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Dog died from parvo. How to disinfect home to protect my other dogs?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | 2 months and 28 days old

My dog passed away due to parvo last night. What should I disinfect in order not to spread the virus into my other dogs?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Published on August 6th, 2017

First off, I'm so sorry you lost Tumi to parvovirus! That is horrible for you and him, please accept my condolences. The problem with parvo is that it can live for months in the environment and home, and it's very hard to kill. I would keep your dogs from any areas where Tumi had been, and I will give you a website that details how to disinfect the home and environment. Make sure your dogs are up to date on their parvo vaccines, getting them now if they are not up to date on them. Should they show any signs of parvo, get them into your vet immediately. I hope this helps, and I am sorry for your loss :-( https://www.cuteness.com/article/disinfect-home-after-parvo

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on January 4th, 2019

    Hi Jimmy. I'm very sorry your puppy died of parvo. You can contact a local vet clinic and arrange from them to cremate his remains. You will need to throw away all his toys and bedding, and completely disinfect the house. Parvo can live for months in the environment. There are vaccines to prevent a puppy from getting parvo, but it takes three series of the vaccine each given four weeks apart for the puppy to be fully protected. I would not get another young and unvaccinated puppy; rather, get an older puppy (like six months of age) who is already fully vaccinated. That puppy would be safe in your home. Best of luck.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on May 20th, 2018

    Unvaccinated cats can get parvo from dogs, but only under very extreme circumstances. If your cats have been previously vaccinated, even though it isn't up to date, they should be fine. I would recommend getting their vaccines updated, but the biggest concern is your puppy. Parvo is highly contagious between dogs, and if your puppy's littermate has it and now your puppy is vomiting, I would be concerned your puppy has parvo as well. You need to take your puppy into a vet immediately. As for the cats, make an appointment to have their vaccines updated. Best of luck, I hope this helps.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on January 12th, 2017

    I'm very sorry you lost your puppy! It is extremely rare for a cat to get parvo from a dog. Given that parvo can survive in the environment for six months to a year, I would disinfect your house to be safe, but Kitty should be fine. Make sure to get her vaccines.

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