There are many ways for healthy dogs to be infected with canine distemper virus, among which contact with infected sick dogs is the most important source of infection. They can be cross-infected through outdoor contact and play; even without contact with sick dogs, there is still the possibility of infection by activities in places where sick dogs have stayed.

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Canine distemper infection route:

1. Droplet infection

This is a relatively common way of transmitting canine distemper. When you take your dog to chat with many dog ​​parents in a crowded place, maybe your dog was infected by a sick dog while playing with many dogs. Because canine distemper virus can infect healthy dogs through sneezing, droplets, etc. in the air.

2. Indirect infection

This is mainly caused by humans or other things that cause healthy dogs to become infected with canine distemper. If you come into contact with a dog that has canine distemper outside and come into contact with a healthy dog ​​of your own home, then the canine distemper virus on your body and clothes will enter the body of the healthy dog, so it will Causes dogs to become infected with canine distemper. Another situation is that if there are two dogs at home and one has canine distemper, the other will be very likely to be infected with canine distemper. Healthy dogs can be affected by food, toys, air, etc. Dogs infected with canine distemper.

3. Direct infection

When healthy dogs come into contact with sick dogs, they can directly transmit the canine distemper virus through mouths and noses, licking, biting, and playing with each other.

4. Fecal infection

If a healthy dog ​​does not have direct or indirect contact with a sick dog, it may pass through the place where the sick dog has stayed. The urine, feces, and body fluids of sick dogs can also cause infections in dogs.

How to prevent your dog from getting infected:

When your dog has not received or has just received vaccinations, try not to go to places where people and dogs are densely populated. The canine distemper virus can be said to be impossible to prevent, so the best and safest way is to wait until the dog's vaccine is fully effective. It is also important to pay attention to environmental hygiene. The growth of bacteria and viruses is directly related to the quality of the environment.

Only by understanding and mastering how canine distemper is transmitted can we better prevent the disease in our daily lives. Once a healthy and intelligent dog suffers from canine distemper, even if he finally overcomes the disease and survives, he will not be as smart and cute as Zhiqiang. Hope all dogsFor the health of their babies, owners can take measures to prevent canine distemper in real life and stay away from the disease.