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My puppy touched a child whose dog has parvo. Is my puppy at risk?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Lhasa Apso | Male | unneutered | 2 lbs

My puppy went for his first vaccination today... That time a little girl came and started touching him... I did not refuse... Later on that girl said that her puppy has come for parvo virus treatment. I am really tensed now as my puppy came in contact with the girl who might have touched her infected puppy.

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Answered By Lotus Altholtz

Veterinarian, Board-Certified Lab Animal Medicine Specialist

Published on January 11th, 2019

Yikes! I understand your concern! Pixel is adorable. At this point you can bathe Pixel with a gentle Aveeno or Johnson’s human baby wash and towel dry completely and keep your regularly scheduled vaccine appts and let your vet know ASAP if there are any signs of lethargy or diarrhea. Good luck!

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