Risk Factors Associated With Canine Parvovirus Enteritis In Vom And Environs

A study was carried out to assess the effects of age, sex, breed, location of cases and tick infestation on the prevalence of canine parvovirus (CPV) enteritis in dogs treated in the Veterinary Clinic of the National Veterinary Research Institute Vom between July 1999 and July 2002. A case control study design was used to assess the association between the risk factors and the disease. Out of 3075 dogs examined during the period, 87 had CPV enteritis (2.8%). Dogs between 0 to 5 months of age had elevated risk (OR = 25.14; 95% CI = 9.74, 67.26%). Other factors did not significantly affect the occurrence of the disease. The disease was most prevalent in May and June with a lesser peak in January. Age and seasonal variation should be considered in planning a control programme .