PARVOVIROSE CANINA E A IMPORTÂNCIA DA NUTRIÇÃO NO TRATAMENTO: revisão de literatura

Abstract

Canine parvovirus is an infectious disease caused by canine parvovirus type 2 (PVC-2), which mainly affects young and unvaccinated dogs, triggering gastrointestinal and immunosuppressive signs. It can reach dogs of any age and even vaccinated ones. It appeared in 1978, with a high rate of morbidity and mortality, and the incidence of the disease is still high. It has a worldwide distribution, with no predilection for sex and race, but some races are more affected. Diagnosis is based on anamnesis, physical examination, clinical features, laboratory and imaging tests. There is no specific treatment, the therapy is symptomatic and supportive, being a very important nutrition during this process, as it helps in the body's recovery and fasting has no scientific basis. The prognosis varies from reserved to favorable. Thus, the objective of this work was to study, through a literature review, relevant points about the disease, with emphasis on the importance of nutrition during treatment, since it is a great challenge for the veterinarian, considering the condition in where the patient is and the importance of nurturing him to recover and reduce his hospitalization and recovery time.