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How to prevent parvo in my new puppy when I have an older dog?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Female | spayed | 6 years and 1 month old

We have a dog and are about to get a new puppy. How can we disinfect our older dog's paws so that our puppy doesn't get parvo?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on July 1st, 2016

The best thing to do to prevent parvovirus is to make sure that Bella is up to date on her vaccines, and to start the new puppy's vaccine protocol right away. The new puppy will need 3 series of vaccines: the first at 8-10 weeks, the second at 12-14 weeks, and the third at 16-18 weeks. Also keep the new puppy away from any dogs with an unknown vaccination status, and restrict her outdoor activities until she is fully vaccinated.

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    Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

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    If your older dog just had parvo than don't recommend bringing a young puppy into your house until the puppy is fully vaccinated. If there is no history of recent parvo in your older dog than you don't need to disinfect anything. Parvo is transmitted through exposure to infected feces or environment.

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