Potential Client Parvo?
Hi Everyone,
I received a request last night in which the owner requested we talk on the phone "about a few things," as he did not feel comfortable disclosing in Rover messages. Long story short, the owner told me his 2 month old puppy had been treated for Parvo. When I discussed further, the pup had only been treated last week. I told him I'd do some research and follow up. I called him back shortly after and explained that while I appreciated him reaching out, I was not comfortable with having the pup stay with us due to concerns for my own dog's safety and my guests. My questions are:
Has anyone watched a dog that had been treated for Parvo before? Am I right that Parvo is highly contagious and too dangerous to risk? I read online the virus can shed in dog's feces for weeks to months after recovery and remain in the environment for years?
I'm comfortable with the fact that I denied this request. However, this has brought up an important topic for me as a new sitter and I'd like to know how more experienced sitters have handled infectious diseases. Any insights would be appreciated.
Thanks so much, Olivia