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EcoVogue · 01-29-2006, 04:18 AM

Hi, I feel like this is an emergency, but if it doesn't qualify will someone please tell me where to repost or move this for me.

I just moved into rental house a week ago. I've had my 12 year old Yorkie Marco here all week. I've taken him around the backyard a little I've let him stay on a leash/run out there for maybe 20 minutes or so a couple times a day.

I just found out from our new neighbor that the old tenants had rotts they didn't take very good care off tied off in the back yard almost all the time. The dogs apparently had a puppy that died from Parvo and the neighbor said he saw the guy tie up the remains and toss them into the woods behind the house. He said that he has tried going to look for the remains but couldn't find them and is concerned the remains may be under the compost heap. I'm not sure how long ago this was... as far as I understand the house has been empty for a few months prior to me moving in... but I'm probably going back to the neighbors tomorrow to get a better idea.

I used to keep my dog current on all his shots and I know as a pup he had all his shots on time every time. But I hit a bad patch this year and money has been very tight, my vet told me that now Marco is so old I could skip his vaccines because he is probably already pretty immune.

I just spent all my money on this move but I may be able to call my parents and barrow some for lab tests and stuff if I tell them what’s going on. Can any of you give me an idea what I need to do? I plan on calling a breeder friend of mine today. I found out late yesterday evening when I arrived home... my roommate told me as he spoke with the neighbor. I can't sleep over it... this little guy is my best friend and I want to make sure I've done everything I can.

Can any of you tell me what to do about the yard? I was intending to have a garden in it but I don't know if its safe. I heard that you can bleach the yard which I hate the idea of as bleach is so bad for the environment, but I'll do it If It will make my pup safer. My roommate said he would go looking for the remains of the puppy and burn them. And that we should burn the compost heap too (although pull all the material away from the woods first.)

I'm also scared it may be in the carpet or something... any advice on that? I think everything that could be was bleached. Will steam cleaning or shampooing the carpets get rid of anything?

Thanks for the advice ahead of time.

01-29-2006, 04:18 AM	#1
EcoVogue YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 6	worried about parvo.. Hi, I feel like this is an emergency, but if it doesn't qualify will someone please tell me where to repost or move this for me. I just moved into rental house a week ago. I've had my 12 year old Yorkie Marco here all week. I've taken him around the backyard a little I've let him stay on a leash/run out there for maybe 20 minutes or so a couple times a day. I just found out from our new neighbor that the old tenants had rotts they didn't take very good care off tied off in the back yard almost all the time. The dogs apparently had a puppy that died from Parvo and the neighbor said he saw the guy tie up the remains and toss them into the woods behind the house. He said that he has tried going to look for the remains but couldn't find them and is concerned the remains may be under the compost heap. I'm not sure how long ago this was... as far as I understand the house has been empty for a few months prior to me moving in... but I'm probably going back to the neighbors tomorrow to get a better idea. I used to keep my dog current on all his shots and I know as a pup he had all his shots on time every time. But I hit a bad patch this year and money has been very tight, my vet told me that now Marco is so old I could skip his vaccines because he is probably already pretty immune. I just spent all my money on this move but I may be able to call my parents and barrow some for lab tests and stuff if I tell them what’s going on. Can any of you give me an idea what I need to do? I plan on calling a breeder friend of mine today. I found out late yesterday evening when I arrived home... my roommate told me as he spoke with the neighbor. I can't sleep over it... this little guy is my best friend and I want to make sure I've done everything I can. Can any of you tell me what to do about the yard? I was intending to have a garden in it but I don't know if its safe. I heard that you can bleach the yard which I hate the idea of as bleach is so bad for the environment, but I'll do it If It will make my pup safer. My roommate said he would go looking for the remains of the puppy and burn them. And that we should burn the compost heap too (although pull all the material away from the woods first.) I'm also scared it may be in the carpet or something... any advice on that? I think everything that could be was bleached. Will steam cleaning or shampooing the carpets get rid of anything? Thanks for the advice ahead of time.