What Is Parvo and Is My Dog In Danger?
Parvo, short for canine parvovirus type 2, is an extremely contagious virus that has been largely eliminated in domestic dogs today, thanks to vaccinations given early in puppyhood. The most common form is spread through contaminated feces and has an extremely long life span outside of the dog. It is resistant to both hot and cold weather and can live in contaminated soil for up to a year. This means if Maxie isn’t vaccinated and a dog who had parvo used the bathroom in your front yard a year ago, Maxie …