Can a person that has handled a dog with parvo carry parvo to another dog?

Answer 1

If by without parvo you mean a dog that doesn't have the virus at all, then no.

HOWEVER, a dog or cat can have parvovirus without showing any signs or symptoms. This animal is a carrier, even though it doesn't seem like it has parvo.

Answer 2

Yes! Be careful of transmitting it between dogs. be sure the second dog has had its immunizations and make sure to wash your hands!

Also take off your shoes before going into your house. The parvo virus is normally transmitted through the fecal material. It can live for a very long time through fire and snow & freezing temperatures. The feces can blow away and yet the virus still sits there, so very easy to walk through. The best thing is to vaccinate your dog.

Parvo is very contagious! Bleach is about the only thing that will kill the paro virus. I do believe there are some fairly new viralcides out there for killing the parvo virus but good ole bleach diluted 1 part bleach to 10 parts water is good to wash your hands in or put down a towel soaked in that diluted bleach solution and wipe the bottom of your shoes on the towel before going into your own home or someone else's home that has dogs.

Answer 3

Your vet can do a blood test for antibodies against parvovirus if the dog has not been vaccinated. However it is most sensible to keep all dogs up to date with parvovirus vaccinations, and vaccinate puppies before introducing them to older dogs.