I have a ? to ask. My buddy had some 5 pups about 6 months ago. they got provo and died. now he has 5 pups they are 7 or 8 weeks old.but 2 died of provo 1 got sick sunday dont no if it passed away or not.these pups had there 1st shot.what do you have to do to get rid of it.I told him to bleech the yard and every where he said he did last time. Is there any thing else you can use to kill it ...
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Parvo is a very virulent virus that can live in the environment for months to years under the right conditions.
There are anti-viral cleaners that will kill the virus, but common bleach at a 16% solution is the cheapest and easiest way to get rid of it. The thing is, the soil holds the virus and bleach is not as effective in the presents of organic matter (dirt, feces, etc.).
If I were your friend, I would not have ANY pups for up to two years after a parvo outbreak (and that's conservative).
I am speaking from experience and heartbreak (not to mention my formal education).
*IF* you can't avoid having the pups, then absolutely, positively DON"T put them in the same kennel or whelping box as the others that died. Heck, don't even keep them in the same area! Just to be safe!
I am so sorry that your friend has been having this trouble and hope that he doesn't loose all of the pups again.
There are anti-viral cleaners that will kill the virus, but common bleach at a 16% solution is the cheapest and easiest way to get rid of it. The thing is, the soil holds the virus and bleach is not as effective in the presents of organic matter (dirt, feces, etc.).
If I were your friend, I would not have ANY pups for up to two years after a parvo outbreak (and that's conservative).
I am speaking from experience and heartbreak (not to mention my formal education).
*IF* you can't avoid having the pups, then absolutely, positively DON"T put them in the same kennel or whelping box as the others that died. Heck, don't even keep them in the same area! Just to be safe!
I am so sorry that your friend has been having this trouble and hope that he doesn't loose all of the pups again.
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Parvo seems to run in cycles from my experiences. There are years when kennels in my area won't see it at all. Then there are times when it can wipe out entire litters even if they're vaccinated. I've seen it kill 5 out of 6 pups. The pup that lived unaffected was the runt. From my observations it cycles seems to depend on the region.
I too agree with the above posts. Move your pups to another location. You must spray your dog houses, kennels, feeding pans, the bottom of your shoes. Anything that could come into contact with this virus. Most important, keep your kennel clean.
A foxhunter told me to make sure that the vaccines aren't expired and remain in the temperature range reccomended on the label. Also he advised to use the puppy vaccine with corona virus in it. For years now I have used the puppy shot plus Corona. I haven't had a case of parvo for years. Thank God
I too agree with the above posts. Move your pups to another location. You must spray your dog houses, kennels, feeding pans, the bottom of your shoes. Anything that could come into contact with this virus. Most important, keep your kennel clean.
A foxhunter told me to make sure that the vaccines aren't expired and remain in the temperature range reccomended on the label. Also he advised to use the puppy vaccine with corona virus in it. For years now I have used the puppy shot plus Corona. I haven't had a case of parvo for years. Thank God
One other note. Don't get your vaccines from places like Tractor Supply. Two different vets told me those aren't always effective. Get a top brand like Pfizer. A good place for those is jeffers (http://www.jefferspets.com).
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