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    Nov 5, 2012, 04:49 AM
    Parvo
    My pup was 40 days old and it was when I took him to give him the shot puppy DHPPi and it contained medicine to prevent parvo but even after this my pup died of parvo.why?
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    Nov 5, 2012, 05:24 AM
    In a very young dog, the immune system is not up and running strongly so there is no defence if the disease is contracted. Your pup probably had parvo before he was given the medication.

    Did you previously have another dog in your household die of parvo?
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    Nov 5, 2012, 05:33 AM
    No. I was a first time pet owner.
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    Nov 5, 2012, 10:00 AM
    Did you buy from a breeder ?
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    Nov 6, 2012, 05:05 AM
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    Did you buy from a breeder ?
    no. I bought it from a kennel he claims that he is a breeder. How long should I wait to get a new one and what should be the age of the pup?
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    Nov 6, 2012, 05:25 AM
    Eight weeks is a good age to bring a puppy home, mother would have weened by then, and the puppy would have had its complete dose of nursing milk. This doesn't mean that the puppy is proof positive of not getting infected with parvo though. You have already had one pup die of parvo so the disease would still be in your home, and everything the other puppy used should be thrown out and everything else sterilized with bleach.

    Feces in the backyard, if your puppy was out there, will have to be disposed of and you have to be diligent about this. Nothing, absolutely nothing must remain to infect your new pup.

    If you are in doubt, phone the vet you use and ask them the proper procedure.

    I would not buy another pup from this person if I were you; you can't be certain the parvo came from his kennel. He does not sound like an accredited breeder.

    What breed, or what type of dog are you wanting ?
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    Nov 6, 2012, 05:44 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by tickle View Post
    Eight weeks is a good age to bring a puppy home, mother would have weened by then, and the puppy would have had its complete dose of nursing milk. This doesnt mean that the puppy is proof positive of not getting infected with parvo though. You have already had one pup die of parvo so the disease would still be in your home, and everything the other puppy used should be thrown out and everything else sterilized with bleach.

    Feces in the backyard, if your puppy was out there, will have to be disposed of and you have to be diligent about this. Nothing, absolutely nothing must remain to infect your new pup.

    If you are in doubt, phone the vet you use and ask them the proper procedure.

    I would not buy another pup from this person if i were you; you can't be certain the parvo came from his kennel. He does not sound like an accredited breeder.

    What breed, or what type of dog are you wanting ?
    I would like to have a german shepherd. The last one was a golden
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    Nov 6, 2012, 07:06 AM
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    i would like to have a german shepherd. the last one was a golden
    What a shame about the golden. They are a wonderful breed. The GSD is quite a departure. It is a working dog, and at times susceptible to hip dysplaysia.

    Be sure to find a reputable, clean breeder.
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    Nov 7, 2012, 05:03 AM
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    What a shame about the golden. They are a wonderful breed. The GSD is quite a departure. It is a working dog, and at times susceptible to hip dysplaysia.

    Be sure to find a reputable, clean breeder.
    Which is the healthier breed?
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    Nov 7, 2012, 09:37 AM
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    which is the healthier breed?
    When you purchase from a reputible breeder, all should be healthy. For what purpose do you want this fog?
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    Nov 8, 2012, 08:05 AM
    I am not sure. All I need is a social,friendly and protective dog. What do you suggest?
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    Nov 8, 2012, 12:48 PM
    Social and friendly, then an all around pet would be a golden for sure. As for protection, any dog, big or small will do that, to a point, you don't want teeth and attacking I hope.
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    Nov 19, 2012, 05:20 AM
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    Social and friendly, then an all around pet would be a golden for sure. As for protection, any dog, big or small will do that, to a point, you dont want teeth and attacking I hope.
    Does virus attract another virus?
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    Nov 19, 2012, 05:23 AM
    I don't think this si about virus attracting virus, but if you mean because your other pup died of parvo you have to be careful. You do, everything has to be cleaned in your house now with bleach, all feces picked up in the yard, before you get another pup.

    Is this what you mean ?
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    Nov 19, 2012, 07:28 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by tickle View Post
    I dont think this si about virus attracting virus, but if you mean because your other pup died of parvo you have to be careful. You do, everything has to be cleaned in your house now with bleach, all feces picked up in the yard, before you get another pup.

    Is this what you mean ?
    Yea. How can I protect my new pup? And I want a diet plan for him
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    Nov 19, 2012, 07:36 AM
    Put yourself in touch with a good vet. Or do you already have one ?

    Ask him guidelines to follow since you already had a pup die of parvo; also, diet plan for pups is not rocket science. Your new pup, from a proper breeder I hope, will not come home with you until he/she is seven weeks old. At seven weeks they are already weaned and ready to go on a good quality, high protein puppy chow.
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    Nov 24, 2012, 06:40 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by tickle View Post
    Put yourself in touch with a good vet. Or do you already have one ?

    Ask him guidelines to follow since you already had a pup die of parvo; also, diet plan for pups is not rocket science. Your new pup, from a proper breeder I hope, will not come home with you until he/she is seven weeks old. At seven weeks they are already weaned and ready to go on a good quality, high protein puppy chow.
    Is rottweiler a good choice?
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    Nov 24, 2012, 07:30 AM
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    is rottweiler a good choice?

    For whatever reasons, black and tan dogs seem to be more susceptible to parvo.. so I'm not sure a Rotty would be a good idea for that alone. Some breeders actually suggest that Rottweiler pups get 4 Parvo vaccines instead of 3.

    You need to make sure your house is properly sanitized. Here is a page about cleaning your home after Parvo: How to Disinfect a Home After Parvo | eHow.com

    Your new pup should have at least it's first vaccine. Do NOT bring an unvaccinated pup into your house, even after you've diligently cleaned. Even with their first set of vaccines, they still run a risk of contracting the virus.

    I would talk to your vet about everything before going ahead with a new dog. Have you thought of adopting an older dog that is already fully vaccinated?
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    Nov 24, 2012, 08:06 AM
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    For whatever reasons, black and tan dogs seem to be more susceptible to parvo.. so I'm not sure a Rotty would be a good idea for that alone. Some breeders actually suggest that Rottweiler pups get 4 Parvo vaccines instead of 3.

    You need to make sure your house is properly sanitized. Here is a page about cleaning your home after Parvo: How to Disinfect a Home After Parvo | eHow.com

    Your new pup should have at least it's first vaccine. Do NOT bring an unvaccinated pup into your house, even after you've diligently cleaned. Even with their first set of vaccines, they still run a risk of contracting the virus.

    I would talk to your vet about everything before going ahead with a new dog. Have you thought of adopting an older dog that is already fully vaccinated?
    Actually I am an indian. I live in an apartment. And would be shifting to a good place shortly. I saw my neighbour's rotty and thought of bringing one after I shift and moreover I don't trust the vets in my place. I will enquire about adoption centres in my place
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    Nov 24, 2012, 08:37 AM
    Well unfortunately in order to keep your pup protected... you will have to have a relation with your vet.

    I would suggest doing extensive research before getting a new dog so you know what you are getting into re: breeds.

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