If I have had a pet die with parvo what precautions should I take with my new puppy?
Parvovirus is a highly contagious disease that can cause severe vomiting and bloody diarrhea, and can lead to dehydration, shock and death. It affects puppies and older adults the hardest. While it is transmitted through an infected dogs feces, this extremely hardy virus can be readily transported on dogs hair and feet, peoples clothing and shoes, as well as water bowls and other objects. An infected dog sheds millions of these viruses daily. Therefore it is imperative that you thoroughly clean and disinfect any area in and around your home that the sick animal came in contact with BEFORE you bring any new puppy home. Because Parvo is such a hardy virus it can live in the environment for 1 to 2 years. We recommend using a bleach and water mixed to kill the parvo virus on surfaces and other objects. Make sure you clean all of the items the puppy may have had contact with (toys, bedding, bowls, etc), with this bleach and water mixture. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that this proce
