Evolving Strategies For Treating And Preventing Parvo In Shelter Dogs
Few diseases strike as much fear in the heart of animal shelter personnel as canine parvovirus (CPV). Outbreaks can cause widespread death and suffering, and erode community goodwill the shelter depends on when seeking volunteers, adopters and donors. How can shelters prevent outbreaks of CPV? Can they really save the lives of dogs who may contract the disease or who are exposed to it?
Presenter: Sandra Newbury, DVM
- 1.
Commonly used “Parvo SNAP tests” test for the presence of:
- A.
Antigen.
- B.
Antibodies.
- C.
Blood in the feces.
Correct Answer
A. Antigen. -
- 2.
A high level of antibodies in an apparently healthy dog would indicate:
- A.
The dog is likely to become ill if it was exposed.
- B.
The dog is unlikely to become ill from parvovirus.
- C.
The dog is likely currently infected with parvovirus.
Correct Answer
B. The dog is unlikely to become ill from parvovirus. -
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I certify that I have viewed to the entire presentation.
- B.
I did not view to the entire presentation.
Correct Answer
A. I certify that I have viewed to the entire presentation. -
- 4.
Canine parvovirus has been recognized for:
- A.
About 50 years.
- B.
Over 100 years.
- C.
Less than 10 years.
Correct Answer
A. About 50 years. -
- 5.
Current vaccines for canine parvovirus:
- A.
Confer little protection for adults.
- B.
Are exceedingly effective at preventing disease in adult dogs.
- C.
Always protect puppies under 5 months of age.
Correct Answer
B. Are exceedingly effective at preventing disease in adult dogs. -
- 6.
Canine parvovirus is:
- A.
An enveloped virus.
- B.
An unenveloped virus.
Correct Answer
B. An unenveloped virus. -
- 7.
Canine parvovirus often affects:
- A.
Puppies more severely than adults.
- B.
Adults more severely than puppies.
Correct Answer
A. Puppies more severely than adults. -
- 8.
Primary clinical signs of parvovirus include:
- A.
Vomiting and diarrhea.
- B.
Sneezing and respiratory disease.
- C.
Lameness.
Correct Answer
A. Vomiting and diarrhea. -
- 9.
The incubation period for parvovirus is:
- A.
3 days.
- B.
5 days.
- C.
14 days.
Correct Answer
C. 14 days. -
- 10.
Once a dog has been infected with parvovirus and recovered the likelihood of re-infection is:
- A.
Very low.
- B.
Unaffected.
- C.
Very high.
Correct Answer
A. Very low. -
- 11.
Parvo 2c is a relatively new strain of virus. Current vaccines do not protect dogs from this new strain.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
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