Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more with a free trial

    Only €10,99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

    Canine Parvovirus: Causes, Tests and Treatments
    Canine Parvovirus: Causes, Tests and Treatments
    Canine Parvovirus: Causes, Tests and Treatments
    Ebook47 pages41 minutes

    Canine Parvovirus: Causes, Tests and Treatments

    By John Hewitt

    4/5

    ()

    Read preview

    About this ebook

    Canine parvovirus, “parvo,” is a viral disease that is common in puppies under six months old. Parvovirus is a kind of virus that has many types. Each type normally affects specific species such as dogs, cats, or humans. Today, canine parvovirus is one of the most widespread diseases found in dogs. If the disease is not diagnosed early enough, it can cause death. If it’s diagnosed early and an aggressive therapy is used for treatment, the dog can be saved.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAndale LLC
    Release dateOct 10, 2011
    ISBN9781466067707
    Canine Parvovirus: Causes, Tests and Treatments
    Author

    John Hewitt

    'John Hewitt outstrips the categories we keep invoking for him, such as “doyen of Ulster poets” or “conscience of the Planter tradition”. He becomes, instead, the universal poet, servant of the medium, renewer of the forms, discoverer of the nugget of harmony in the language and in ourselves.’ Seamus Heaney 'The constant subjects of his poetry are historical isolation and private loneliness. When he uses one as a metaphor for the other, he writes with an unforgettable mixture of courage and perception.' Eavan Boland    ‘John Hewitt the poet made himself heard in a land of bellowers without raising his voice. He held out the creative hand rather than the clenched fist.’ Michael Longley   John Hewitt, father figure to a generation of poets such as Seamus Heaney and Michael Longley, is widely acknowledged as a poetic icon and creative catalyst within the canon of Irish poetry. Edited, with a new introduction, by acclaimed poets Michael Longley and Frank Ormsby, Selected Poems is testament to Hewitt’s remarkable legacy, and a celebration of a unique, compelling and still urgent voice in Irish poetry. 

    Read more from John Hewitt

    Related to Canine Parvovirus

    Related ebooks

    Pets For You

    View More
    View More

    Related podcast episodes

    Related articles

    • Article

      Hormones May Contribute to ‘Leash Aggression’ in Dogs

      Oct 3, 2017

      Hormones may be partly to blame for dogs’ “leash aggression,” new research suggests. Dogs with what is known as “leash aggression” may bark, growl, or lunge at other dogs during walks, setting the scene for a tense and potentially dangerous interacti

      4 min read

    • Article

      Digestive Health To Go

      Aug 8, 2022

      Digestive Health To Go
      4 min read

    • Article

      Best Smartphones For Macro

      Apr 8, 2023

      Best Smartphones For Macro
      7 min read

    • Article

      The Lowdown On Parvovirus

      Mar 19, 2021

      DEADLY, fast-moving and causing much suffering, parvovirus is an illness that strikes panic in the hearts of dog owners. “It’s a very scary and dangerous virus,” says Dr Danielle Korb, a veterinarian at West Beach Animal Hospital in the Western Cape,

      2 min read

    • Article

      Ask Dr. Kev

      May 1, 2020

      Ask Dr. Kev
      2 min read

    • Article

      Fighting The Rat Pack

      Oct 28, 2020

      Fighting The Rat Pack
      3 min read

    • Article

      Vaccinate Against Leptospirosis

      Sep 29, 2023

      Dear Prof McCrindle, My vet says I should vaccinate my dog against leptospirosis. What is that? Kind regards, Anonymous Dear Anonymous, Your vet is right; it's important to vaccinate. It is safer for both your dog and your family to vaccinate dogs an

      2 min read

    • Article

      Focus: vaccines

      Jun 10, 2022

      Focus: vaccines
      7 min read

    • Article

      How Often To Treat Dogs For Pests

      Jun 28, 2024

      Dear Prof McCrindle, Do I need to treat my dog for ticks, fleas and worms more often if I frequently walk her in our local park? Kind regards, Monique Dear Monique, Yes, dogs need to be treated regularly for ticks, fleas and worms, but always accordi

      2 min read

    • Article

      Eq Consultants

      Jun 5, 2015

      Have a question about your horse’s health, care or training? Our experts offer solutions for a range of equine-management problems. Write to EQUUS Consultants, 656 Quince Orchard Road, #600, Gaithersburg, MD 20878; E-mail: EQLetters@EquiNetwork.com.

      3 min read

    • Article

      Eq Consultants

      Jun 5, 2015

      Have a question about your horse’s health, care or training? Our experts offer solutions for a range of equine-management problems. Write to EQUUS Consultants, 656 Quince Orchard Road, #600, Gaithersburg, MD 20878; E-mail: EQLetters@EquiNetwork.com.

      3 min read

    • Article

      Ask LINDA

      Sep 1, 2020

      While many of us have heard of the lungworm that affects dogs, the vast majority are unaware that there is an equivalent parasite in felines. While not spoken about much, this does not mean it is a rare infestation. In fact, in the UK, studies estima

      2 min read

    • Article

      Diagnosis And Treatment Of The Main Livestock Diseases

      Sep 1, 2023

      Diagnosing illness in livestock is by no means a ‘perfect science‘; as many illnesses have similar or even overlapping symptoms. You can only be completely certain of a viral or bacterial problem if you have taken an animal that recently died to a ve

      2 min read

    • Article

      Take The Bite Out Of Rabies

      Nov 30, 2020

      Take The Bite Out Of Rabies
      2 min read

    • Article

      On The Lookout for Lyme

      Aug 10, 2023

      On The Lookout for Lyme
      5 min read

    • Article

      Problematic Beginnings?

      Dec 7, 2023

      Diarrhoea in foals can result from gorging milk, aswellasbeing fedthe incorrect nutrition or indigestible substances. From four to 14 days afterbirth, foals often develop amilddiarrhoea that resolves itself without intervention. Termed ‘foal heat dia

      1 min read

    • Article

      What Puppy Vaccines Are There?

      Aug 18, 2023

      Dear Prof McCrindle, What make of vaccines should be used for puppies? What diseases do they protect against? Kind regards, Anonymous Dear Anonymous, There are different makes of dog vaccines available in South Africa and the type used depends on the

      2 min read

    • Article

      Feline Leukaemia

      May 26, 2023

      We recently lost our young male cat to feline leukaemia. It was a devastating experience as, by the time he was diagnosed, it was too late and the vet said she could not save him. How can we ensure our other cats don't get it? Kind regards, Anonymous

      2 min read

    • Article

      Ask Emma

      May 28, 2024

      Emma has worked in several small-animal practices in the South East. Much of her time is spent looking after her four young children, Izzy, Leo and twins Daisy and Alfie, but she also teaches veterinary students and plans to return to being a full-ti

      3 min read

    • Article

      Once Bitten

      Nov 21, 2021

      Once Bitten
      4 min read

    Related categories

    Reviews for Canine Parvovirus

    4/5

    1 rating0 reviews

    What did you think?

    Tap to rate

    Review must be at least 10 words

      Book preview

      Canine Parvovirus - John Hewitt

      Canine Parvovirus: Causes, Tests and Treatments

      John Hewitt, MA

      James Greenspan MD

      Smashwords Edition

      ****

      Copyright 2011 John Hewitt MA James Greenspan MD

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Contents

      One: What is canine parvovirus?

      Two: How do I know if my dog has canine parvovirus?

      Three: Diagnosis

      Four: Treatment

      Five: Managing disease outbreak

      Six: The Virus

      Appendix B: Definitions

      References

      One: What is canine parvovirus?

      Canine parvovirus, parvo, is a viral disease that is common in puppies under six months old. Parvovirus is a kind of virus that has many types. Each type normally affects specific species such as dogs, cats, or humans.

      The type of parvovirus which affects dogs and other animals in the same family is called canine parvovirus. This virus is able to survive through high temperatures and is very stable. It may also remain unaffected by disinfectants and can survive without a host for many months, sometimes even a year. It causes diarrhea and vomiting in dogs and is among the most common animal diseases prevalent in dog shelters.

      Canine parvovirus is not confined just to dogs – it is also found in foxes, wolves and coyotes. The disease was first discovered in the 1970s. The first canine parvovirus that was discovered was named CPV-1. This type of canine parvovirus was not very harmful and did not pose a serious threat to dogs. But in 1978, another type of the virus, named CPV-2, was discovered. CPV-2 was discovered to be very dangerous because it was transmitted very fast because the animal infected with it shed the virus in large numbers. In 1979, another type of the virus called CPV-2a came to light. This type was even more dangerous than CPV-2.

      Today, canine parvovirus is one of the most widespread diseases found in dogs. If the disease is not diagnosed early enough, it can cause death. If it’s diagnosed early and an aggressive therapy is used for treatment, the dog can be saved.

      In a shelter with poor hygiene conditions, usually a dog with canine parvovirus dies. This is because it’s quite difficult to

      Enjoying the preview?
      Page 1 of 1