i had been looking for a puppy for weeks and finally got one but she then died a week later of parvo. I bought everything a puppy would need and when i see all the stuff i burst into tears. would it be too soon for me to get another puppy because i feel guilty coz its like im just forgetting about my other puppy. and will the new puppy be affected with the parvo from my old puppy??
2006-10-22 22:25:07 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
yes, parvo virus is everywhere your puppy has been
everything will need to be sterilized with clorox, even the
yard, call your vet and ask for their advice
I would not bring another puppy onto the property until
major clean up done
2006-10-22 22:30:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Your new puppy can get Parvo! The virus all over where your sick puppy was. It will take lots of time and bleaching before you can bring an unvaccinated puppy into the same place. Ask your vet about the decontamination time and methods.
I am wondering how you could buy a puppy that got Parvo. Usually pups are vacinnated by reputable breeders.
Remember to get advice on what all to bleach.
Good luck to you.
My advice is, and I have helped with lots of animal rescues, get the place cleaned up and then go adopt the puppy who is healthy and waiting on death row at the pound. Please get a rescue puppy.
And please be sure your pup has all shots before he comes home and that your home is Parvo free before you get him.
Do not feel guily. The Puppy's passing was not your fault and your love for a new puppy will be wonderful. From now on be informed about the puppy's vaccinations and be aware that there are a lot of bad breeders and a lot of sweet pound puppies.
2006-10-23 05:42:42 · answer #2 · answered by a_phantoms_rose 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My puppy also died from parvo a few years ago, and the vet told me to sterilize the house and yard and wait at least 2 to 3 months before getting a new puppy. The parvo virus can stay alive for a few weeks. If you have a cat, have it checked for parvo with your vet as cats can be the carrier of this virus. Sorry to hear the bad news!
2006-10-23 05:40:19 · answer #3 · answered by Lan 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
First, check the lemon laws in your state...yes, there are lemon laws for dogs.
Report whoever you got the dog from to the proper authorities. Check and see if this has happened to other people in your area, this should NOT be allowed to continue.
The same thing happened to me. We got a little bichon puppy, not two days later he had to be put down because he had parvo and distemper.
We got another dog almost immediately after. The other dog will help you get over the sadness you feel for the old dog.
2006-10-23 13:17:19 · answer #4 · answered by Meaghan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use your 1:30 chlorine bleach solution to clean all food and water bowls and wash all bedding in this same bleach solution and hot water. Disinfect all other areas where that dog has been – linoleum, concrete walks, crates, etc. Discard toys and chew bones used by the infected pup. Check with your veterinarian to see if a booster shot is appropriate for other dogs in your household.
If you have had parvo in your home, use the bleach and water solution to kill it.
Parvo can live up to seven months, or longer, in your home or yard. Before bringing home another dog, be certain it has a strong immunity built up to parvo. Have your veterinarian draw blood and run a titre to confirm how well your prospective dog will fare in a parvo-infected environment.
2006-10-23 07:45:43 · answer #5 · answered by badgirl41 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would disinfect the heck out of everything before bringing home a new puppy. I don't think it is too soon to get a new pup after your first one died, though for safety reasons I would want to wait. You certainly don't want a repeat! It sounds like you really want to keep the company you lost. Go for it! You won't forget your first pup because you'll have the second one to remind you. Also - you wouldn't have the second pup if you hadn't lost the first ;-) . Sounds crazy, but that's how I see things with my birds. I miss my older birds but if I hadn't sold them I would have never had my current breeding birds/much beloved pets.
Sorry to hear about the parvo death. **hugs** Puppies are so darn cute!
2006-10-23 05:33:03 · answer #6 · answered by white_ravens_white_crows 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is to soon for you to get another puppy as this would probably make you feel better about your other puppy ,but unfortunately, parvo is in the ground so it might be better to wait a while to get another, although if you spoke to an expert there might be a solution to this.If you do get another puppy good luck and I hope it's really adorable.
2006-10-23 06:41:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am so sorry for the loss of your puppy
Do NOT get a new puppy till you have cleaned every place your place from top to bottem ....
How do I prevent the spread of Parvo?
The surest way to avoid parvo infection in your dog is to adhere to the recommended vaccination schedule which begins when puppies are 6-8 weeks of age. Puppies should not be allowed to socialize with other dogs or frequent areas where other dogs have been until 2 weeks after they have had their last vaccination. Immunization for parvo is usually included in your dog's distemper vaccine. This shot gives protection against several potentially fatal canine diseases all at the same time.
If your pet becomes infected, please keep in mind that dogs with parvo shed the virus in their feces and are extremely contagious to other dogs. Follow these recommendations to help prevent the spread of this disease.
* Keep the infected dog isolated from all other dogs for at least one month after full recovery.
* Clean up all the dog's stools in your yard.
* Use a 1:30 ratio of chlorine bleach and water to clean food and water bowls (4 oz. in 1 gallon of water). Wash any bedding the dog has been in contact with in this same bleach solution and hot water. You should also try to disinfect any other areas that the dog has been, like linoleum, concrete kennels, crates, etc.
* If you have any other dogs that are two years old or younger, or who have never been vaccinated for parvo, please bring them in for a booster as soon as possible.
* Be sure to feed your dog a bland diet, such as Canine Prescription i/d, until he is fully recovered. When switching back to his normal diet, mix the regular food with the i/d for 2-3 days to help your pet gradually adjust to the change.
What If I've got Parvo in my home?
If you have had parvo in your home, use a strong bleach/water solution to kill it. Soak the yard with it -- better to kill the grass than your next dog! Be careful using it on carpets and fabrics, though. Parvo can live up to 6 months or so in your home or yard. Before you bring home another dog, be sure it has a strong immunity to parvo. You can have a veterinarian draw blood and run a titre to find out how well your prospective dog will fare in a parvo-infected environment. Adult dogs generally have a higher resistance than puppies do, but they need to be kept current on their vaccines. If in doubt, have your vet do the titre.
2006-10-23 06:14:30 · answer #8 · answered by MrsDave 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can bring a young adult dog home, if he has been vaccinated, like the ones here> http://search.petfinder.com/search/search.cgi?action=1&pet.Animal=Dog&pet.Breed=pomeranian&pet.Age=Young&pet.Size=&pet.Sex=&location=TX&preview=1&scope=0&x=11&y=10#
Just put in your zip code for the ones nearest you..
but not another young puppy, as it will get the Parvo too..
You shouldn't have another young puppy for at least 9 months, and only after it has had shots..
I am so sorry for your loss. Parvo is a terrible thing..It just isn't fair! Our babies sure don't deserve parvo..
2006-10-23 05:41:30 · answer #9 · answered by Chetco 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is too soon to get a puppy. You need to go to a Vet to get something to kill the germs left by the other puppy. Parvo is a very contageous disease that effects many puppies.
Once you kill all the germs, then you will be OK to get another puppy.
You will have to throw out all it's toys, bed, food dish and everything else he/she may have used.
2006-10-23 05:49:17 · answer #10 · answered by Elena 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
that puppy will always be special to you,but if u get another puppy,u will not be forgetting it.the parvo virus may still be there,so clean it up and then get a puppy.get a crossbreed,they are more immune.adopt a puppy,from CUPA,or something like that becoz u will be bringing sunshine into ur and the dogs life.also vaccinate it immediately.hope this helped
2006-10-23 06:30:51 · answer #11 · answered by Lawyered 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋