Parvoviral myocarditis in a 5-week-old Dachshund.

Objective: To describe a case of myocarditis associated with naturally occurring canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2).

Case Summary: A 5-week-old male intact Dachshund dog presented for acute respiratory distress. Limited diagnostic tests prior to the dog experiencing cardiopulmonary arrest included a lateral thoracic radiograph, which indicated cardiomegaly and diffuse unstructured pulmonary infiltrate.