Canine Parvovirus
Disease Overview
Canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2) is highly contagious and attacks the gastrointestinal tract of puppies and dogs. There are 3 variants of the virus, CPV-2a, CPV-2b, and CPV-2c. CPV-2 is one of the most common infectious diseases of dogs. Death can occur as early as 2 days after the onset of illness.20
Merck Animal Health Solutions
For Canine Parvovirus
A vaccine recommended for use in healthy dogs as an aid in the prevention of disease caused by canine distemper virus, adenovirus type 1 (hepatitis) and adenovirus type 2 (respiratory disease), canine parainfluenza virus, and canine parvovirus.
Recommended for the vaccination of healthy dogs as an aid in the prevention of disease caused by canine distemper virus, adenovirus type 1 (hepatitis), adenovirus type 2 (respiratory disease), canine parainfluenza virus, canine parvovirus, and canine coronavirus.
Recommended for the vaccination of healthy dogs as an aid in the prevention of disease caused by canine distemper virus, canine adenovirus type 1 (hepatitis), canine adenovirus type 2 (respiratory disease), canine parainfluenza virus, and canine parvovirus and against leptospiral disease due to L. canicola or L. icterohaemorrhagiae.
Recommended for the vaccination of healthy dogs as an aid in the prevention of disease caused by canine distemper virus, canine adenovirus type 1 (hepatitis), canine adenovirus type 2 (respiratory disease), canine coronavirus, canine parainfluenza virus, and canine parvovirus and against leptospiral disease due to L. canicola or L. icterohaemorrhagiae.
Recommended for the vaccination of healthy dogs as an aid in the prevention of disease caused by canine distemper virus, adenovirus type 1 (hepatitis), canine parainfluenza virus, and canine parvovirus. Additionally, it is an aid in the prevention of disease, urinary shedding and mortality caused by L. canicola, L. icterohaemorrhagiae, L. pomona, or L. grippotyphosa.
Recommended for the vaccination of healthy dogs as an aid in the prevention of disease caused by canine distemper virus and canine parvovirus.
Recommended for the vaccination of healthy dogs for prevention of disease caused by canine distemper virus and canine parvovirus and as an aid in the prevention of disease caused by canine adenovirus (both infectious canine hepatitis and infectious tracheobronchitis) for up to 3 years following initial and booster vaccinations.
Transmission
CPV-2 is transmitted by direct contact and contact with contaminated feces, environments, or people. CPV-2 is one of the most resistant viruses to infect dogs and can remain viable in the environment for extended periods of time. The virus spreads through contaminated surfaces, food and water bowls, collars, leashes, and the hands and clothing of people who touch a CPV-2–infected dog.20
Clinical Signs
- Lethargy
- Loss of appetite
- Fever
- Vomiting
- Severe, and often bloody, diarrhea
Risk Factors
- Young dogs
- Dogs that come from shelters, rescue centers, breeding kennels, or pet stores
- Boarding at a kennel or doggie daycare
- Visiting groomers, dog parks, or engaging with other dogs on a daily basis
- Dogs that live in multiple pet homes
References:
20. McCaw D, Hoskins J. Canine viral enteritis. In: Greene CE, ed. Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat. 3rd ed. St. Louis, MO: Saunders/Elsevier; 2006:63–73.