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===Canine Disease===
* Until 1978 Parvovirus enteriris was totally unknown in dogs.
* First seen in dogs in Australia.
** Apeared very similar but perhaps slightly worse than the disease seen in the cat.
** A new and distinct disease, but the virus is very closely related to the feline virus.
*** Viral DNA is 98% homologous to the feline virus.
** The canine virus does NOT cause disease in cats.
* '''Clinical'''
** Causes enteritis in young dogs over 6 weeks old.
** Causes myocarditis in puppies.
** Mainly affects the [[Small Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology|small intestine]].
* Vaccines are very effective, but the virus is hardy and survives in the environment.
* Diagnosis:
** Look for viral antigen in the faeces by the red cell agglutination test.
** Immunoflurescence.
** ELISA.
** Serology.