2007-02-19 07:46:08 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I lost a 3 month old puppy to Distemper. Unknown to me, I didn't know she was sick when I adopted her. I only had her for 10 days when she had to be put to sleep. My only consolation is that didn't die unloved or unwanted in the Shelter. I'm sorry for your loss as well. It's hard to lose a puupy.
It is Parvo that lives in ground for 7 years, not Distemper. Distemper is an airborne spread virus, but it can also be spread through bodily secretions. However, CDV doesn't last long outside the dog's body; heat, sunlight, most detergents, soaps, and various chemicals inactivate it. After an infected dog has been removed from the premises, contaminated objects and living areas should be disinfected with a 1:30 bleach-water solution.
If a dog has died from CDV infection, pet owners should wait about one month before introducing a new puppy or dog into the home. Contaminated objects and living areas should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected with a 1:30 bleach-water solution.
In any case, the vet told me that I would have disinfect everything that the dog touched. I washed all blankets and towels, and threw aways any toys. As for the furniture, I sprayed it with Lysol every day and I would have to wait a MINIMUM of one month before bringing any new animals into hr house. Five weeks later, I adopted an 8 week Australian mix from the Humane Society, and she's now 2 years old and happy and healthy.
I Sorry I've left you such a long answer , but hope it's have been of some help to you. I know how empty my house seemed without a dog. I've added a link that supports what I've told you.
PS - Sorry for any typos. Spell check doesn't want to work for me :-)
2007-02-19 09:33:38 · answer #1 · answered by HDB 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
usually around 6 months but you can help somewhat by using 'formula H' disinfectant on ALL surfaces that a distemper infected dog has touched-Formula H disinfectant is an effective and economical small pathogen killer that disinfects, clean, protects and deodourises. Effective against Canine parvovirus, canine viral hepatitis, Kennel cough, feline enteritis, canine distemper, rabies, leptospirosis, cat flu, viral haemoragic disease and organisms responsible for respiratory, enteric and other infections. 1 to 10 parts dilution rate for every use. ive always used this with my litters of puppies and as a general 'allround' disinfectant. formula H can be bought from most pet shops or ask your vet for a supplier.
2007-02-19 12:28:25 · answer #2 · answered by JULIE B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Years ago someone bought a puppy from me after losing a dog to distemper. They were advised to wait, I think it was 4 months, but check with your own vet. It might be advisable to buy an older dog who has already been vaccinated, rather than a puppy.
2007-02-19 08:47:44 · answer #3 · answered by anwen55 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure . I would call a vet and ask him .Also ask his about using a spray disinfectant . Distemper can be very contagious and you may need to disinfect everything and wait awhile .You would also want to make sure any new dog has had his shots before bringing him into your home .
2007-02-19 07:54:02 · answer #4 · answered by darsow@sbcglobal.net 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Vet I used to work for was always spraying down his kennels and runs with a Clorox dilution. He said it worked on several diseases.
When I moved my grooming business into a home business I used the same thing to clean cages, floors and equipment. I sprayed the yard that I let them relieve themselves in.
Call your Vet and see if they agree?
2007-02-19 08:12:30 · answer #5 · answered by bluebonnetgranny 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
speak to a vet to find out exactly how long the distemper virus can live i kno its a fair few years....VACCINATE.... why do people think vets say vaccinate its not for thier health... if you had a child and it could be vaccinated against deadly viruses etc you would so you should with animals or not have them.......
2007-02-19 08:01:43 · answer #6 · answered by De-de 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask your vet and follow the advice.There are disinfectant sprays you can use.
Get your next dog vaccinated against this disease.
2007-02-20 10:39:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must ask the vet what to use to disinfect the places that your dog has been maybe disinfectant isn't strong enough
2007-02-19 07:51:14 · answer #8 · answered by Mags 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask you vet and adhere strictly to her or his advice its important otherwise you might have to go through the trauma of losing another pet Good Luck
2007-02-19 07:50:25 · answer #9 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They say dis-temper can remain in the ground up to 7yrs, puppies are more succeptable to dis-temper than olderdogs, Six months should appropriate, providing your new dog has had his or her dis-temper innoculations
2007-02-19 07:51:25 · answer #10 · answered by hbettag 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋