Canine parvovirus remains a constant and frustrating disease for many veterinary practitioners, particularly those working in or with animal shelters and other facilities housing many vulnerable animals with frequent turnover. In such facilities the threat of a single case of parvovirus turning into an outbreak is real and the consequences can be grave both in terms of animal morbidity and mortality as well as the impact on personnel and the community. As sheltering organizations seek to expand their ability to care for pets infected with canine parvovirus and maximize opportunities for positive outcomes, critical analysis of the available organizational resources, preventive care protocols, and spectrum of treatment options employed can assist in life-saving efforts.

 Program Agenda

1. List the resources required to successfully manage canine parvovirus cases in shelter environments

2. Evaluate preventive care and biosecurity practices and identify gaps that increase the risk of disease transmission in the shelter

3. Compare the benefits of different treatment options and their impact on the course of disease and shelter animal flow