Canine parvo virus has been with us since the mid-1970s. Still considered a relatively new disease, it continues to be a risk for pets whose vaccinations were given too early or not finished. This article is a solid review of risk, treatment and prevention, including hygiene for owners, personnel and premises.
Source: Veterinary Practice News, November 2015.
Because parvo is so contagious, all sources for this article were emphatic about preventing the spread of the disease “This virus can contaminate most of the surfaces within a home or veterinary hospital, including food bowls, counters, stethoscopes, clothing, leashes,” Heather Loenser, DVM, veterinary adviser in professional and public affairs at the American Animal Hospital Association, said. “Therefore, placing a dog in a single-purpose isolation room away from other patients is imperative. Veterinarians and technicians who care for these dogs should practice excellent personal hygiene and disinfection.”