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How common is parvovirus diarrhea in dogs and how is it
By Patel, Hemali Anilbhai et al.·Published in International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences·2022·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Diagnosis and Incidence of Canine Parvovirus Gastroenteritis
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Plain-English summary
A total of 1,540 dogs were tested for canine parvovirus gastroenteritis, a serious intestinal infection, and 145 of them (about 9.4%) tested positive. Most cases were found in very young puppies, particularly those under 3 months old, with a significant number also in those aged 4-6 months. The majority of infected dogs were unvaccinated, highlighting the importance of vaccination in preventing this disease. If your dog shows symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, or lethargy, it's crucial to consult your veterinarian for testing and possible treatment options.
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Abstract
The present study conducted to carry out incidence of canine parvovirus gastroenteritis at Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Kamdhenu University, Anand, Gujarat, India. A total of 1540 dogs were presented at the Veterinary Clinical Complex, Anand during the study period from October 2021 to February 2022.Faecal samples were for confirmation of canine parvovirus gastroenteritis using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Out of 1540 dogs, 145 (9.42%) dogs were found positive for Canine Parvo Virus (CPV) by PCR. The age-wise incidence was the highest 66.20 % (96/145) in 0-3 months followed by 22.06 % (32/145) in 4-6 months, 8.96% (13/145) in 7-12 months and 2.76 % (4/145) in >12 months of age. The breed-wise incidence was the highest 51.03% (74/145) in non-descript breeds followed by Labrador 18.62% (27/15), German shepherd 8.96% (13/145), Doberman7.59% (11/145), Pomeranian 5.52% (8/145), Rottweiler 2.76% (4/145), Pug 2.76% (4/145), and Golden Retriever, Lhasa Apso, Beagle and Mongrel 0.86% (1/145) each. The sex-wise incidence was higher 62.07% (90/145) in males as compared to females 37.93% (55/145). The vaccination status wise incidence was the highest 80.69% (117/145) in unvaccinated dogs followed by vaccinated dogs 17.24% (25/145) and partially vaccinated dogs 2.07% (3/145).
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2022.1110.028