Species: Dog
Condition: Parvovirous Enteritis
Organ System: Immune
It is an extremely contagious viral disease characterized by severe bloody diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Symptoms are due to the viral invasion of the cells in the intestine, bone marrow, and lymphoid tissue. Transmission is thru ingestion of contaminated material. Infected dogs shed the virus in the feces for approximately two weeks after first ingestion and can thrive in the environment for years. Unvaccinated puppies or those whose vaccine series have not been completed are most susceptible. Parvovirus is common in dogs less than 8 months of age. Most susceptible breeds include black Labrador retrievers, Doberman pinschers, German shepherd, dachshunds, Rottweilers, and Staffordshire terriers. Proper vaccination is the best preventive measure for the disease. Symptomatic and supportive treatment may improve prognosis.
Breeds exposed to Parvovirous Enteritis – Research Reference
Basset Hound Cross – (Carpenter et al. 1988)
Basset Hound – (Carpenter et al. 1988)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
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This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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