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With a new puppy, the priorities are screening for parvo and Giardia in the first few days, then a vet check, a vaccination plan and a deworming plan in the first week. A printable checklist with vaccination, microchip and deworming tasks by age.

Canine parvovirus (CPV) is a highly contagious virus that attacks the lining of the intestine. Its main signs are sudden watery or bloody diarrhoea, vomiting, loss of appetite and lethargy. Without treatment it can be fatal in puppies within 48–72 hours. It can be detected from a fresh stool sample with a home antigen rapid test in 5–10 minutes; a positive result needs immediate veterinary care.

Giardia is a single-celled intestinal parasite that causes recurring, mucousy, foul-smelling diarrhoea in both dogs and cats. It is often misdiagnosed because cysts are shed intermittently: a single negative sample does not rule out infection. It can be detected from a stool sample with a home antigen rapid test; if symptoms persist, it is worth repeating the test within 2–3 days.

In a multi-pet household, separating and screening new animals, everyday hygiene and a disinfectant suited to the pathogen prevent infections from spreading. If one animal is ill, isolate it quickly and test its companions in a targeted way.

Canine enteric coronavirus (CCV) mainly causes diarrhoea in young puppies that is usually mild and clears up on its own, but together with parvo it can be fatal. Because it cannot be told apart from parvo by its symptoms, it is worth testing for both at the same time in a puppy with diarrhoea.