I recently fostered a puppy who had been treated for parvovirus just before I got her. I also have a Rottie of my own who is currently on steroids for mild wobblers and had surgery 6 months ago for a spinal cyst. Is my Rottie in any danger of contracting the virus? Is her immune system compromised due to the steroids? She was vaccinated over a year ago. Is my yard in need of sanitizing? If puppy's parvo was treated before coming to my home, is the yard stil a hazard?
By AV
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Yes, the yard is still a hazard. I'm assuming your dog has been vaccinated for Parvo. If you were concerned at all about fostering a puppy that had been treated for Parvo, I have to wonder at your reasoning for doing that. Or maybe this is just hindsight.
A puppy that has been treated for Parvo can carry it in its body for some time after, and the feces is contaminated. Only dogs that are fully vaccinated should be in your house or yard.
I had a rotti that contracted parvo even after having all her shots done. My vet said it was quit common to see rottis come in with parvo even after having all shots done.
I was told by the vet that a puppy could carry the virus in the body for months after treatment. And was told if my pup recovered, to continue sanitation and keep her quarantined home to prevent spreading it. So I assume its still a threat, but your other pup is vaccinated so hopefully sanitation daily is enough.
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