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
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About 50 years.
Over 100 years.
Less than 10 years.
An enveloped virus.
An unenveloped virus.
Puppies more severely than adults.
Adults more severely than puppies.
Vomiting and diarrhea.
Sneezing and respiratory disease.
Lameness.
Very low.
Unaffected.
Very high.
True
False
Confer little protection for adults.
Are exceedingly effective at preventing disease in adult dogs.
Always protect puppies under 5 months of age.
3 days.
5 days.
14 days.
Antigen.
Antibodies.
Blood in the feces.
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