About Parvovirus

Parvovirus is a non-enveloped, single-stranded, DNA virus. Canines can be infected through minor antigen transfer and natural mutation. Parvovirus belongs to the genus Parvovirus. Viruses have no envelope. CPV has strong resistance to the outside world, resistance to alcohol, ether, and chloroform, and also has a certain tolerance to temperature. 65 ℃ for 30 seconds without losing its infectivity. Long-term storage at low temperature has no obvious effect on its infectivity. The prevalence of canine parvovirus has no obvious seasonality and can occur throughout the year, but is more common in winter and spring.

How is parvovirus infected

Dogs infected with the virus are the main source of infection. The vomit, feces and urine of sick dogs contain large amounts of viruses. There are two modes of communication: direct communication and indirect communication. The former is the direct contact between healthy dogs without immunity and sick dogs, and the latter is the infection of healthy dogs without immunity by contaminated water and feed. Once infected, more than 50% of puppies under six months old, especially those under three months old, will have mixed gastroenteritis and myocarditis. The mortality rate is as high as 80%, and the infection rate is sometimes as high as 100%. Canine parvovirus (CPV) has a long lifespan. It typically survives on contaminated objects for five months or more and is highly resistant to detergents and most disinfectants. That is, an unvaccinated dog is likely to become infected if it comes into contact with something contaminated.

Canine parvovirus is a severe infectious intestinal disease in dogs. It causes severe vomiting, diarrhea (bloody stools), loss of appetite, high fever, massive dehydration, and even death of puppies and older dogs.

How to prevent parvovirus

Vaccinating dogs in time can effectively prevent canine parvovirus. If your dog is vaccinated on time as usual, the chance of your dog being infected with canine parvovirus will theoretically be much less. The domestically produced six-part vaccine for dogs has been clinically found to have low immune protection, and it is recommended to inject the two-part vaccine for imported dogs. Puppies that are over 45 days old and healthy can be injected. Depending on the brand, one or two injections are required.

In addition, dogs should be quarantined promptly after an outbreak of canine parvovirus. Kennels and breeding equipment should be repeatedly disinfected with 2%-4% caustic soda, 1% formalin, 0.5% peracetic acid or 5%-6% sodium hypochlorite.

How to treat dogs suffering from canine parvovirus

If your dog has canine parvovirus, you should go to the pet hospital for treatment in time. The general treatment method is to use antibodies, antibacterial and antiviral, anti-inflammatory, hemostatic and antiemetic; cleanse the gastrointestinal tract, regulate gastrointestinal function, and treat symptoms.

(1) Early application of antibodies: canine parvovirus monoclonal antibody, immunoglobulin, double-linked king, Qiangqiangkan, double-linked hyperimmune serum and other specific therapies for treatment. The earlier the clinical application, the better the treatment effect.

(2) Symptomatic treatment: infusion, hemostasis, vomiting, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and prevent secondary infections. Can provide: Bijia Antibacterial, Enli, Yandu 120, Tianxiang Gynecology, Ofloxacin, Ceftriaxone Sodium, Maodaoling, Xiaoyan Zhiyin and other symptom treatments. Sick dogs often die due to dilution and dehydration, so rehydration is the main treatment for this disease. Strictly control the infusion volume and speed, and pay attention to heart function, otherwise the treatment will fail. When sick dogs experience severe vomiting and diarrhea, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and acid-base balance should be corrected. Ringer's solution, lactic acid, 25% glucose solution, and anisodamine hydrochloride injection, intravenously injected twice daily.

(3) Oral rehydration method: When the sick dog shows no appetite, rapid heart rate, and has appetite or desire to drink if there is no vomiting, oral rehydration salt can be given: allow the dog to drink freely or give it a deep enema.

(4) Blood transfusion therapy has a good therapeutic effect on this disease.

Can infuse albumin and amino acids, and coordinate with traditional Chinese medicine for conditioning. Available: Canine Parvovirus Prevention and Treatment No. 1; Canine Parvovirus Prevention and Treatment No. 2; Canine Parvovirus Prevention and Treatment No. 3.