About The Webinar
Canine parvovirus infections cause severe gastroenteritis and lead to dehydration, shock, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and sepsis when left untreated. One simple to implement, therapy that makes a significant difference in survival chance is enteral feeding started within hours of admission, even when vomiting. Even when vomiting? Yes, even when vomiting. There are many reasons nutritional intervention serves a key role in the recovery of critical care patients. Let’s discuss why this is the case.
Goals:
- Understand the pathophysiology and treatment of parvovirus enteritis
- Understand the effect of enteral nutrition on the gastrointestinal tract
- Be able to create a basic nutritional plan for parvovirus patients