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Canine parvovirus (CPV-2) is a highly contagious DNA virus causing acute hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, mainly in young, unvaccinated dogs.
Transmission:
Feco-oral route via contaminated feces, environment, or fomites. Virus is very resistant in the environment.
Symptoms:
Depression, anorexia, fever
Severe vomiting
Foul-smelling, bloody diarrhea
Dehydration, weight loss
Leukopenia → septicemia → death
Puppies <8 weeks: myocarditis, sudden death
Prevention:
Vaccination (6–8, 10–12, 14–16 weeks; booster at 1 year)
Isolation of infected dogs
Disinfection with bleach (1:30)
Treatment: (No specific antiviral)
IV fluid therapy (most important)
Antiemetics
Broad-spectrum antibiotics
Nutritional & supportive care
Prognosis:
Good with early treatment; mortality high if untreated.
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