After parvo, when can I safely adopt a new puppy or older dog?

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My 37 days old GSD pup died due to Parvovirus on 21st Feb'18. The vet I was consulting said that I shouldn't bring another puppy till next 2 months due to the virus. We've cleaned everything thoroughly, burried all her stuffed with her. Can I adopt somewhat older GSD before 2 months? Is it gonna affect the grown dog too? Or should I adopt a dog of different breed?

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

Black and tan dogs do seem to be more susceptible to parvo than others, but any young dog can get parvo. It is an aggressive virus that lives in the environment for a very long time. Bleach was surfaces you can to get rid of it. The main problem is the outside environment as it soaks In the soil and you cannot treat that. Parvo is spread through fecal/oral route. anywhere your last puppy went to the bathroom, is where the virus is most concentrated at. Waiting 2 months does not help eliminate the virus. It can affect older dogs but the disease is often not as severe due to their immune system. Vaccines in puppies can be started at 6 weeks of age and boostered every 2-3 weeks until 4 months of age. If you get a puppy closer to 9-10 weeks this would be safer as it will already have 2 sets of vaccines to help protect him in case it comes in contact with it. make sure you keep the new puppy away from the areas where the last puppy was until 4 months of age when the vaccines are complete.

After parvo, when can I safely adopt a new puppy or older dog?

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