs yes its amazing. Cold or fresh humid areas are its best friend. On puppies im using the 1 egg and pedyalite blend. To keep them hydrated n help the stomach linings restore. I made the mistake of putting their shots too young barely 6wks. Its recommended to do it by 8wks. When their bodies are stronger
Is it safe to keep throw rugs, cloth toys, and bedding after been touched by parvo. We have washed everything in bleach, but I am still nervous about putting the rugs back down. Plastic bowl and water dishes were run through the dishwasher with bleach added.
Are they safe or not? Everything we read says bleach kills the virus. I have used about 3 gallons in 2 days.Bleach is the very best product to use when trying to eliminate the Parvo virus/germs. Sounds like you are on the right track for killing it. You do not say if you have a dog that had Parvo or lost a dog that had it but either way everything needs to be cleaned with bleach.
If you are thinking about getting a puppy/dog it would be best to wait at least 6 months.
When/if you decide to get a puppy; here is vet's advice:
If the puppy is between 4 and 8 weeks old, have it receive a high antigen parvo vaccination but do not take it home until it is 8-12 weeks old or two weeks have passed. See to it that quality vaccines are administered to it at 8, 12 and 14 weeks as well and that it receives worming medications on those visits. (your local feed store vaccines may or may not work)
Do not purchase dogs from pet stores, bulk breeders or third parties. Those dogs tend to have weak immune systems and pre-existing medical problems of all kinds. Do not purchase pets sight unseen if you cant see both parents thank the sellers for their time - then leave.
It can still be breeding around, it's best to keep cleaning for the first six months. You're on the right track by bleaching it all, but if you get another dog, you should wait until that period is over.
My mom moved to a new home recently and decided to get two puppies. Both were from a nice breeder and they have had their first round of shots. Today her oldest puppy developed parvo. We are worried about her other puppy now and what needs done so that if Jack makes it that he don't get it again or any other dog there for that matter.
We have dealt with parvo before and know how to clean the house for the most part, but could use some tips. We are really worried about the yard. Ideas?
Spray your yard whither bleach and water that how I got rid of it
How do I wash myself to not get dogs infected with parvo?
By Mia from Adelanto, CA
How do I get the parvo virus out of my yard?
By Billie
Our vet said waiting 3 years or replace all the the soil
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I just lost Honey Bear, a Terrier puppy last week to Parvo, and her sister, Shana, just went in today with it. I had thrown away most of the first puppy's stuff and knew somewhat how dangerous the virus is. Now, after Shana having to be in the hospital, I am bleaching, bleaching, and bleaching.
What is the best way to clean your yard of parvo?
For those of you that have had the scare of having a dog infected with parvo, Home Depot has an outdoor bleach.
My puppy was just laid to rest yesterday. He was a beautiful 4-month-old white Pit Bull and had parvo. My question is, how do I get rid of the parvo in my yard so when we do decide to get another puppy that puppy doesn't get sick?
A puppy I found in the yard turned out to be sick with distemper and suspected of parvo. It never went potty, but did throw up.
How do I clean up my house and yard etc. to get rid of parvo so my new puppy I'm getting won't contract it?
We had 3 puppies get parvo about 4 months ago. They all died; what do I need to do to my yard to make it safe for a new puppy?
