Presented a dog (Labrador retriever) named Jacky to the clinic. Jacky was eleven months old. Jacky suffered from bloody and foul-smelling diarrhea, dehydration, loss of appetite(anorexia), and subnormal temperature. In addition, Jacky has been vomiting for four days. The owner of the dog told me that it was neither vaccinated nor dewormed.
Jacky was lethargic, dull, and depressed on physical examination. The temperature was 103.5° F. Pulse rate was 96 beats per minute. The respiratory rate was average. Under a microscope, the fecal analysis was done, and there were no parasitic infections; however, bloody diarrhea was observed. Did blood test to perform CBC (Complete Blood Count). The blood test showed a deficiency of red blood cells and white blood cells in the blood report. There was also a low hemoglobin count.
Based on age and history of clinical signs and symptoms like dehydration, bloody diarrhea, anorexia, vomiting, depression, and not vaccinated status, Jacky was diagnosed with Canine Parvovirus Infection. For confirmatory diagnosis, ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) was completed on a fecal sample.
As there is no precise treatment of viral disease, supportive and symptomatic treatment was performed to restore the healthy status of Jacky. The dog was hospitalized. A 5% dextrose solution and Ranitidine were administered twice a day intramuscularly to ensure the dog’s hydration status by restoring fluid and electrolyte loss. A single dose of vitamin K injection was also administered to help blood clotting. Metoclopramide is used to avoid vomiting. Administered Flagyl (Metronidazole) drip for diarrhea. As a liver tonic, Jetepar was administered intravenously. Recommended Hemocoel drip to restore the blood count of the dog. They have also issued Injection of transaminase for three days. Also advised the owner to avoid feeding the dog for 48 hours.
The owner followed the treatment regime and refrained from feeding the dog for two days. Followed the medicinal protocol correctly, and the prognosis of the case was observed satisfactory and examined Jacky physically daily to see if there is any improvement or not. Continued The prescribed treatment for four days, and the dog was discharged from the clinic on the fifth day in good health status.
Canine Parvovirus disease is a severe disease of dogs with a high mortality rate. However, 70-80% of dogs can survive in case of early detection of the virus. To protect the dog from canine parvovirus, must follow the proper prescribed vaccination schedule. The dog must be kept in good hygienic conditions. Limit the exposure of vaccinated dogs with unvaccinated dogs. Deworm the dog according to the plan.