PATHOMORPHOLOGICAL DIAGNOSTICS OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES ON THE EXAMPLE OF PARVOVIRAL ENTERITIS (PANLEUCOPENIA) DIAGNOSTICS IN DOGS AND CATS

Abstract

Infectious diseases of small animals have become increasingly reported in cat and dog populations. The threat of parvovirus enteritis of dogs and cats (panleukopenia) in urban areas, due to the growing number of neglected animals, determines the importance of controlling the spread of this disease among animals by the veterinary community and utilities. Parvovirus enteritis is a widespread and contagious disease (mainly in young animals) with high mortality (up to 100 %). This article presents a description of the causative agent of the infectious disease parvovirus enteritis of dogs and cats (panleukopenia), the current epizootic situation of the disease in the world, transmission routes, pathogenesis and clinical signs, as well as methods for diagnosing parvovirus enteritis of dogs and cats (panleukopenia) and control measures and prevention of the spread of this infectious pathology. The materials presented in the article have a good illustration, which helps to better understand the data presented. This article will be in demand in the educational process in the study of parvovirus enteritis of dogs and cats (panleukopenia) and among practicing veterinarians.