Canine Parvo Virus CPV: Highly Contagious Enteritis of Dogs
Canine Parvo Virus CPV: Highly Contagious Enteritis of Dogs
Canine Parvo Virus CPV: Highly Contagious Enteritis of Dogs
CPV
bacteremia, endotoxemia
Shih-tzu
2 months
Doberman
6 months
Differential Diagnosis:
Parasitism
Foreign body
Poisoning
Other causes of acute gastroenteritis
Diagnosis:
Clinical signs
Hemogram – leukopenia, neutropenia
PCV (could be increased or decreased)
Serum chemistry:
hypokalemia , increased SGPT
Withhold food & water for 12to 24hrs to rest the GIT
Resume by giving small frequent feedings
Antibiotic (Broad-spectrum)
Ampicillin, Gentamicin , Cefazolin, Clindamycin
Treatment continue:
Antiemetic
Metoclopramide
@ 0.5 mg/kg q8h SC or
@ 2mg/kg q24h diluted in IV fluid
Phenothiazine
Chlorpromazine @ 0.5 mg/kg SC or IM q6-12h
Ondansetron @ 0.2 mg/kg slow IV, q6-12h
Vaccination
Canine Coronavirus (CCV)
Etiology: