Freaking out about Parvo!?

All parents you know how you were with your first child and you feared the whole SIDS thing? Well that is how i am all over again but instead its with Parvo. My puppy comes home next friday. We have bleached pretty everything including our back and front yard. Ive bought antibacterial hand sanitizer and everything. Now that i am prepared for him to come home how do i prepare him to meet the outside world. I dont know when to take him out to meet new people and other dogs. What age is a good age to take him out. I know he has to get shots that is already going to be taking care of. Please help i know i need not to panic so much but this is my first dog. Please be nice.
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Relax! I can see you are going to be one of the better pet owners, so as long as you do the same things with pup as you did with your children, you will be fine! Vet visits, shots, limit exposure to the outside world until s/he has all shots and you will be good to go.
Be sure you sign up for puppy classes and if your children are old enough, have them attend with you. This will give you all a great bond with the pup!
Good luck and congratulations on being a great owner!

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Info on parvo make sure he has shots and u have the papers to prove it!

Parvo is a very infectious disease of dogs. It is caused by the virus, Parvovirus enteritist and is primarily a disease of puppies and young dogs less than a year old. Certain breeds including Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Beagles, American Pit Bull Terriers and Dobermans appear to be more prone to infection than other dogs.
Transmission
Parvo is transmitted by unvaccinated dogs coming into contact with infected dogs, infected stool (the virus is shed in stool) or an infected environment such as a kennel. Dogs that have recovered from Parvo (and show no symptoms) can continue to shed the virus periodically in their feces.
Progress
The Parvo virus is ingested and makes its way into the blood stream and into the rapidly-dividing cells of the body including the lining of the intestines. In the intestines, it can destroy various cells causing diarrhea and upset and allowing bacteria to invade the rest of the body.
Disinfection
The virus is surprisingly difficult to kill and resists many types of disinfectants. It can survive for months on infected surfaces. A solution of 1 part bleach to 30 parts water can be used to clean any surfaces that could be contaminated.
The virus can exist on your shoes if you walk through infected areas, your hands or other areas. When cleaning your clothing, bedding, collars, leashes, etc. use bleach and hot water in the washing machine. If an item such as a toy or leash cannot be cleaned with bleach, dispose of it. There are commercially available disinfectants that will kill Parvo. If an infected dog has been in the yard, it is best to keep unvaccinated dogs and puppies out of the yard for a year.
Vaccinations
Puppies can receive some antibody protection (although this can be weak) from the mother. However, this protection is limited and can, oddly, interfere with Parvo vaccinations. Therefore, particularly in areas where Parvo is prevalent, puppies need to be kept away from strange dogs and environments (dog parks, kennels) until they have completed the entire course of vaccinations (16-20 weeks = 4-5 months). By that time, the maternal protection has abated and the administered antibody is working. There are several known strains of Parvo. Currently, the most effective vaccinations appear to be the live versions (weakened version of the virus itself) which should cover all the known strains.
Symptoms
The symptoms of Parvo include high fever, loss of appetite, lethargy, vomiting, depression, dehydration and severe and bloody diarrhea. In the most severe, and rare cases, puppies can have sudden heart failure. Parvo symptoms mimic other viral bowel diseases including Canine Coronavirus. Blood and stool work must be conducted in order to confirm Parvo.
Take Puppies to the Vet
A puppy that is displaying these symptoms should be examined by a veterinarian. There is no particular treatment to eliminate the virus, the symptoms need to be attended to. Sick puppies will require IV fluids to maintain water and electrolyte balance and possibly antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infections. They may need to be treated for additional symptoms such as vomiting. At times, the incidence of death can be as high as 30-40%. Generally, with immediate veterinary assistance, the majority of puppies can recover. Puppies that survive the first 2-3 days generally recover. As they recover, they can be fed a bland diet (rice, for example) or a prescription commercial food available from your vet.

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as long as it has its parvo shots it should be fine. a friend of mine just had a dog die of parvo and none of her other dogs did and mine was over there and never got it. so i think you will be fine. no worrys

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one thing is kept him in the house for 6 weeks till his frist shots and then he can go outside,.
and dont take him around someone that had a dog that died of prov its stays in the yard for about a year.

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If you get your puppy his vaccinations, including against Parvo, there is not much to worry about.
Relax. You shouldn't take him out in public areas until he is fully vaccinated, however, just to be safe.
Take him to your vet, you will likely get a puppy package which includes information. Ask your vet questions.
Above all, relax and enjoy your new pup.

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make sure your puppy get his first 3 parvo virus vaccines every month and then after 2 weeks he can go and meet other dogs other wise keep him away from dogs parvo spreads from your shoes even so be careful

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puppies are going to be too young; keep pup away from any standing water where wild animals may have been to urinate etc; he will start on shots and until he has had most should avoid public areas of contact with other dogs who are not known whether or not vaccinated; parvo vaccine carries extreme risks as well; new people are fine ; new animals not until after innoculations; research parvo vaccine prior to approval and there is no guarantee of prevention from this vaccine; sometimes you have to watch the amount of chemicals, vaccinations that a dog will get; bombarded isn't healthy either

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If you have a house and you have not own or had a dog with parvol in your home you have nothing to worry about make sure you keep your new puppy close to home until after it's second round of shots,,Don't worry too much in joy your new fur baby

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For puppies to be prepared for the great outdoors they need shots at 6 weeks and a booster at 8 weeks.If your puppy has not had that series he is susceptible to parvo if its in ground.Bleach does not git rid of it.You need to go to the feed store or vet and ask for the specific spray to treat ground to kill parvo.It stays in ground til treated and all puppies will be subject to contracting it. I was a registered Doberman breeder for over 25 years and my puppies never left my home site til they had their 8 week booster shot.I know of two of my puppies contracting parvo but were saved because i had given them both sets of shots.Parvo is a death sentence to untreated pups..good luck.George

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Not to tell you to be paranoid but you should take every caution with your new pup! You should have him or her vet checked within day of you bring him home. Just for new puppy vet visit. Then your breeder should give you a record of the shots he has already been given. Bring this with you to the vets. You will set up a schedule of the visits you will need after that. I always told my client not to let their pups feet touch the ground outside their yard until all the short were given. Not just the first short the whole series. One vaccination against Parvo will not protect your pup from getting this virus. There is plenty of time to have the out side world meet your pup, just not before it is properly vaccinated. No other dogs should be allowed near your pup either. They may not have the virus but they can bring anything into your yard and give it to your pup.
Not just Parvo but Distemper too. It is the smart owner who guards their pup and then when safe will introduce it to everything else that's important.

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Keep him away from other dogs unless you know they are vaccinated, so that would be dogs that you know really well. let him go peeps in you back yard only until well after his Parvo shot.
I had a puppy who got parvo soon after her shots, the vet said they did not take effect yet because she was so young, She did suvive, but was hospitalized for a week with two IV's and she almost died a few times because of her high fever. Be careful, when "Junior" is old enough, then he can discover the world.

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Wait to take him to public places frequented by other dogs... til you have finished his vaccinations.. Did you have parvo at your house before?? I am curious as to why you have bleached everything if you haven't..

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Call puppy trainers, or animal rescue groups for their opinions, as well as the vet clinics. They will have all the information you need.

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awwww bless your heart. there is nothing in the world like having a dog a first dog even more so. Set down take a deep berth relax everything will be ok. now have a camera standing by so someone can get a photo of you and puppy coming home. Go out get an album title it something like my first fer baby. OMG Tell me you have a name picked out. Oh and there is a little unwritten rule about puppy they have to sleep with you unless the bed is up to high and they could fall off you don't want that. Oh and the other rule is you have to gently lift there ear slightly and place a kiss between there eye and ear that soft warm spot apply several kissies through there life. Also you have to remind them where there cute little pink tummy is because they forget, say something like Im getting your tummy or wheres that pink little tummy and tickle accordingly .. now this is 3 of the most important rules although the other are to. rule 1 ask your puppy to show you his or her monsters and gentaly open there mouth this way if they ever get something they aren't to have or you want to see there teethe they will show you more easily . #2 hold there paws and rub them let them know you want to hold hand this will make it easier to trim there nails down the road. # 3 do you have tattors in your ears and hold there ear so you can look down it make sure they are clean. now you do all that and things will be fine. oh and the whole monster teeth thing you can follow it by washing hands very well and slidding your index finger in there mouth along there gums that way when its time to start brushing there teeth they wont mind as much
As for the rest, don't let him around other dogs or other yards til all his shot are up and working you can ask your vet about time frame.. lol lol you are going to make such a good parent for this puppy. you are a nervous wreck just like all moms and dads lol .. Take care hope you both have a very long and happy life together , oh and we all want pics.