Canine parvovirus

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    Canine Parvovirus Bleach is the new holy water according to Susan C. Kahler. The canine parvovirus is a highly contagious diseases in canines, and it can be easily killed with bleach. The virus was found fairly recently, it has a long process to get an animal sick, and it has a few symptoms with effective cures. The canine parvovirus was found not too long ago, and it has a unique structure. The virus was originally found in Europe in 1976, and then spread it undetected worldwide by 1978 causing. It is suspected that it came from a mutation of two amino acids of the feline panleukopenia virus. Also, the canine parvovirus closely resembled the human parvovirus. Because it spread worldwide, it caused an epidemic. That epidemic and the frequent outbreaks that happen are both easily controlled by the treatments of the virus. The virus has two important structures which are, an icosahedral shape, and single stranded DNA that is covered by a viral capsid instead of a viral envelope that allows is to enter it a cell through endocytosis. The Canine parvovirus starts infecting a canine after entering cells through endocytosis, goes through the normal viral life cycle, and then it leaves its host cell by budding. The virus’s host cell can be in the small intestines, lymph nodes, and bone marrow. During its incubation period of three to seven days, it attacks the canine’s tonsils or lymph nodes first so it can attract lymphocytes which are a type of white blood cells. Then,…

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    What is Canine Parvovirus (CPV)? Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that may affect all dogs, however unvaccinated dogs and puppies younger than four months old are the most at risk. Dogs that have a parvovirus infection are often said to have "parvo." The virus affects a dog’s gastrointestinal tracts and is spread by direct dog-to-dog contact and contact with contaminated feces, environments, or people. The virus can also contaminate kennel surfaces, food and water bowls, collars…

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    Canine parvovirus (CPV) enteritis is a common cause of acute, severe gastroenteritis in young dogs. Dogs at greatest risk are less than 6 months of age and either unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated for canine parvovirus. Dogs vaccinated with over-the-counter vaccines also appear to have a higher incidence of parvovirus likely due to ineffective vaccine or improper use. Early clinical signs of parvovirus enteritis include anorexia, lethargy, diarrhea and vomiting. Parvovirus enteritis has…

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    contact with contaminated animal tissue, organs, or urine. Canine Parvovirus Canine Parvovirus is a highly contagious viral disease that can be produce a life-threatening illness. Parvovirus attacks rapidly dividing the cells in your dog’s body, most severely affecting the intestinal tract. This virus also attacks the white blood cells, and when young animals are infected, unfortunately the virus can damage the heart muscles and cause lifelong cardiac problems. Signs and Symptoms: The…

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