Treating Canine Parvovirus

As part of their overall effort to save all the injured and ill animals at the city shelter, Austin Pets Alive developed a program for parvovirus treatment and a protocol for distemper treatment. As a result, their save rates for these diseases are near 85%. In this session at the 2012 Maddie's® Shelter Medicine Conference at the University of Florida, Dr. Ellen Jefferson, Veterinarian and Executive Director of Austin Pets Alive, will discuss the clinical manifestations and methods used to treat parvovirus infection. She will also talk about why the disease occurs and methods to prevent it.

Learning objectives:

Learn how to save dogs with canine parvovirus

Identify how to leverage the community so your shelter can afford to save affected pets

Presenter: Ellen Jefferson DVM

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