My new puppy walked in a public dog area. Should I worry about Parvo?

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We just got a new puppy that is 8 weeks old. We picked her up from the breeder who is 9 hours away. While at a rest stop, my husband walked our puppy in a heavily trafficked dog area. Now I am worried that she contracted Parvo. What should I do? Pet's info: Dog | Airedale Terrier | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 21 days old | 7.5 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I understand your concern. However, the likelihood of Luna developing parvovirus just from being walked in a heavily trafficked area is low unless she directly had contact with feces from an infected dog. I would not be too concerned at this time. Just work with your primary care veterinarian in starting her on a vaccination protocol and avoid contact with other dogs with an unknown vaccination status until she is fully vaccinated. I will tell you what to look for in terms of parvovirus symptoms though again it is unlikely that she has parvovirus. Symptoms usually include lethargy, vomiting and/or diarrhea. Contact your veterinarian to get her set up to start a vaccination program soon. I think she will be fine. Nothing like getting a new pup! I bet she is adorable! Good luck!

My new puppy walked in a public dog area. Should I worry about Parvo?

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