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Originally Posted by darci
I mean no disrespect but thats why you limit a puppies interaction, walking where other dogs have been etc. until he has had all of his shots. You wouldnt take a youngster to an obiedence class, or around any other such environments until all shots are completed.
Parvo can be very serious and fatal.
And if I am not mistaken (others may know more) parvo can live in the dirt/yard for several yrs. Only a bleach solution can kill it ( The virus ).
Again I am not trying to start an argument I just want this gentlemen to be well informed and educated so he can make an informed choice.
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For when I get the pup in Salt lake City...
How do I avoid my puppy getting Parvo? From your description it sounds like it could be anywhere. What steps should I take to avoid it? The apartment I am going to be living in is a dog friendly apartment, which I imagine would draw a lot pet owners. I wouldn't want to expose him to a communal area for his walks until he has had his final set of shots it sounds like, so where would you recommend I take him? I could probably drive him to the park and find a remote area, but I'm worried about house breaking. I guess I could just take him out extra early so he has plenty of time.
What about when I take him to the vet for those shots? Is there anything I should do to ensure that he doesn't get something from the other dogs there?
How about the apartment itself? It'd be reasonable to assume that a previous dog owner lived there. Is there something else that can kill it? I am hessitant to bleach the carpet if its not white for fear of draining the color. What about my car? My beagle and lab have ridden with me extensively as recently as a few months ago. The pup could easly catch something from that too.
Finally, at what age can I get the second set of shots? I'll likely be getting the puppy somewhere between 8 - 12 weeks old as that seems to be when most breeders release them.
Thanks a bunch!