One of the most dangerous viral diseases that your dog can catch is parvovirus. The parvovirus is a serious disease that can threaten your puppy's life. Luckily, there are steps you can take to protect your puppy from contracting this dangerous disease.

Thing #1: Get Your Dog Vaccinated Right Away

The first thing you need to do is make sure your dog is properly vaccinated against the parvovirus. Your puppy should get their vaccine against the virus when they are between 6-16 weeks of age, and they should get booster shots every three weeks until your puppy reaches four months old. After that, you will need to get your dog a booster shot every year in order to ensure that they are protected.

Thing #2: Stay Away from Unvaccinated Dog

Second, you need to keep puppy away from unvaccinated dogs until your puppy has gone through the entire vaccination process. In fact, it is smart to keep your puppy away from all other dogs until they hit the four-month mark and are fully vaccinated. Parvovirus is highly contagious and can live on surfaces for a long period of time, which is why you should keep your puppy away from all other dogs except those you already have in your home.

You need to protect your puppy even when you take them to the vet. You should keep them in a carrier or hold them in your arms

Thing #3: Deep Clean If You Encounter A Dog with the Virus

If you encounter a dog with the virus, you need to deep clean it. Parvovirus is very resilient and can survive for up to a year on surfaces, which is why deep cleaning is so essential.

When you clean, you need to use a bleach solution. It can be a very diluted solution, such as 1:32, but you must use bleach. Regular soap and water will not kill the parvovirus, so be sure to use bleach. Clean everything you can, from food and bowls to shoes to your dog's carrier if they an encounter a dog who has the virus.

When you get a new puppy, keep it away from other dogs until it is fully vaccinated. Work with your vet to get your puppy vaccinated, and if you encounter a dog with the virus, deep clean everything with bleach to protect your dog. Taking these steps will help protect your puppy from contracting this dangerous disease. 

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