Canine parvovirus is a highly infectious and often fatal viral disease, primarily affecting puppies and unvaccinated dogs around the world. The virus causes severe gastrointestinal symptoms, including its characteristic haemorrhagic diarrhoea, vomiting and life-threatening dehydration.
This section covers the key aspects of canine parvovirus, including its transmission, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment options. Whilst the disease has a high mortality rate, early intervention and intensive treatment improve patient outcomes, and increase patient survival.