Canine distemper is a highly contagious infectious disease caused by canine distemper virus infection, with a high fatality rate. When a dog with low immunity comes into direct or indirect contact with the feces, urine, secretions and other items of a sick dog, it is likely to be infected with the canine distemper virus. For example, if the owner touches the secretions of a sick dog and then touches it, Your own dog may cause your own dog to contract canine distemper, so owners should wash their hands promptly after touching other dogs. In addition, dogs must be vaccinated on time.

Symptoms of canine distemper:

1. Initial symptoms include an increase in body temperature, usually around 39.5 to 41 degrees, loss of appetite, and depression and depression. There will be discharge from the eyes and nose, sneezing, and diarrhea. The initial symptoms will be similar to those of a cold. If the owner finds any abnormalities, it is best to go to the hospital for a diagnosis.

2. In the middle stage of canine distemper, the body temperature will rise again. At this time, the dog will start to cough, there will be purulent secretions from the eyes and nose, and it may even cause blindness. In addition, as the gastrointestinal disease worsens, the dog will vomit and have diarrhea, completely lose appetite, and become highly lethargic.

3. When canine distemper enters the later stage, papules, vesicles, etc. will appear on the skin of the dog’s abdomen or inner thigh. Some may develop sclerosis of the feet and hoofs, and occasionally neurological symptoms of canine distemper may appear. It manifests as paroxysmal muscle spasms, balance disorders, circular movements, epileptic panic and coma.