labmummy Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 We are bringing our labrador puppy Harry home in a bit over 2 weeks. We bought our own house but have only been living here since beginning of March this year. I am really worried that there could be parvo in our yard. How would we know that? Can we do a soil test? Harry will be inside for quite a while but will of course be trained to go outside to go to the toilet. I am really worried though about the possibility of parvo. An obedience trainer I was talking to the other day has said to be careful when socialising Harry as there has been a parvo outbreak in the surrounding areas of where we live. So confused and worried. Has anyone tested their soil for parvo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tess32 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I'm pretty sure no, there isn't. Parvo is always a risk. I also worried about my backyard and house and bought bleach, but honestly, it's a matter of just reducing risk, you cannot eliminate it no matter how hard you try. Your best bet is to feed a great diet to your pup and build his immune system naturally. Carry him around to socialise him (I went to pet shops, cafes, everywhere), and do not overvaccinate him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucknow Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Parvovirus is basically everywhere in the environment, as Tess32 said the answer is to reduce the contamination or risk to an unvaccinated animal. Presumably the previous owners of the house may have had dogs but unless they had an infected animal the viral load on the property will be no higher than most other areas you care to choose. If basic hygiene is practised, you avoid animals of unknown viral status, change shoes worn in high risk areas and don't take your new pup to parks or similiar until fully protected (or don't put him/her on the ground as already said) then the chances of a problem are very very low. Relax and enjoy your new pup when he?/she? arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Also make sure the pups first 8 week vaccination was done at least 10 days before him coming home so you will know it has had time to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tess32 Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 One more thing - the initial vaccs don't always 'work' and some puppies take the FULL 14 days to mount an immune response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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