I'm concerned b/c I've been taking my 8 week puppy out on the grass the last three days. He's licked stuff off the grass too.
I just found out about Parvo (he's only had two shots). I live in a dog-friendly apartment complex = dogs everywhere.
What do I do??? If I train him in the parking lot, is there less risk for Parvo?
2007-10-15 15:28:58 · 10 answers · asked by x_gypsy_eyes_x 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The risk of Parvo is everywhere.
It can be tracked on shoes, and it will live on the ground for up to a year.
DON'T FREAK OUT!!!
"Dog friendly" usually means well taken care of, vaccinated, healthy dogs, and people who clean up after them.
The chances that one of them contaminated the grass is very slim.
AND
With 2 shots, the chances of him actually getting Parvo is very small.
It should be fine, only stay out as long as it takes to bathroom until he has the last shot though.
2007-10-15 15:34:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
he should be ok. but vaccines are not 100% effective. and the vaccine for parvo that your pup had is only a booster, therefore not going to fully protect. you should be ok just to go outside and go to the bathroom. just dont go to the pet store or walking outside with him till he's fully vaccinated. dog friendly appartments usually means well taken care of dogs.
2007-10-15 15:40:36 · answer #2 · answered by ○HiD○ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should not have to worry about it IF your dog has been vaccinated against parvo. He should have had 2 sets of shots by now, one at 6 and another one at 8 weeks. He'll be ok to go outside then.
2007-10-15 15:31:51 · answer #3 · answered by Bluemoon 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
This is one of the reasons why dogs in apartment buildings are not a good idea. I don't know where you would take your dog that it would be safe to do so without being vaccinated against diseases.. Not obviously where you live, no the local park.. This is one reason apartments aren't good places for dogs. Get an adult dog that is vaccinated if you are worried about it.
2007-10-15 15:36:50 · answer #4 · answered by DP 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
If he's had two shots,then he should be OK,but only keep him out long enough to go to the bathroom.
2007-10-15 15:33:02 · answer #5 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
How do you prevent parvo, give your dog his immunizations, that's how.
2007-10-15 15:57:28 · answer #6 · answered by ~~*Paradise Dreams*~~ 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
TAKE HIM TO THE VETS AND GET THE REST OF HIS SHOTS ASAP. HE IS OLD ENOUGH FOR THE PARVO VACCINE. PARVO IS ALSO IN THE AIR FLOATING AROUND AN AIRBORNE DISEASE.
2007-10-15 15:44:45 · answer #7 · answered by petloverlady 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Vaccinate your dog. Parvo is EVERYWHERE and that's they only way to protect your dog.
2007-10-15 15:33:15 · answer #8 · answered by SisterBug 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
...u go get him vaccinated..DUH you should always keep you're pup up to date on vaccinations and when old enough get him neutered
2007-10-15 15:51:15 · answer #9 · answered by pasofinosweety 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Don't worry but do watch we he eats while outside.
2007-10-15 15:36:08 · answer #10 · answered by Freckles... 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋