Even if parvo was living in the dirt there, I doubt Peanut would get it. Being 3 years old and I assume she has been vaccinated should provide protection. I agree that jumping to the conclusion that this skinny dog has parvo is far-fetched. So MANY other more plausible choices. If you do get a new home, I would wash down what you can with bleach at any rate, maybe treat the yard for any infestations of fleas (which can carry worms). Making sure Peanut is up to date on immunizations, flea/tick prevention and heartworm protection is the best preventative to use.
If you are serious about that house, I would come right out and ask them about their dog. Just ease into it saying/asking, "you noticed their dog is very thin, has it been sick? If so, what with, as you have a small dog."
We can over-stress ourselves with "what ifs" -- I know I have been guilty of blowing things out of proportion and exaggerating problems. I am better now than I used to be though! I finally figured I was spending more time worrying about things that never happened than I was enjoying the good "problem-free" days! Use caution, but don't worry about things that are not a problem yet. |