How Does A Dog Contract Parvo?

They can get exposed to parvo from almost anywhere. House, yard, a human who has unknowingly been around it and tracks it into the environment, another dog that is shedding for whatever reason or actively has the virus. They are young and/or aren't fully vaccinated is usually a huge factor. It is extremely contagious.

Parvo can live a long time on inanimate objects. They recommend waiting to own a dog for a year after having parvo in your house. The dog could get it from the ground if a dog has been there recently so that is why they recommend not taking your new puppy out until it has had at least the first shots. It is very contagious.