Canine Parvovirus in Shelters and Accessible Care Settings

Canine parvovirus infection remains a common, serious and potentially fatal viral infection of dogs - despite being a vaccine preventable disease. Most infected dogs will survive if provided with a treatment, but the typical approach to parvo treatment is expensive and intensive - limiting access to dogs in many shelter settings and those whose caregivers have limited financial resources.
This session will cover key aspects of preventing and managing this important infectious disease, with an emphasis on population-level strategies and a spectrum of care approach to treatment.