Aim: Canine Coronavirus (CCV) is a cause of viral gastroenteritis in dogs. It can be found in dogs all around the world and result as a highly contagious intestinal disease. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the presence of CCV in diarrheic dogs.

Materials and Methods: A total of blood sera and feces belong to 121 shelter dog (1 week - 8 months age) with clinical signs of diarrhea were sampled in order to investigate system the presence of both antibodies against CCV antigens. All dogs were unvaccinated against mentioned infection. The sera samples were analyzed for presence of specific antibodies against CCV by a commercially available indirect Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). The feces samples were tested for presence of CCV antigens using rapid test kit.

Results: 91 (75.20%) blood sera sample were seropositive for antibodies against CCV, and CCV antigens were detected in 18 (14.87%) of feces samples.

Conclusion: It may be stated that CCV infections play an important role in the enteritis of shelter dogs.