%0 Journal Article
%T Epidemiology of Canine Parvovirus Enteritis among Hospitalized Dogs in Effurun/Warri Metropolitan Region of Delta State, Nigeria
%A Felix K. Shima
%A Thaddaeus T. Apaa
%A Janet I. T. Mosugu
%J Open Access Library Journal
%V 2
%N 1
%P 1-7
%@ 2333-9721
%D 2015
%I Open Access Library
%R 10.4236/oalib.1101208
%X Canine parvovirus enteritis has remained a problem in dog population
worldwide. In Nigeria, dog owners and researchers have grossly neglected the
disease even though it has been a frequent cause of morbidity and mortality of
dogs. This retrospective study provides current information on the status of
canine parvovirus enteritis by collating and analyzing data from clinical
records of hospitalized dogs from 2000 to 2013 in Effurun/Warri metropolitan
region. In the study, the endemicity of this disease with an overall prevalence
of 13.4% for the past 14 years has been demonstrated. The infection rates were
significantly associated with age, sex, breed and vaccination status (<i>P</i> &lt; 0.0001). Puppies from 0 to 5
months of age, male, breeds such as Alsatians, Mongrels, Rottweiler, indigenous
dogs and unvaccinated dogs are at a higher risk. Furthermore, a seasonal
pattern for the disease has been demonstrated with peak incidence recorded
every 4 - 5 years with highest numbers of cases occurring in January (dry
season) and July (wet season) of every year. Additionally, the study shows that
a recovery rate of 84.3% was achieved following ¡°aggressive¡¯¡¯ therapeutic
management. There is therefore a need to enlighten veterinarians and dog owners
on the status and importance of vaccination against this disease.
%K Dogs
%K Canine Parvovirus Enteritis
%K Parvovirus
%K Prevalence
%K Risk Factors
%K Vaccination
%U http://www.oalib.com/paper/3131610