Canine parvo-virus infection

• Normally occurs in dog ( 6-16 weeks age of dog is more susceptible)
• Morbidity : 100% and mortality: 10%

a) Etiology:

• Parvo-virus ( Major strains parvovirus-1 and parvovirus-11)

b) Mode of transmission:

• Direct contact with infected animal and its excretion
• Through fomites
• Infected kennel

c) Pathogenesis:

• Entry of virus through respiratory tract à multiply of cell à affects lymphatic system à causes immunosuppressive effect à attacks brain, liver and foetal cells à death due to severe dehydration or heart failure

d) Signs and symptoms:

• Haemorrhagic enteritis
• Temperature fluctuation; initially increases but later falls to subnormal level
• Vomition
• Diarrhoea (Semi-solid faeces mixed with mucous)
• Inappetance
• Dehydration
• Polydipsia
• Respiration and heart problem

e) Diagnosis:

• Sign and symptom
• Isolation of virus
• ELISA test
• FAT test
• Hematology

f) Differential diagnosis:

• Corona virus infection
• Canine distemper

g) Treatment:

• Fluid and electrolyte therapy to check dehydration
• Broad spectrum antibiotics
• Blood transfusion
• Steroids
• Strict hygiene in the kennel
• Isolation and treatment of infected animal
• Vaccination at regular interval