Symptoms and treatment of canine distemper

Jan 30,2024
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After a dog gets canine distemper, its symptoms are multi-system symptoms, and the incubation period is 3 to 9 days. Dogs first develop respiratory symptoms, which include depression, anorexia, red conjunctiva, and watery secretions from the eyes and nose, which turn into purulent mucus within 1 to 2 days, accompanied by coughing and difficulty breathing. The body temperature is biphasic. The body temperature initially rises to about 40°C, which lasts for 8 to 18 hours. After a fever-free period of 1 to 2 days, the body temperature rises to about 40°C again.

Treatment methods for canine distemper:

1. In the early stage of canine distemper, drugs such as canine distemper monoclonal antibodies and canine interferon need to be used promptly to prevent Inhibits viral replication.

2. Infection control drugs need to be used, such as drugs containing ceftiofur sodium, amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium and other ingredients.

3. If you have a severe cough, you can use drugs containing aminophylline, caracin and other ingredients.

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