Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Update on Canine Parvoviral Enteritis.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 2020
- Authors:
- Mazzaferro, Elisa M
- Affiliation:
- Cornell University Veterinary Specialists · United States
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Canine parvoviral enteritis is a serious illness that can make dogs very sick and even lead to death. Tests can find the virus in a dog's poop, and certain blood tests can help predict how sick a dog might get. Treatment usually involves giving fluids through an IV, medications to stop vomiting, antibiotics to fight infections, and starting to feed the dog again as soon as possible. The best way to protect dogs from this disease is through vaccination and keeping young puppies away from places where they might catch the virus. Overall, vaccination is very effective in preventing parvoviral enteritis in dogs.
Abstract
Canine parvoviral enteritis is one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality in dogs worldwide. Tests can detect viral antigen in feces, and characteristic decreases in total leukocyte, neutrophil, and lymphocyte counts can increase the index of suspicion in affected cases and can be used to prognosticate morbidity and mortality. The standard of care for infected animals includes IV crystalloid and sometimes colloid fluids, antiemetics, broad-spectrum antibiotics, and early enteral nutrition. Vaccination induces protective immunity in most dogs. Vaccination, along with limiting exposure in young puppies, is the most effective means of preventing parvoviral enteritis in dogs.
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