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My dog has parvo. Do I need to destroy all its bedding and clothes?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

one of our pups has been diagnosed with parvo, is it necessary to destroy all bedding, clothing etc that the pup has had contact with, as our vet has suggested?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 29th, 2019

I suggest you refer to these articles on how to properly disinfect the environment after parvo. You do not have to destroy the bedding but you must wash it in bleach and very hot water. ( https://www.thesprucepets.com/parvovirus-disinfecting-the-environment-of-parvo-3385003 ) ( https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951459 )

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