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dog3 · Apr 20, 2009, 07:55 PM

When can I bring a new puppy home after our other one died of parvo.

Sunflowers · Apr 20, 2009, 08:24 PM

Parvo virus can stay active in the environment for a long time, like up to 9 months maybe more. A strong solution of bleach and water will kill the virus. I would recommend disinfecting my home and yard and any area my sick puppy came into contact with and ask a vet before I got another puppy. Also it would probably be best to get a dog from a shelter that has already had all its shots and is current with its Parvo vaccination.

Alty · Apr 20, 2009, 08:32 PM

I would suggest not getting another puppy, but adopting an older dog from the shelter, one with all it's shots.

Even then, you'll still have to give your house a really thorough clean, and the yard as well.

Parvo is found in feces, and can live for a very long time. All it takes is your new puppy finding one bit of poo left over from the infected pup and snap, you new pup has parvo.

Even with vaccines a dog can contract parvo, but it's usually a much less deadly form of the virus as there is some immunity due to the vaccine.

Really, consider an older dog. There are so many dogs in the shelter looking for their forever home.

Good luck and sorry to hear of your loss.

Silverfoxkit · Apr 20, 2009, 09:20 PM

How long ago did you lose your last puppy?

Parvo is a resilient virus that can stay in an environment for up to three years, as I've been told by my vet and you would have to be sure to decontaminate every last inch of yard and home that the puppy came into contact with. Since the virus can incubate for up to two weeks without showing symptoms your puppy likely had the virus for longer then you realize and could have contacted more then your think. If you miss even the smallest of infected areas then you could have a repeat of the tragedy.

As a rule of thumb you should not separate a puppy from its mother before the age of eight weeks and with the circumstanced I wouldn't even dare to bring home a puppy that was not old enough to have had all of its vaccinations, which is generally around 12 weeks of age. One or two shots will not guarantee the puppy's safety.

As the others have suggested, if you want a dog as a companion then why not adopt an adult from the local shelter or humane society. Older dogs are usually calmer and often have had some manner or training.