Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Canine parvovirus in young dogs - symptoms and treatment
By Goddard, Amelia & Leisewitz, Andrew L·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2010·Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Canine parvovirus.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Canine parvovirus is a serious illness that affects young dogs and has been around since 1978. It can cause significant health problems and even death because the virus can change and become stronger over time. This article looks at what we know about the virus, how it spreads, the symptoms it causes, how to diagnose it, and ways to manage and prevent it. Understanding these aspects is important for keeping our pets safe from this disease.
Abstract
Since its emergence in 1978, canine parvoviral enteritis has remained a common and important cause of morbidity and mortality in young dogs. The continued incidence of parvoviral enteritis is partly due to the virus's capability to "reinvent" itself and evolve into new, more virulent and resistant subspecies. This article reviews current knowledge about the virus, its epidemiology, clinical manifestation, diagnosis, management, and prevention.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20933134/