Is it safe to bring a puppy home where dogs had parvo a year ago?

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I recently moved in with a friend who's dogs once had parvovirus. The land was most likely infused with the virus. It has been over a year since any dog on the property has had parvo. I plan on getting an 8 week old puppy at the end of the month. Would bringing him here cause him to be at extra risk to the virus?

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

The dog who survived parvo will shed the virus for 6 months. The virus under ideal circumstances can survive 1-2 years in the soil. If it has only been 1 year since the dog survived parvo, that means it only stopped shedding the virus 6 months ago. Which means the virus may still be active in the ground. I recommend to discuss this situation with a local veterinarian before you get the puppy. You may need to make an appointment and pay an office visit even if you don't yet have a pet unless you already have a good relationship with a local veterinarian. Veterinarians are very busy people so that's why you may need to make an appointment. It may not be safe to bring a puppy home to the yard for another 6-18 months. You don't want the puppy to get parvo. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Is it safe to bring a puppy home where dogs had parvo a year ago?

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