Canine coronavirus (CCoV) is a highly contagious virus that primarily affects dogs, especially puppies. There are two main types of canine coronavirus: Canine Enteric Coronavirus (CECoV) and Canine Respiratory Coronavirus (CRCoV).
Canine Enteric Coronavirus (CECoV)
- Transmission: Spread through oral contact with infected feces.
- Symptoms: Diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and lethargy.
- Severity: Generally mild in adult dogs but can be more severe in puppies.
- Treatment: Supportive care, such as medication for diarrhea and intravenous fluids for dehydration. There is a vaccine available.
Canine Respiratory Coronavirus (CRCoV)
- Transmission: Spread through direct dog-to-dog contact.
- Symptoms: Respiratory symptoms, contributing to canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC), also known as kennel cough.
- Severity: Typically mild but can cause significant respiratory issues.
- Treatment: No specific vaccine for CRCoV, but vaccines are available for other causes of CIRDC.
Canine coronavirus is not the same virus that causes COVID-19 in humans, and it does not pose a threat to people. However, it’s important to maintain good hygiene and vaccination practices to protect dogs from these infections.
Ringbio Canine Coronavirus Antigen Test Card is a lateral flow rapid test to detect CCoV antigen in dog feces, which can get results in 10min and ready to use kits for pet owners and vetclinics. This kit does not require special instruments and is suitable for field testing. It is rapid, accurate and easy-to-operate.
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