2006-07-30 04:38:56 · 7 answers · asked by NuNu 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
No, it is a canine malady. However, you CAN carry it on your shoes, and if the chickens attract flies, the flies that have been where Parvo is will bring it to your property....Also, chicken food attracts other birds..to steal the food...The other birds can carry it on their feet! It is terrible when it hits a neighborhood...becasue flying insects and birds carry it yard to yeard
The ease with which infection with Parvo can occur in any unvaccinated dog must be stressed. The virus is extremely hardy in the environment. Withstanding wide temperature fluctuations and most cleaning agents. Parvo can be brought home to your dog on shoes, hands and even car tires. It can live for many months outside the animal. Any areas that are thought to be contaminated with parvo should be thoroughly washed with chlorine bleach diluted 1 ounce per quart of water.
Dogs and puppies can contract parvo even if they never leave their yards. Parvo virus, despite what you might hear, is NOT an airborne virus. It is excreted in the feces of infected dogs, and if someone -- human, dog, bird, etc. -- steps in (or otherwise comes in contact with) the excrement, the possibility for contamination is great. Some people speculate that birds invading a dog's food dish can deposit the parvovirus there. If you think you may have come in contact with parvovirus, a strong solution of bleach and water does kill the virus, so you can wash your shoes and clothes, even your hands with it, to reduce the risk of infecting your dog.
Rest assured that parvovirus is specific to dogs alone and cannot be transmitted to humans or other pets of a different species, such as cats.
Here is a site with lots of info> http://www.workingdogs.com/parvofaq.htm
2006-07-30 04:42:56 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
chickens don't give dogs parvovirus. And not only purebred dogs can get parvovirus. All dogs are susceptable. If in doubt take your dog to the vet and get vaccinations updated.
2006-07-30 09:17:33 · answer #2 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't matter if they are purebred or not however, yes that is how the virus originated. It lives in the feces of chickens so if a dog comes near a chicken pen they can contract it easily.
2006-07-30 04:42:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isn't there a vaccine for this?
If so you should contact your vet and make sure they are up to date with all their shots and if you think your dogs have been exposed the vet can deal with both issues at the same time.
My sister dog contracted this and almost died, even now her life expectancy has been cut short as it caused damage to her kidneys!
Go to www.workingdogs.com for more information!
2006-07-30 04:49:36 · answer #4 · answered by Angie H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, parvo is a virus that is passed by contact with an infected dog. You can bring it in on your shoes if you have stepped on throw up or urine of an infected dog.
2006-07-30 04:46:15 · answer #5 · answered by A Great Dane Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm not sure but call thevet and ask. your dogs should have all of there vacs. if they do then they should not get parvo
2006-07-30 05:29:50 · answer #6 · answered by i love my son wyatt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!!
Haven't you VACCINATED???
2006-07-30 11:38:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe the chicken poop....
I dunno
2 pts
2006-07-30 04:42:55 · answer #8 · answered by Parvo E Bola 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋