Canine distemper is what we often call canine distemper. It is very contagious, and puppies are the most susceptible to infection. Once our pets are infected with canine distemper, the treatment and prognosis time will be very long, which will bring a lot of inconvenience and burden to pet owners. Let’s learn about how you get canine distemper and the prevention and control measures for canine distemper.

1. Causes and symptoms of canine distemper

1. The main cause of canine distemper is the canine distemper virus in dogs.

2. Canine distemper has epidemic characteristics and mostly occurs in areas where dogs gather. Usually the disease is most common in puppies under 1 year old.

3. Canine distemper can cause symptoms of repeated fever and respiratory symptoms. In the later stage, red spots will appear on the skin, as well as reactions such as vomiting, constipation and diarrhea.

4. The later stages of canine distemper are dominated by mental symptoms, such as weakness of the hind limbs, twitching of one or both limbs, etc.

2. Prevention and control measures of canine distemper

1. The most effective treatment for canine distemper in my country is vaccination. In my country’s current immunization program, dogs generally need to be vaccinated against canine distemper once.

2. Strengthen health and epidemic prevention measures. During the season when canine distemper is prevalent, do not bring your own dogs to areas where dogs gather to avoid infection.

3. Strengthen the sanitation of the living environment, mop and clean the floor frequently, and effectively disinfect the kennels and sports venues regularly.

4. If the dog has already suffered from canine distemper, the dog must be isolated and treated to avoid infecting other healthy dogs.

The above is a detailed introduction on how to get canine distemper and the prevention and control measures of canine distemper. For those who have dogs at home, it is very necessary to understand how canine distemper is acquired. Therefore, pet owners should not forget to vaccinate their dogs regularly to prevent the occurrence and spread of canine distemper.