Cainine Diseases: Parvovirus

Question 1

How is Parvovirus described? (3)

Answer 1

1. common
2. highly contagious
3. viral disease

Question 2

What does Parvovirus do to the body?

Answer 2

Destroys cells lining the intestinal tract

Question 3

How is Parvovirus diagnosed? (3)

Answer 3

1. Clinical Signs
2. Vaccine status
3. positive canine parvovirus test

Question 4

What is the infectious etiology of Parvovirus? (3)

Answer 4

1. Virus persistis in environment for < 6 months
2. Killed by sodium hypochlorite
3. Transmitted through ingestion of the virus shed in feces

Question 5

How is Parvovirus treated?

Answer 5

1. Supportive Care
2. IV fluids
3. antibiotics for secondary infections
4. antiemetics
5. possible blood transfusions