What type of infection does CPV-2c cause?
CPV-2c causes similar signs as those seen with infection with CPV-2a and CPV-2b. These include loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea (which may be bloody), and dehydration. The bloody diarrhea might be mild or absent with CPV-2c infection, but affected dogs are more likely to stop eating. Without treatment, many affected animals die. Severe cases may die despite aggressive treatment. To read more about canine parvovirus, view the AVMA’s brochure, “What you should know about canine parvovirus,” at http://www.avma.org/animal_health/brochures/canine_parvo/parvo_brochure.asp.
