1Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), Tirunelveli-627358, Tamil Nadu
Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), Tirunelveli-627358, Tamil Nadu
2Assistant Professor, URF, TANUVAS
3Professors, Department of Veterinary Microbiology, RIVER, Puducherry
The study focused on haematological and therapeutic aspects of Canine parvovirus infection in crossbred pups. Twenty PCR (using primer pair Hfor/Hrev) were confirmed CPV in pups in age group of 6–8 weeks. The haematological parameters revealed low white blood cells (WBC) count in 90% pups, low red blood cells (RBC) counts in 60% pups, low haemoglobin (Hb) values in 60% pups and differential leukocyte counts showed neutropenia in 85% pups and lymphopenia in 60% pups. All the affected pups were treated with Cefpodoxime, vitamins and fluid therapy. Fourteen pups recovered completely within five days. Two pups recovered completely within seven days and four pups with severe leucopenia and neutropenia, expired during course of treatment.
Canine parvovirus, pup, haematology, infection, therapeutic
