BRSV
What does BRSV stand for?
Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus
What causes Adenovirus-2?
DNA Virus
What causes parvo?
Genetic Variations
What causes Parainfluenza?
Bovine parainfluenza virus type 3
What causes Scrapie?
Prions (misfolded proteins)
What are 2 symptoms?
High fever, Respiratory distress, General Depression, Discharge from eyes, nose, mouth
What fluids can dogs come in contact with and become infected?
Respiratory fluids (Coughing, sneezing, saliva)
What are ways to treat parvo?
Hospitalizations, IV fluids, medications
How is Parainfluenza transmitted?
Direct nose-to-nose contact and airborne respiratory droplets
What are some symptoms of Scrapie?
Behavioural changes, Isolation from the flock, Mental changes, Consistent rubbing, Wool/Hair loss, Biting, Loss of mobility, Tremors.
What causes BRSV?
Single stranded RNA virus
What are some surfaces that could potentially cause infection if the dog comes in contact with it?
Beds, Bowls, Toys
What are ways to prevent parvo?
vaccination and environmental and social limiting
What are some symptoms of parainfluenza?
Fever, Dry cough, Tachypnea, Dyspnea, Nasal and eye discharge, Lethargy, Loss of appetite
How is Scrapie treated?
Supportive care and No approved treatment
What is the proper treatment for this disease?
There is none
Best form of treatment for this disease?
Rest, Hydration, Isolation
What are some symptoms of parvo?
Lethargy, Loss of appetite, Fever, Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Extreme dehydration, Signs of shock or collapse
What is the best way to treat parainfluenza?
Supportive care and anti-inflammatory medications
True/False: Scrapie is not fatal
False
What are 3 types of prevention for this disease?
Vaccination, Colostrum Management, Environmental Stress Reduction, Proper Housing and Ventilation
What are some symptoms of this disease?
Dry cough, gagging, sneezing or nasal discharge, lethargy, loss of appetite.
What breed does parvo mostly effect?
Canines
How do you prevent parainfluenza?
Vaccinations and Herd management
True