Neighbours dog relieves himself in my yard - i have an 8 w/o puppy. Could my dog catch parvo? *Read for detail

Question

Ok the title was very vague. Sorry.

My neighbour has a 7 year old (male - neutered) Maltse puppy. When ever I am out with my puppy (leash training) in my front yard, my neighbour lets his Maltese dog out of his property. The problem is; his dog relieves himself in my yard - number ones and twos! My puppy is not ready for her Parvo shot yet so I am worried that my puppy could catch parvo because of my neighbours dogs faeces.

Any advice on what to do?

I have enquired about a fence to a builder but it would cost around $5,500 - $8,500 for a fence to go all around the front of my property. Is there any other diseases that could be dangerous to my puppy?

*I am assuming the dog is around 5-7 years old. The dog is surely not a young one.

My pup is 8 weeks old. I started leash training as soon as we got her settled in - I have recently stopped with going out to leash train my dog as I found poop in my yard. She is due to have her Parvo shot in 4 weeks.

I am not too sure if his dog has/had Parvo or worms before but I sure don't want my puppy to get either of those!

I do not wan't to throw poop into his yard or make him clean it as he is elderly (around 45 yrs+) and is mentally disabled.

Answer 1

Unless the neighbor's dog has, or or once had, parvo, you don't need to worry about your dog getting parvo from the other dog's feces.

You do have reason to be concerned however. If the dog has worms, it's possible for your dog to get those as well. Even if the dog has nothing contagious, it is extremely rude of your neighbor to let his dog go in your yard. Maybe you could ask him nicely to watch his dog and clean up when he goes. I think it's the least he should do.

Answer 2

An 8 week old puppy should already have 2 vaccinations, the breeder should have had them done at 5 weeks and you should have followed up 3 weeks later. If the neigbors dog doesn't show signs of parvo (vomiting and diareah) he can still transmit the dieses if he's a carrier! I would call the vet aspa and make an appointement and try to avoid feces when you take him out. Do you have a doggy poop by-law there? Most places do, you can call animal by-law and get your neigbore fined, or you can ask then not to let their dog go inot your yard!

Answer 3

Since the other dog is 7, I would assume that he has not had parvo lately, within the last year or so? He will not pass the parvo virus onto your pup unless he has parvo himself. Parvo can live in the ground up to a year. Also I would talk with the neighbor about him letting his dog use your yard as his bathroom!

Answer 4

Your puppy actually should be receiving a second dose of vaccines right now! All pups should get their first set of shots at 6 weeks, then 8 weeks, 10 weeks, and 12 weeks. You really need to get his shots NOW! Yes your dog can catch parvo from this dog if he's carrying it, even if vaccintaed. Ask a vet. A puppy jusy smelling the other dogs urine and feces can give it to him without him touching it. I would nicely talk to your neighbor about not allowing this and get your puppy vaccinated ASAP!!!

Answer 5

At 8 weeks is when they get their first Distemper shot (includes parvo vaccine) and every 4 weeks thereafter until a total of 3 shots. If the dog is older and is most likely vaccinated your puppy can't get parvo from him or vice versa. Only thing you have to worry about is parasites, but you should be getting your puppy dewormed as well, as when they are born they have parasites most likely.

Answer 6

Absolutely. And it stays in the ground for 6 months in the sun
They get their first parvo at 12 weeks and don't let your pup go anywhere near it, or in that part of your yard.at all. I would soak it in bleach and forget about your grass. And get all over your neighbor. I had 3 pups to die before they were old enough to get their shots. Heart breaking. Tell your neighbor your concerns too.

Answer 7

Yes, your puppy CAN get parvo. You should get your puppy vaccinated as soon as possible and talk to your neighbor and inform him of your puppy's situation. If informing your neghbor does not work then I would get more aggressive and complain to your local animal authorities. Having a dog IS like having a 3yr old they do need supervision in order to ensure that they are okay.

Answer 8

It's rather unlikely his dog has an active parvo virus to pass along but you could still ask your neighbor not to let his dog out to play until your dog has had his shots, just in case. He'll probably look at you like your an overprotective mother, but who cares?
As far as his dog relieving himself in your yard (after the shots) when he lets his dog out to come play, just move over into his yard with the dogs so they can relieve themselves there instead. ;-)

Answer 9

Your pup should have had at least one parvo vaccine by now.Ask your neighbors in a nice way if their dog has it's parvo shots.If it has,and you get your pup the rest of it's shots,then it should be OK.

Answer 10

Ask your neighbor not to let his dog into your yard. Also - how old is your puppy? I was told by my vet puppies can start getting their boosters at 6 weeks, but I could have misunderstood. Good luck!