How to Disinfect My House From Parvoby Amber Kelsey
Avoid bringing your puppy to public places until he receives all of his parvo vaccines.
Parvo, short for parvovirus, is a highly contagious and potentially lethal
How to Disinfect My House From Parvoby Amber Kelsey
Avoid bringing your puppy to public places until he receives all of his parvo vaccines.
Parvo, short for parvovirus, is a highly contagious and potentially lethal viral disease that infects canines. Transmitted primarily through contaminated feces, the viral pathogens are hardy, lasting up to seven months in a contaminated area. The disease organisms withstand many household disinfectants, making it difficult to eradicate. Fortunately, using household bleach to disinfect your indoor space can help to prevent spreading the parvovirus to healthy dogs in your household.
The stools of infected canines contain the highest number of virus particles during the first two weeks after exposure. Other dogs are most at risk for catching the disease during this time frame. Newborn puppies have immature immune systems that make them particularly susceptible to the viral pathogens, and the parvo disease frequently proves fatal. According to the Mar Vista Animal Medical Center's website, only about 1,000 particles are needed to cause parvo, but infected dogs shed about 35 million particles in every ounce of stool. Once a dog comes into contact with the pathogens, he ingests the particles while eating or while cleaning himself. The hardy disease organisms easily transfer to new areas via any animal, object or person who comes into contact with infected feces. That's why it's extremely important to get your dog to your vet promptly after a potential parvo exposure. Disinfect your house as soon as your pet receives a parvovirus diagnosis.
Disinfecting Indoor Spaces
Using 1 part chlorine bleach to 30 parts water effectively reduces the number of virus particles in contaminated indoor areas, but you must allow the bleach solution to sit at least 10 minutes f