Canine Parvovirus

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Overview

Canine parvovirus (CPV) is a highly-contagious viral infection that affects domestic dogs and other members of the dog family (e.g., wolves, foxes). There are two forms of disease: intestinal CPV and cardiac CPV (also called myocardial CPV).

In most cases, CPV attacks the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and causes symptoms such as bloody diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and a lack of energy (lethargy). This is intestinal CPV infection. Cardiac CPV is a condition in which the virus damages ...Read the full article