Should I worry about spreading dog parvo to my dog through clothes?

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• Answered By Stephanie Echols, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on June 23rd, 2019

  Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The dog with Parvo only sheds the virus in feces for a few weeks. However, the virus can live in the environment for months. If your dog is fully vaccinated for parvovirus (vaccines given by a veterinarian, not purchased from a feed store), you should not have to take the precautions. If your dog isn’t vaccinated properly, I would continue to change clothes to prevent transmission. Good luck and kisses to your pup!

  

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• Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

  Veterinarian

  Published on February 12th, 2018

  Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!
  
  If your dog at home is vaccinated he should be fine. It he isn’t have your family do that before you get home. Get disinfectant wipes and wipe down your dorm, bleach the bottom of the shoes you wore and wash your clothes and bedding. As long as you are wearing clean clothes, shoes and have washed your hand well you will likely not transmit the virus.
  
  I hope this helps!

  

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• Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

  Veterinarian

  Published on July 7th, 2018

  You should ensure all other in contact dogs are fully up to date with parvo vaccination boosters to reduce the risk of cross infection. All accidents (especially faeces/vomiting/diarrhea) should be disinfected with bleach and cleaned up immediately. I would recommend partitioning off individual rooms and yard spaces if possible or crating one/both dogs for the first 2-3weeks

  

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