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Originally Posted by pstinard  I think my greatest concern with respect to not having all of the shots is parvo, but since that is transmitted by contact with fecal matter, so long as the Yorkie is kept away from other dogs while being boarded, I don't think that would be a problem. The dog should have been vaccinated against bordetella at an earlier age, right, and so should be okay in that regard? I would board the dog at the vet... |
Just to be clear:
How Is Parvovirus Transmitted?
Parvovirus is extremely contagious and can be transmitted by any person, animal or object that comes in contact with an infected dog's feces. Highly resistant, the virus can live in the environment for months, and may survive on inanimate objects such as food bowls, shoes, clothes, carpet and floors. It is common for an unvaccinated dog to contract parvovirus from the streets, especially in urban areas where there are many dog
It can also leave on cement for 15 plus years.