Parvovirus: An Integrated Communication Strategy Is Part Of Treatment
An outbreak of parvovirus does not need to be a crisis in your shelter. An integrated communications strategy can be a powerful management tool. On a weekly basis, The Humane Society of Boulder Valley accepts large transfers of puppies from high risk shelters, and each group is considered at risk of breaking with parvovirus infection. In this presentation given at the 2012 Maddie's Shelter Medicine Conference at the University of Florida, Dr. Lesli Groshong, Chief Shelter Veterinarian for the Humane Society of Boulder Valley, speaks on how communications with shelter personnel, clinic personnel and adopters can lead to a positive, Read morehealthy outcome for the parvovirus patient.
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I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation.
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I did not view the entire presentation.
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What are the reasons to not fear parvovirus?
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It is easy to catch suspicious cases.
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There is a quick and reliable SNAP test to verify the virus.
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It has a predictable outcome.
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A time table can be set for the course of the disease.
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All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
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Who is responsible for preventing parvovirus in the shelter environment?
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Everyone involved with the shelter
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Medical staff only
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Care staff only
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Volunteers only
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Administration staff only
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A. Everyone involved with the shelter -
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Excellent standard operating procedures (SOPs) for parvovirus includes information on:
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Commonly infected breeds, testing, isolation, quarantine, housing of exposed animals, cleaning/disinfecting protocols and recheck procedures.
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Symptoms, testing, air exposure, quarantine, housing of exposed animals, cleaning/disinfecting protocols and recheck procedures.
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Symptoms, testing, isolation, quarantine, required drainage for kennels, cleaning/disinfecting protocols and recheck procedures.
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Symptoms, testing, isolation, quarantine, housing of exposed animals, cleaning/disinfecting protocols and recheck procedures.
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Symptoms, testing, isolation, quarantine, housing of exposed animals, cleaning/disinfecting protocols, recall procedures.
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D. Symptoms, testing, isolation, quarantine, housing of exposed animals, cleaning/disinfecting protocols and recheck procedures. -
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Quarantine applies to animals who have tested positive and are undergoing treatment.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. False -
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Shelter staff are responsible for:
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Identifying which dogs/puppies are symptomatic for parvovirus.
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Pulling and running a parvovirus SNAP test.
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Moving positive dogs/puppies to the clinic.
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Beginning the quarantine of dogs/puppies in direct contact.
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All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
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The direct contact parameters for parvovirus are:
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Puppies from the same litter, dogs/puppies from the same kennel, dogs/puppies that were in recent playgroups and adult dogs with two DHPP vaccines.
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Puppies from the same litter, dogs/puppies from the same kennel, dogs/puppies that were in recent playgroups and whole transfers.
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Puppies from the same litter, dogs/puppies from the same kennel and dogs/puppies that were in recent playgroups.
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Puppies from the same litter, dogs/puppies from the same kennel, dogs/puppies that were in recent playgroups and all puppies who have been in the shelter for less than two weeks.
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Puppies from the same litter, dogs/puppies from the same kennel, dogs/puppies that were in recent playgroups, adult dogs with two DHPP vaccines and whole transfers.
Correct Answer
C. Puppies from the same litter, dogs/puppies from the same kennel and dogs/puppies that were in recent playgroups. -
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Exposed animals must be kept separate (i.e., in different rooms) from active parvovirus animals.
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True
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False
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A. True -
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Exposed animals are placed in quarantine for:
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21 days (from when original symptoms were noted in the original symptomatic animal or from the date of known exposure).
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14 days (from when original symptoms were noted in the original symptomatic animal or from the date of known exposure).
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21 days (from when original symptoms were noted in the second symptomatic animal or from the date of known exposure).
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14 days (from when original symptoms were noted in the second symptomatic animal or from the date of known exposure).
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Until all dogs and puppies at the shelter test negative for parvovirus.
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B. 14 days (from when original symptoms were noted in the original symptomatic animal or from the date of known exposure). -
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Treatment plan for parvovirus includes:
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SQ fluids, +/- blood work, IV Ampicillin followed by IV Gentamicin once the dog is rehydrated, gastro-protectants, pain medication and anti-emetics, if vomiting.
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IV fluids, +/- blood work, IV Penicillin followed by IV Gentamicin once the dog is rehydrated, gastro-protectants, pain medication and anti-emetics, if vomiting.
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IV fluids, +/- blood work, IV Ampicillin followed by IV Gentamicin once the dog is rehydrated, gastro-protectants, pain medication and anti-emetics, if vomiting.
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IV fluids, +/- blood work, IV Ampicillin followed by IV Clindamycin once the dog is rehydrated, gastro-protectants, pain medication and anti-emetics, if vomiting.
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IV fluids, +/- blood work, IV Ampicillin followed by IV Gentamicin once the dog is rehydrated, gastro-protectants, anti-anxiety medication and anti-emetics, if vomiting.
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C. IV fluids, +/- blood work, IV Ampicillin followed by IV Gentamicin once the dog is rehydrated, gastro-protectants, pain medication and anti-emetics, if vomiting. -
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A dog/puppy has recovered from parvovirus when:
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There is no vomiting.
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Stools are formed.
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The dog/puppy is active.
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The dog/puppy is eating.
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All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
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