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New puppy after parvo loss: How to care and safely toilet train?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My puppy is 37 days old .... And she is going to receive deworming medicine tonight,at 45 day she will receive parvo vaccine...i have lost a pup a month ago due to parvo...how to take care of my new pup..? When is it safe to start toilet training? Am gonna train her to use our toilet...is it safe ..? I have a fully vaccinated 5 years old dog who also use our toilet..

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on March 16th, 2018

Parvo virus is transmitted from the feces/vomit of one infected dog directly to another (it can survive in the soiled environment for over 12months if not adequately cleaned and disinfected with bleach). She should be isolated from any areas where she may have contact with non-vaccinated dogs or their feces until after her second parvo vaccination but your own house (or enclosed garden) should be relatively safe as long as any accidents from your previous pup have been removed and bleached/steamed

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