Parvoviral myocarditis in a 5‐week‐old Dachshund. (28th July 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sime, Tara A.; Powell, Lisa L.; Schildt, Julie C.; Olson, Erik J.
• Is Part Of: Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care. Volume 25:Number 6(2015:Nov./Dec.)
• Page Start: 765
• Page End: 769
• Publication Date: 2015-07-28
• Subjects: canine -- CHF -- congestive heart failure -- CPV -- dog -- parvo; Veterinary emergencies -- Periodicals; Veterinary critical care -- Periodicals; 636.089
• DOI: 10.1111/vec.12347
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1479-3261

Abstract

Abstract: Objective: To describe a case of myocarditis associated with naturally occurring canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV‐2). Case Summary: A 5‐week‐old male intact Dachshund dog presented for acute respiratory distress. Limited diagnostic tests prior to the dog experiencing cardiopulmonary arrest included a lateral thoracic radiograph, which indicated cardiomegaly and diffuse unstructured pulmonary infiltrate. Necropsy was performed and results identified a lymphoplasmacytic myocarditis with positive CPV‐2 immunohistochemistry within the myocardium. Unique Information Provided: This report describes the natural occurrence of CPV‐2‐associated myocarditis. In addition to highlighting this rare form of canine parvovirus, cardiomyopathy in survivors of the acute viral myocarditis phase is reviewed.