Is it safe to touch my puppies after being near a dog with Parvo?

There is less risk for an adult fully vaccinated dog to develop parvovirus, but it can be a very hardy virus and live for a long time on clothing or shoes. To be safe I would change clothes after coming in contact with the puppy and wash hands thoroughly. You can clean shoes in a mixture of bleach and water (1:32).

It would be preferable not to leave the clinic in scrubs (not just parvo but it is possible to carry many diseases and parasites on clothing). Spraying scrubs would be effective as long as they were wet through, I would generally soak clothing if it was visibly soiled (aprons, shoe covers and disposable gloves should be used as a precaution to limit spreading infections outside of an isolation area)

Parvo virus is transmitted from the feces/vomit of one infected dog directly to another (it can survive in the soiled environment for over 12months if not adequately cleaned and disinfected with bleach). She should be isolated from any areas where she may have contact with non-vaccinated dogs or their feces until after her second parvo vaccination but your own house (or enclosed garden) should be relatively safe as long as any accidents from your previous pup have been removed and bleached/steamed

Yes, there is a danger bringing his dog into your home if your dogs are not fully vaccinated and his isn't either. Parvo is highly contagious, and if your son's dog isn't fully vaccinated, then his dog can contract parvo as well. Should your dogs not be vaccinated, even if your son's dog is, I still would not bring his dog into your home. There is a potential that your son or his dog can bring the virus into your home with them, including on your son's clothes or shoes. It is a deadly disease, and it's best for the health of your dog to not be in contact with a dog that has been exposed to a dog with parvo. Should both your dogs and his dog be fully vaccinated, I would have his dog quarantined for 7-14 days (the incubation period of parvo) away from your dogs before introducing them to be safe. While vaccines are highly effective, there is an extremely small chance that infection can occur despite the vaccines, and it's best to take all precautions for the health of your dogs, especially the elderly one. I hope this helps!

I'm so glad that Hudson has recovered from Parvo. Unfortunately, Parvovirus can survive in the environment for a prolonged period of time. I am attaching a handout below with specifics about disinfection. http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&C=&A=579&SourceID= The inside of your house is considered infected for about a month, but the yard can be considered infected for many months, so I would not recommend any dogs coming to your house unless they are fully vaccinated. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using PetCoach.

Parvovirus (CPV) is very hardy. It is capable of surviving for months in the environment, even through the winter. Infected dogs can shed huge amounts of the virus, making it difficult to disinfect an area once it has been exposed to an infected dog. If you have parvovirus on you or your clothes you can certainly transmit it to your car or other places. Disinfectant wipes are not likely to do the trick. CPV is resistant to most household cleaning products with the exception of bleach. Cleaning with a solution of one part bleach mixed with approximately 30 parts water is an acceptable method for disinfecting any indoor area (including bedding, food/water bowls, and all surfaces). Hope this helps.

It sounds like you've done a good job disinfecting your home - if the new pup is finished with her vaccinations, the risk should be minimal. To be safe, you could certainly try and keep her in the areas of your home where your previous puppy never spent time or used the bathroom. But from what you've said here, it seems unlikely that Kiki would get sick - the parvo vaccine is usually very effective, so most cases that I see are in unvaccinated pups.