Pet Microvirus

Finch virus is a capsid-free, single-stranded, DNA virus. It can infect canines through relatively small antigenic transfer and natural mutations. Canine Cretinism (CPV) virus is an acute infectious disease caused by canine Cretinism virus infecting puppies. The haemorrhagic enteritis form is characterised by severe vomiting, haemorrhagic enteritis and a significant reduction in white blood cells. The myocarditis type is characterised by sudden death. The clinical manifestations of either type are characterised by high morbidity, high mortality and high infectivity.