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Title: Parvo Question Post by: DubbleRDawgs on October 14, 2009, 08:47:47 pm I have a question about Parvo. I have a friend that had parvo go through his place a couple of years ago. He hasn't had any puppy's around since then. He has a dog that is fixing to whelp a litter and he is worried about the parvo still being in the ground. Does anyone know what the time frame is if any for the Parvo virus to no longer be in the ground.
Thank you, Robin Title: Re: Parvo Question Post by: HogzgoneWild on October 14, 2009, 09:44:29 pm This subject is a bit of a discussion, lots of different answers, this is from literature my vet printed out and he gave to me. Its about 40 pages all together, and I will gladely foward it all to anyone that request it.. Here's what you need...
Indoor decontamination: indoors virus loses its infectivity within one month; therefore, it should be safe to introduce a new puppy within one month after the active infection has ended. Outdoor decontamination: freezing is completely protective to the virus. If the outdoors is contaminated and is frozen, one must wait for it to thaw out before safely introducing a new puppy. Shaded areas should be considered contaminated for seven months. Areas with good sunlight exposure should be considered contaminated for five months. Of course, the above presupposes that no decontamination steps(other than waiting) have been taken. The best and most effective disinfectant against viruses (including parvoviruses) is BLEACH. One part bleach mixed with 30 parts water and is applied to bowls, floors, surfaces, toys, bedding, and anything contaminated that is colorfast or for which color changes are not important. Hope this helps, I think 2 years is good, but disinfect to be sure.. If more info is needed I can get this literature to you somehow. Title: Re: Parvo Question Post by: DubbleRDawgs on October 15, 2009, 03:11:37 pm Thank you so much for replying. That information does help a lot. It has only been a year since the Parvo virus went through his place. So I think that I might try to bring them to my place until they are healthy and started their shots. If you could possibly scan that information from the vet that you have and send it to my email that would be great. If not it is not a problem, I might can try to get with my vet and see if she can get me some information also.
Thank you again, Robin Title: Re: Parvo Question Post by: HogzgoneWild on October 15, 2009, 10:04:13 pm You got it, I'll see what I can do, but been having trouble with pics and scanning on the computer, still fightin' support on the issue, but I'll try.
Title: Re: Parvo Question Post by: Scott on October 17, 2009, 08:29:08 pm http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_canine_parvovirus.html
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