A Retrospective Study on Canine Parvovirus Cases (2018-2024) in Cebu, Philippines
Adrian P. Ybañez·Marvin A. Villanueva·Shay Paulaine R. Flores·Kisha Maureen C. Tamayo·Serafin L. Garciano Jr.·Joel P. Tolentino·Rochelle Haidee D. Ybañez·Harvie P. Portugaliza·Gianne Eduard L. Ulanday·Maryneth B. Barrios·Elijah Eumir S. Cunanan
Background: Canine parvovirus (CPV) disease is highly contagious and primarily affects young, unvaccinated dogs. It can cause severe bloody diarrhea or vomiting and high mortality rates. Objectives: To assess the prevalence, breed distribution, and vaccination status of CPV cases, and to evaluate factors associated with CPV positivity among dogs in Cebu, Philippines. Methods: This retrospective analytical study covered suspected and confirmed CPV cases tested with commercially available test kit