Episode 5: Super Unnecessary

We’ve been presented with a very sick puppy and an unexpected test
result. Lauren and JJ are on the case! The ladies review
differentials for gastroenteritis in puppies and discuss the
pathophysiology and treatment of canine parvo virus. Sources for
this episode include: Greene, C.E. and Decaro, N. “Canine Viral
Enteritis.” Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat, 4th Edition.
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Christopher, M. M., Duncan, N. M., and Becker, P. J. “Prognostic
usefulness of blood leukocyte changes in canine parvoviral
enteritis.” Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Mar-Apr 2008.
Volume 22, pp. 309-316. Rothrock, K. and Shell, L.G. “Canine
Parvovirus Infection.” Vincyclopedia of Diseases. Veterinary
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Parvovirus.” 2016. Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Spring
Symposium Proceedings. “Frequently asked questions about SNAP parvo
text.” Idexx: https://www.idexx.com/files/snap-parvo-test-faqs.pdf
Schultz, R. D., Larson, L. J., and Lorentzen, L. P. “Effects of
modified live canine parvovirus vaccine on the SNAP ELISA antigen
assay.” 2008. International Veterinary Emergency Critical Symposium
Proceedings. Mohr, A. J., Leisewitz, A. L., Jacobson, L. S.,
Steiner, J. M., Ruaux, C. G., Williams, D. A. “Effect of early
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loss, and outcome in dogs with severe parvoviral enteritis. Journal
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