How long should I wait to get another puppy after Parvo?

Answer 1

At least 6 months. Then, make sure it has at least ONE set of vaccines before bringing it into your house. And KEEP UP WITH THE VACCINES!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 2

Parvo can live in the environment for a good 6 mo.......I would not bring home a puppy.....
even with a set of vaccines already given, a puppy is not considered "vaccinated" until 3 weeks after the 3rd set of vaccines......it takes multiple exposures to the vaccine to produce antibodies for protection. (and that is assuming that the puppy has a strong immune system, that the parent dog was well vaccinated, that vaccines were not started early).

As for cleaning the house, yes a diluted bleach solution will work well for hard surfaces. Use soap and hot water with bleach to wash all dishes, bedding, toys ect. You might also look at purchasing a broad spectum dissinfectant from pet store, feed store or vet......good ones are Parvosol RTU, Roccal-D.

Good Luck.

Answer 3

Ideally several months. The parvo virus will always be around. If you get another puppy, get one that has had at least one vaccination. Whatever you have in the house left over from the last puppy that it had contact with, get rid of it or wash it in bleach. Clean the floor, any bedding and toys as best you can. You cannot bleach the dirt in the yard unfortunately.
So if you want a puppy sooner my advice is to get a puppy that has had at least one set of vaccinations. Make sure that mom was vaccinated also. This increases the chances of the puppies immune system is stronger. Also, establish yourself with a veterinarian and continue with the series of vaccinations for your puppy. It's usually vaccinated every 3-4 weeks until it's about 4 months of age and then yearly, depending on the recommendations of your veterinarian.
Good luck

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

Parvo can live in your home and yard for at least 6 months.. even in freezing temperatures.

Wait at least 6 months.. or a lil longer to be safe. I wouldnt bring home a young puppy either. Look for one who is at least 4-6 months old and current on vaccines.

Answer 6

If you house or yard has parvo, be sure top wait and cleanse the yard and house, Ask your vet. Then make sure any other animals have been vaccinated before bring there.

Answer 7

AFTER YOU HAVE HAD PARVO IN YOUR HOME YOU NEED TO CLEAN IT WITH BLEACH IF YOU CAN IF NOT HAVE ALL CARPET CLEANED AND BUY A NEW BED FOR IT AND MAKE SURE THE PUPPY YOU GIT HAS ITS SHOTS A GOOD WEEK BEFORE YOU BRING IT HOME MOST BREEDERS WILL HOLD IT FOR YOU IF YOU ASK SO IT CAN BE SAFE FROM THE PARVO THAT MAY STILL LINGER WITHIN YOUR HOME.

Answer 8

Long enough for you to do homework so that you can find a good breeder or rescue group.

The virus can take 5+ months to die in the open. http://parvo-virus.com/

http://www.pbrc.net/breeding3.html

Answer 9

Hi Free, Sorry about your pup but Parvo will be in your yard for 7 years. I know the lost is great but Please don't bring a new pup to your house and watch the pup get Parvo again. Talk to your vet and he will tell you the same thing.
A Friend,
poppy1

Answer 10

I've heard a year to two years.