What Are The Real Puppy Risks?

Keeping Puppy Risks in Perspective

In the United States a puppy has a 3% chance of contracting Parvo in the first month of life if not immunized. Compare that to a 1.3% chance of being hit by a car, and a 9% chance of being stolen.

Dr Erik Johnson is a Marietta, Georgia Veterinarian with a practice in small animal medicine. He graduated from University of Georgia with his Doctorate in 1991. Dr Johnson is the author of several texts on Koi and Pond Fish Health and Disease as well as numerous articles on dog and cat health topics.