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Review
. 2020 Nov;50(6):1307-1325.
doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2020.07.008. Epub 2020 Sep 2.

Update on Canine Parvoviral Enteritis

Elisa M Mazzaferro  1
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Review

Update on Canine Parvoviral Enteritis

Elisa M Mazzaferro. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2020 Nov.

Abstract

Canine parvoviral enteritis is one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality in dogs worldwide. Tests can detect viral antigen in feces, and characteristic decreases in total leukocyte, neutrophil, and lymphocyte counts can increase the index of suspicion in affected cases and can be used to prognosticate morbidity and mortality. The standard of care for infected animals includes IV crystalloid and sometimes colloid fluids, antiemetics, broad-spectrum antibiotics, and early enteral nutrition. Vaccination induces protective immunity in most dogs. Vaccination, along with limiting exposure in young puppies, is the most effective means of preventing parvoviral enteritis in dogs.

Keywords: Enteritis; Fluid therapy; Outbreak; Outpatient therapy; Parvovirus.

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Disclosure The author has nothing to disclose.

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