We just took in a foster aussie shepherd yesterday from a local shelter,
and he was diagnosed with parvo today. He's in treatment at the vet's
for several days. I am fairly familiar with parvo (had a dog 10 yrs ago
with it and used to work at an emergency clinic). Here's my concern:
we also have a 5 month old ACD foster who just received his final
booster shot 2 days ago.....is he at risk?? I am finding very
conflicting information out there on the internet regarding parvo
vaccinations and scheduling for both pups and adult dogs. Some say 2
boosters are enough, some suggest 3-4 before immunity is imparted, some
say vaccinate against it annually, other say triennially.

The pup received his first shot in late July (at 5 months of age) from
the shelter....they advised me he would need one more "booster", which I
administered 2 days ago (pup is 5.5 months).

I spent the entire afternoon bleaching everything in my home the parvo
dog contacted: floors, bathtub, food/water bowls, crates. I pitched
all blankets, towels, toys; and I tossed bleach solution everywhere in
yard where I knew he went. Anything else I can do?? Are my fears
justified, or am I overreacting? My own 6 dogs have been on a yearly
vaccination schedule and vet said they should be fine.

Thanks in advance for any thought/insights

Tracy

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