You can become more aware of physical sensations. This can help you focus on the difference between muscle tension and relaxation. In this relaxation technique, you focus on slowly tensing and then relaxing each muscle group. For example, you may imagine a peaceful setting and then focus on controlled, relaxing breathing, slowing your heart rate, or feeling different physical sensations, such as relaxing each arm or leg one by one. You repeat words or suggestions in your mind that may help you relax and reduce muscle tension. In this relaxation technique, you use both visual imagery and body awareness to reduce stress. Autogenic means something that comes from within you. Using this flowchart as a guide, develop a response plan for your shelter population in the event parvo strikes.Autogenic relaxation. Unexposed = dogs with no significant potential of disease exposure.If the infected dogs have moved throughout the shelter or if biosecurity practices are lacking, the entire canine shelter population may be exposed. This will include any dogs co-housed with affected canines and may include dogs housed in the same kennel unit depending on biosecurity practices. Exposed = dogs with the potential of disease exposure from infected dog(s).Ensure appropriate notification and equipment are in place to institute biosecurity measures. Effectively sanitize or discard any exposed areas or items.See Diagnosing and Treating Parvovirus in the Shelter for more information. Promptly isolate diagnosed cases from the remainder of the shelter population.Reduce noise levels and play soft musicīe prepared ahead of time with a detailed canine parvovirus (CPV) response protocol for your shelter developed by, or in consultation with, your shelter’s veterinarian.Turn lights off at night so animals can sleep.Provide bedding and toys (disposable or disinfectable) for enrichment.Establish routines for cleaning, feeding, playing.Do not overload the washing machine and use a clothes dryer rather than hanging items up to dry. If items are laundered use hot water and a good quality detergent. are heavily soiled consider discarding the items.
Maintain a dedicated set of cleaning equipment for individual rooms or wards.Do not use foot baths which can actually spread disease rather than prevent it. Utilize shoe covers or dedicated boots in isolation areas.Follow good Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) practices.Use the Disinfectant Chart to find the most appropriate choice for your shelter.Promptly remove fecal waste and thoroughly clean the area.It is important to clean and disinfect any surfaces animals may come into contact with, not just the kennel cages.Deworm routinely with a broad spectrum anthelminitic.Evidence indicates one modified-live vaccine likely provides lifelong immunity in adult dogs however, in high-risk situations it is advisable to repeat the vaccination in 2 weeks.Vaccinate puppies in the shelter starting at 4 weeks of age using a modified-live CPV vaccine, with boosters every 2 weeks, until 20 weeks of age.The modified-live CPV vaccine is excellent and provides rapid protection against viral challenge.
The tips provided below will provide guidelines to aid shelters in developing appropriate protocols for their facilities. It is important for shelters to develop protocols to help prevent introduction of the virus and to manage the disease if it does enter the shelter population. Canine parvovirus (CPV) is a highly contagious virus that is a significant disease concern in shelters.
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