How Long Should a Puppy With Parvo Be Isolated?
by Margarita
Dogs with parvo start shedding the virus in their feces a few days before they look sick and keep shedding through the illness and for about 10 days to 2 weeks or more after they recover. Keep the puppy away from other dogs for the whole illness and for at least 2 weeks after recovery, and away from unvaccinated dogs and puppies for about a month.
Once shedding has stopped, give the puppy a bath to remove virus from the coat. Remove all feces, wash with detergent and water, then disinfect the areas where it stayed with a product that kills parvo, such as accelerated hydrogen peroxide or fresh household bleach mixed 1 part to 30 parts water, kept wet for about 10 minutes. The virus can survive in the environment for months, so any other dogs at home should be fully vaccinated.
See parvo treatment.
This is general information, not a diagnosis. Please follow your own vet's advice.
