Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
French bulldog puppies died from canine herpesvirus infection
By Schmid, Sarah et al.·Published in Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere·2023·Tierklinik fü·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Fatalities in a litter of French bulldogs puppies due canine herpesvirus 1].
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Plain-English summary
Two French bulldog puppies were brought to the vet because they were having trouble breathing. Sadly, one puppy got worse overnight, developed diarrhea, and had to be put to sleep the next day. The second puppy also had to be euthanized shortly after due to severe illness. Tests showed that both puppies were infected with canine herpesvirus, which can be deadly for newborn puppies. This case highlights the importance of considering this virus as a serious threat to young puppies.
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Abstract
This case report describes the occurrence of canine herpesvirus 1 in a litter of French bulldogs. In addition, the literature dealing with CHV-1 in puppies is summarized. Two puppies were presented due to dyspnea. During the night, one of them developed diarrhea as well as a highly disturbed general condition and was subsequently euthanized the following day. The second puppy was euthanized 6 hours later with a highly disturbed general condition. Necropsy revealed evidence of canine herpesvirus infection. This was confirmed by a virological examination. The presented case report shows that canine herpesvirus infection must also be considered as a cause of death in newborn puppies in Germany.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37820620/