Treating Canine Parvovirus
In an effort to save all the injured and sick animals at the city shelter, Austin Pets Alive developed a program for parvovirus treatment and a protocol for distemper treatment. As a result, save rates for these diseases approach an impressive 85%. In this session, presented at the 2012 Maddie's Shelter Medicine Conference at the University of Florida, Dr. Ellen Jefferson, Veterinarian and Executive Director of APA!, discusses these two diseases and the methods used to treat and care for infected animals. She will also talk about why parvovirus occurs and how to prevent it.
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I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation.
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What three things are needed to start a parvovirus ward?
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Dedicated open air space, medication and supplies specific to the ward and a treatment team
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Dedicated isolation space, medication and supplies specific to the ward and a treatment team
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Dedicated isolation space, medication and supplies shared with the ward and a treatment team
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Dedicated isolation space, medication and supplies specific to the ward and a behavior team
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Dedicated play space, medication and supplies specific to the ward and a treatment team
Correct Answer
B. Dedicated isolation space, medication and supplies specific to the ward and a treatment team -
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Decontamination protocols include:
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Foot baths for entrance/exit.
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The use of a parvocidal agent.
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Separate clothes and shoes (scrubs).
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Dedicated parvovirus ward towels/linens, washer/dryer, toilet/sink.
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All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
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Proper intake procedures to prevent the spread of parvovirus includes:
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Verification of the negative parvovirus test, intake form completion, vaccination, assessment and treatment, hand washing between patients.
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Verification of the positive parvovirus test, surgery form completion, vaccination, assessment and treatment, hand washing between patients.
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Verification of the positive parvovirus test, intake form completion, vaccination, assessment and treatment, hand washing between patients.
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Verification of the positive parvovirus test, intake form completion, vaccination one week after intake, assessment and treatment, hand washing between patients.
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Verification of the positive parvovirus test, intake form completion, vaccination, assessment and treatment, face washing between patients.
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C. Verification of the positive parvovirus test, intake form completion, vaccination, assessment and treatment, hand washing between patients. -
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Immediate veterinary assistance is required if the initial assessment of a puppy at intake reveals that he/she is semi-comatose, the gums are gray and/or the feet are cold.
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True
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False
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A. True -
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Basic treatment for parvovirus is:
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A “cocktail” of subcutaneous medications, including Lactated Ringers Solution, Baytril, Ampicillin and Metoclopramide.
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A “cocktail” of intravenous medications including Lactated Ringers Solution, Baytril, Ampicillin and Metoclopramide.
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A “cocktail” of subcutaneous medications including Lactated Ringers Solution, Benadryl, Ampicillin and Metoclopramide.
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A “cocktail” of intraveneous medications including Lactated Ringers Solution, Baytril, Amoxicillin and Metoclopramide.
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A “cocktail” of subcutaneous medications including Lactated Ringers Solution, Baytril, Ampicillin and Methimazole.
Correct Answer
A. A “cocktail” of subcutaneous medications, including Lactated Ringers Solution, Baytril, Ampicillin and Metoclopramide. -
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Basic treatment for parvovirus lasts, on average, three months.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. False -
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The presentation outlines three main criteria for exit testing from the parvovirus ward, including a normal post parvo test, normal eating and drinking with no vomiting and:
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Four consecutive shifts of an attitude that is bright, alert and responsive.
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Six consecutive shifts of an attitude that is bright, alert and responsive.
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Two consecutive months of an attitude that is bright, alert and responsive.
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Two consecutive shifts of an attitude that is bright, alert and responsive.
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Two consecutive weeks of an attitude that is bright, alert and responsive.
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D. Two consecutive shifts of an attitude that is bright, alert and responsive. -
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Bathing procedures after a negative parvovirus test includes:
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Proper decontamination when entering the wash area.
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Nail clipping.
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A thorough paw inspection, (e.g., scrubbing off all feces).
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Drying off and placement of the dog in a clean crate.
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All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
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Key parvovirus team members should include:
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Veterinarians, midwives, volunteer coordinators and volunteers.
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Veterinarians, veterinary technicians, media coordinators and volunteers.
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Veterinarians, veterinary technicians, volunteer coordinators and students.
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Veterinarians, veterinary technicians, volunteer coordinators and volunteers.
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None of the above.
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D. Veterinarians, veterinary technicians, volunteer coordinators and volunteers. -
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Keys to preventing a parvovirus outbreak include:
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Washing hands and taking a hot bath; changing clothes/shoes and dedicated equipment; not allowing healthy dogs in the parvovirus area; removing parvovirus positive animals from main facility; identifying parvovirus positives early with a canned food test twice a day; not allowing the sharing of bowls, cleaning equipment, gloves, paper or toys, etc., between cages; and, cleaning with a parvocidal cleanser/disinfectant twice a day.
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Washing hands, changing clothes/shoes, footbath and dedicated equipment; not allowing healthy dogs in parvovirus area; removing parvovirus positive animals from the main facility; identifing parvovirus positives early with a canned food test twice a day; not allowing the sharing of bowls, cleaning equipment, gloves, paper or toys, etc., between cages; and, cleaning with a parvocidal cleanser/disinfectant twice a day.
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Washing hands, changing clothes/shoes, footbath and dedicated equipment; allowing healthy dogs in parvovirus area; removing parvovirus positive animals from the main facility; identifying parvovirus positives early with a canned food test twice a day; not allowing sharing of bowls, cleaning equipment, gloves, paper or toys, etc., between cages; cleaning with a parvocidal cleanser/disinfectant twice a day.
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Washing hands, changing clothes/shoes, footbath and dedicated equipment; not allowing healthy dogs in the parvovirus area; removing parvovirus positive animals from the main facility; identifying parvovirus positives early with fecal test twice a day; not allowing the sharing of bowls, cleaning equipment, gloves, paper or toys, etc., between cages; and, cleaning with a parvocidal cleanser/disinfectant twice a day.
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Wash hands, change clothes/shoes, footbath and dedicated equipment; no healthy dogs are allowed in parvovirus area, parvovirus positive animals are removed from main facility; identify parvovirus positives early with canned food test twice a day; no sharing of bowls, cleaning equipment, gloves, paper or toys, etc., between cages; clean with parvocidal cleanser/disinfectant twice a week.
Correct Answer
B. Washing hands, changing clothes/shoes, footbath and dedicated equipment; not allowing healthy dogs in parvovirus area; removing parvovirus positive animals from the main facility; identifing parvovirus positives early with a canned food test twice a day; not allowing the sharing of bowls, cleaning equipment, gloves, paper or toys, etc., between cages; and, cleaning with a parvocidal cleanser/disinfectant twice a day. -
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