Vol. 10, Special Issue 12 (2021)

Author(s):
R Mahaprabhu, N Pazhanivel, Ganne Venkata Sudhakar Rao, G Dhinakar Raj and M Parthiban

Abstract:
The present case report gives detailed aspect of the clinical signs, pathology, and molecular diagnosis of canine parvoviral enteritis in 84 days old male Dobermann pup. Examined clinically for vital parameters, complete blood picture, faecal examination for parasites and PCR canine parvovirus antigen. Organs samples were collected at necropsy for confirmatory diagnosis using histopathology, immunohistochemistry and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for localisation of antigen in tissues. There was a severe anaemia, leukopenia and lymphopenia. The positive antigen faecal test and pathological findings of haemorrhagic enteritis suggested canine parvoviral enteritis disease. Polymerase chain reaction confirmed canine parvovirus as the aetiology of the disease. Vaccination and maternal antibody titre are important to avoid pup from canine parvoviral enteritis.