Animal shelters can treat canine parvovirus, given the right information and the will to do it.
There have been many advances in treatment options since the emergence of canine parvovirus (CPV) in the 1970s, and many sheltering organizations have started to embrace various CPV treatment options in their efforts to save more lives.
In a recent Maddie’s InstituteSM article, Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP, shared guidelines for treatment for shelter dogs with CPV, including how to make use of limited resources without compromising patient welfare and a simple algorithm to help shelters make the best treatment decisions.
You can read the shelter-based parvovirus treatment guidelines here, and download a printable copy of this algorithm infographic here.
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