Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Antibody levels for parvo, distemper, and adenovirus in adult dogs
By Taguchi, Masayuki et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2011·Taguchi Animal Hospital, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Antibody titers for canine parvovirus type-2, canine distemper virus, and canine adenovirus type-1 in adult household dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A study looked at the levels of protection against three serious viruses—canine parvovirus, canine distemper virus, and canine adenovirus—in over a thousand healthy adult dogs aged 2 to 18 years who had received their annual vaccinations. Most dogs had good antibody levels, with 86% showing protection against parvovirus, 72% against distemper, and 71% against adenovirus. Interestingly, younger dogs had higher antibody levels for parvovirus, while older dogs had better protection against distemper. This information can help pet owners understand the importance of keeping vaccinations up to date for their dogs.
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Abstract
Serum antibody titers for canine parvovirus type-2 (CPV-2), canine distemper virus (CDV) and canine adenovirus type-1 (CAV-1) were investigated in 1031 healthy adult household dogs (2 to 18 years old) given an annual inoculation in the previous 11 to 13 months. The number of dogs retaining significant titers of antibodies against CPV-2, CDV, and CAV-1 were 888 (86%), 744 (72%), and 732 (71%), respectively. There were no differences between males and females in antibody titers against the 3 viruses. Antibody titer for CPV-2 was significantly higher in younger dogs than in older dogs, CDV antibody was significantly higher in older dogs than in younger dogs, and CAV titer was not associated with age.
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