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Pet Forum / Mammals / Rats / December 2005Advice please. Canine Parvo and rats
Hi, I was in a house this evening where they lost a pup to parvo and their other pup had just got home from the vets today all though she is still very ill. We didn't realize before we went that they had had parvo as they didn't think to tell us. On arriving home I washed all clothes and showered. Are Art and Tar at any risk from canine parvo ? > Hi, > I was in a house this evening where they lost a pup to parvo and their other [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Are Art and Tar at any risk from canine parvo ? There may be a slight chance that cross species transmission is possible between cat and dog but I'm not sure about rats. Here's something I found: http://www.nwk9.com/parvovirus.htm Dogs and puppies can contract parvo even if they never leave their yards. Parvo virus, despite what you might hear, is NOT an airborne virus. It is excreted in the feces of infected dogs, and if someone -- human, dog, bird, etc. -- steps in (or otherwise comes in contact with) the excrement, the possibility for contamination is great. Some people speculate that birds invading a dog's food dish can deposit the parvovirus there. If you think you may have come in contact with parvovirus, a strong solution of bleach and water does kill the virus, so you can wash your shoes and clothes, even your hands with it, to reduce the risk of infecting your dog. I hope this helps! Joanne Owned by 17 rats >> Hi, >> I was in a house this evening where they lost a pup to parvo and their [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > Joanne > Owned by 17 rats Thanks , I had a look at the info from the link and I think their pup is out of the incubation period, I will have to tell them that all the cleaning they have done with disinfectant will have to be re-done with bleach. Our own dog (an adult German Shephard) has been vaccinated and has his yearly boosters. The house I was at did not have their pups vacinated. Their has been 3 young dogs in their street died from the virus within the past two weeks and I am concerned about the pup that has so far pulled through as she is very weak. I will have to tell them about the possabilty of infecting cats as they have three aduklts and five 4 week old kittens I am relieved it's not an air bourne virus and that after reading the link it looks like Art and Tar are safe from the virus as I feel I should pay their house a visit again tonight and check on their pup who still is not eating , I will take up some glucose to put in her water etc. Now I can give Art and Tar huge hugs, they missed their hus last night but I was too worried about infecting them ..................... just got them from their cage and they are with me now :-) Thanks, Mandie. > Hi, > I was in a house this evening where they lost a pup to parvo and their [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Are Art and Tar at any risk from canine parvo ? I've just had a quick look online and from what I've read canine parvo virus cannot be transmitted to animals other than those of the dog family such as wolves and foxes, but it can very occasionally infect cats. http://www.nwk9.com/parvovirus.htm http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_what_is_parvo.html We lost a puppy to parvo when I was young, it's a horrible disease, but Art and Tar will be just fine :o) Tracey >> Hi, >> I was in a house this evening where they lost a pup to parvo and their [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Tracey Thanks Tracey, you and Joanne have been very helpful, I have Art and Tar at the computer with me now all though Tar looks a bit puzzled as my flat screen monitor stopped working late last night and I have a huge old one here , an excuse to get a new flat screen as Art and Tar have less room here. There is some good information on those pages from the links which I have read and will also pass on to the people who have the pup who is home from the vet. She is still so weak and will not eat. Before the parvo Shilo (the pup who is home) would not eat unless Bear (the pup who died) was there, they had been together for 6 months and Shilo has a really nervous nature, so we are really concerned about her. I will keep you updated on the outcome and hopefully it will be a good one. I'll go now before Art and Tar scent mark the rest of the CDs I forgot to move :-) Thanks, Mandie. >>> Hi, >>> I was in a house this evening where they lost a pup to parvo and their [quoted text clipped - 43 lines] > Thanks, > Mandie. An upate on Shilo , she ate a small meal earlier and has a wag back in her tale, still very weak but an amazing difference from yesterday :-) >>>>Hi, >>>>I was in a house this evening where they lost a pup to parvo and their [quoted text clipped - 47 lines] > An upate on Shilo , she ate a small meal earlier and has a wag back in her > tale, still very weak but an amazing difference from yesterday :-) That's at least good news!! Joanne Owned by 17 rats >>>> Hi, >>>> I was in a house this evening where they lost a pup to parvo and their [quoted text clipped - 47 lines] > An upate on Shilo , she ate a small meal earlier and has a wag back in her > tale, still very weak but an amazing difference from yesterday :-) Bless her little heart, I do hope she pulls through and is back to full health soon. Sending her well wishes and cuddles, and lots of scritches to Art and Tar too of course :o) Tracey |
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