How long should I wait for a new puppy after distemper in my home?

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If I ha a puppy with distemper, how long do I have to wait to reintroduce a new puppy into my home? Pet's info: Dog | Blue Heeler | Male | unneutered

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

One of the few positive aspects of distemper is that the virus cannot live without fresh secretions; it is inactivated in minutes outside the living host's body. Minimal disinfection is necessary. A recovered dog may shed virus up to 2 to 3 months.

How long should I wait for a new puppy after distemper in my home?

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