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Canine Parvovirus
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Key Points
  • Canine parvovirus is a severe, multisystemic viral disease that most commonly affects puppies aged 6 weeks – 6 months
  • The most common clinical signs are profuse diarrhoea, vomiting, severe dehydration and abdominal pain
  • Leukopenia (especially neutropenia) is a hallmark finding on haematology
  • Cases are usually screened with a faecal antigen ELISA test and confirmed with PCR if needed
  • Treatment focuses on intense supportive care (IV fluids, antiemetics, antibiotics, nutrition and analgesia) as there is no specific antiviral therapy
  • Vaccinations is extremely effective for prevention
Differential Diagnoses
  1. Intestinal parasites (Giardia, hookworms, roundworms)
  2. Acute haemorrhagic diarrhoea syndrome (AHDS)
  3. Canine distemper virus
  4. Foreign body ingestion
  5. Toxin ingestion
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