CANINE VIRAL ENTERITIS – OLD AND NEW PATHOGENS

New and Old Pathogens of Kennel Cough

Small animal practitioners are frequently asked to diagnose, treat, and prevent the causes of infectious tracheobronchitis in dogs. “Kennel cough” is a term used to describe a moderatelyto highly-infectious respiratory condition spread in boarding kennels, shelters, and ‘doggy day care’ facilities. A loud, moist or dry, annoying cough often accompanies the contagious condition, potentially affe...

Biomarkers in canine parvovirus enteritis.

Canine parvovirus (CPV) enteritis has, since its emergence in 1978, remained a common and important cause of morbidity and mortality in young dogs. The continued incidence of parvoviral enteritis is partly due to the virus' capability to evolve into more virulent and resistant variants with significant local gastrointestinal and systemic inflammatory sequelae. This paper reviews current knowled...

Canine Atopic Dermatitis: Old and New Therapies

Haematological and biochemical analysis in canine enteritis

Aim: The present investigation screened eighteen clinical cases of canine enteritis for haematological and biochemical analyses. Materials and Methods: Eighteen dogs suffering from enteritis were selected and detailed clinical manifestations were noted. Hematological and biochemical parameters were estimated by using various kits. Blood was also collected from twelve healthy dogs for establishi...

Mycoplasmal Pathogens: New Causes for Old Diseases

The year 1967 began a new era for plant pathology, as Japanese researchers reported the discovery of pathogens heretofore unknown in plants. These were called mycoplasmalike organisms, or MLO. Several diseases thought to be caused by viruses were subsequently reexamined, and MLO were identified as the true causal agents. The significance of this discovery is shown by the wide host range of MLO:...