Is my new puppy safe from Parvo if friends' kids visit frequently?

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I will be bringing home a new puppy in 2 wks. She will get her first shots 2 days before I bring her home at 6 wks of age. Very goods friends of ours have a pup that is currently being treated for Parvo. It's been 5 days now and he's barely hanging on. Can my puppy be in danger of picking up their pups Parvo virus? The pups will NOT be in contact directly, but their children do come over frequently. Pet's info: Dog | Doberman Pinscher | Female | unspayed

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Yes, your new puppy can be in danger of getting parvo from the children coming over frequently. Parvo virus can be carried on the clothes and shoes of humans, and it can be transmitted that way. Given that parvo can survive in the environment for up to a year, it would be best that the puppy is quarantined from the children, or they are not allowed to come over until she is fully vaccinated. If you do allow the children to come over, make them take off their shoes before coming in, and then I would clean the house thoroughly before allowing the puppy out of quarantine. I know it sounds extreme, but parvo is extremely serious and too frequently fatal, and it's best to keep your puppy as safe as possible.

Is my new puppy safe from Parvo if friends' kids visit frequently?

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