Outpatient Parvo Treatment For Dogs
Learn about the feasibility of treating symptomatic parvovirus dogs in a twice-daily outpatient setting while minimizing the risk of infection to other dogs in a shelter environment.
Presented by: Dr. Jeffrey Stupine
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What are the symptoms of Parvovirus?
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Lethargy, constipation, vomiting, and anorexia
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Lethargy, hemorrhagic diarrhea, vomiting and anorexia
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Hyperactivity, hemorrhagic diarrhea, vomiting, and anorexia
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Lthargy, hemorrhagic diarrhea, vomiting, and increased appetite
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Lethargy, rapid breathing, vomiting, and anorexia
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B. Lethargy, hemorrhagic diarrhea, vomiting and anorexia -
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What are the legal requirements for veterinarians, students, and fosters when treating parvo on an outpatient basis?
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Veterinarians: Establish a Veterinary-Patient-Client relationship (VPCR), monitor treatments and approve all treatment plans, and be available for follow up questions
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Students: May carry out treatment plans approved by the veterinarian, can monitor phone lines, schedule appointments, and consult with the veterinarian regularly before making changes to any protocols.
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Fosters/Clients: Can give treatments at home after being properly trained
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All of the above
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None of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
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What areas are most at risk for Parvovirus outbreaks?
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Highly trafficked areas with vaccinated pets, particularly soil/grass
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Low trafficked areas with unvaccinated pets, particularly cement floors
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Highly trafficked areas with unvaccinated pets, particularly tile floors
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Low trafficked areas with vaccinated pets, particularly soil/grass
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Highly trafficked areas with unvaccinated pets, particularly soil/grass
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E. Highly trafficked areas with unvaccinated pets, particularly soil/grass -
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What are the most important points to convey to a foster/owner who is treating parvo with outpatient therapy?
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Discuss the disease, prevention and risk for other pets, options for treatment, and the risks of outpatient therapy.
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Discuss all scientific research related to the disease, prevention and risk for other pets, options for treatment, and the risks of outpatient therapy.
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Discuss the disease, benefits to other pets, options for treatment, and the risks of outpatient therapy.
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Discuss the disease, prevention and risk for other pets, bio-medical theory of treatment options, and the risks of outpatient therapy.
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Discuss the disease, prevention and risk for other pets, options for treatment, and the risks of inpatient therapy.
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A. Discuss the disease, prevention and risk for other pets, options for treatment, and the risks of outpatient therapy. -
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What parameters are most important for monitoring the patient during treatment?
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Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), heart rate, respiration, temperature, on-going histories from owners/fosters (e.g., started eating, stopped vomiting, etc.)
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Packed cell volume (PCV) total solids (TS), urine volume, respiration, temperature, on-going histories from owners/fosters (e.g., started eating, stopped vomiting, etc.)
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Packed cell volume (PCV) total solids (TS), heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, on-going histories from owners/fosters (e.g., started eating, stopped vomiting, etc.)
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Packed cell volume (PCV total solids (TS), heart rate, respiration, intraocular pressure, ongoing histories from owners/fosters (e.g., started eating, stopped vomiting, etc.)
Correct Answer
C. Packed cell volume (PCV) total solids (TS), heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, on-going histories from owners/fosters (e.g., started eating, stopped vomiting, etc.) -
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The end points of treatment for outpatient therapy are absence of clinical signs, progression of dehydration, decreased mental status, etc.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. True -
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Which of the following can your facility do to prevent the spread of parvo within the practice/shelter and to the community at large?
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Personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Bleach footbaths
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Dedicated entrance/exit and keeping pets off the grass and away from that entrance
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Clearly discussing how parvo is spread with owners/fosters!
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All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above -
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How long was the typical recovery time of the patients at the PSPCA Outpatient Parvo Clinic?
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2 to 3 days
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2 to 3 months
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4 to 5 days
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6 to 7 days
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6 to 7 months
Correct Answer
D. 6 to 7 days -
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Which organization provided the funding for the PSPCA to run the outpatient parvo clinic?
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World Health Organization (WHO)
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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Maddie's Fund
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American Association of Veterinary Virologists
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American Society for Virologists
Correct Answer
C. Maddie's Fund -
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What was the survival rate of the PSPCA's Parvo Clinic?
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10%
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25%
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64%
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84%
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95%
Correct Answer
D. 84% -
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