My daughters puppy just had parvo virus 3 weeks ago, was wondering if she (puppy) can bring it to my house? I have 2 dogs one is 15 yrs old the other is for the 15 yr old is current with his shots but the 4 yr old is not, because when I took him to the vet last he got nuetered and they would not give him shots also. And have not gotten back over there to get his shots current. Does her puppy still carry the virus? Thanks

My Vet recommends no contact with other animals, no "new" animals in the house for 6 months to be safe.

"CPV-2 is highly contagious and is spread by direct dog-to-dog contact and contact with contaminated feces (stool), environments or people. The virus can also contaminate kennel surfaces, food and water bowls, collars and leashes, and the hands and clothing of people who handle infected dogs. It is resistant to heat, cold, humidity, and drying, and can survived in the environment for long periods of time. Even trace amounts of feces containing parvovirus may serve as environmental reservoirs of the virus and infect other dogs that come into the infected envinronment. CPV-2 is readily transmitted from place to place on the hair or feet of dogs or via contaminated cages, shoes, or other objects.

What dogs are at risk?

All dogs are at risk, but puppies less than four months old and dogs that have not been vaccinated against canine parvovirus are at increased risk of becoming infected and ill."

Don't take a chance with your dogs!

Make a quick and easy and free call to her vet and yours and you will have you answer.