Canine distemper is a disease with high fatality rate and rapid onset. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, fever, cough, etc. Parents are very anxious when their dogs suffer from canine distemper, but it is worth noting that canine distemper is not contagious to humans. In order to prevent the occurrence of canine distemper, parents should regularly vaccinate their dogs against canine distemper and pay attention to the cleanliness and hygiene of the environment.

It is important to know what canine distemper is. It is a highly infectious disease caused by the canine distemper virus and is sometimes called the "puppy killer." Initial symptoms include fever, lack of energy, loss of appetite, sneezing, runny nose and diarrhea. If the dog can return to normal within 1-3 days, you must pay attention and take it to the pet hospital for treatment immediately. If not treated in time, the dog will enter the middle stage of canine distemper virus and appear again with symptoms such as fever, nasal discharge, and eye mucus. At this time, the dog does not want to eat anymore, is listless, lethargic, and is also accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. If neurological symptoms such as convulsions and foaming at the mouth appear, it means that the dog has entered the late stage of canine distemper and is very difficult to cure.

One of the biggest concerns among dog owners is whether canine distemper can be transmitted to humans. In fact, canine distemper is spread through body fluids, and the infection route is similar to AIDS. Your dog’s body fluids, such as blood, saliva, urine, and nasal discharge, contain pathogens. Therefore, utensils and eating utensils that have come into contact with a distemper-infected dog should be isolated from other dogs.

Canine distemper is not contagious to humans, but it is very contagious to dogs. Even if an owner is careful, other dogs cannot avoid infection because the virus can be spread through the air and respiratory routes.

3. What are the methods to prevent canine distemper? Since the prevalence of canine distemper in puppies is high, especially newly purchased dogs are susceptible to infection, owners should take preventive measures in advance, choose regular channels to purchase and inject vaccines, or vaccinate the puppies when they are 45 days old. Reduce infection rates. In addition, during the epidemic period, try to minimize going out and avoid contact with sick dogs.

Treatment for canine distemper requires early detection and treatment, so owners need to pay close attention to the symptoms of their dogs. If your dog develops symptoms of respiratory infection such as fever, loss of appetite, lack of energy, runny nose, etc., it is recommended to go to the hospital for treatment immediately. Even if the disease has entered the middle and late stages, you should not give up easily, because your persistence may be your dog’s only chance of survival.

After reading the above, can pet owners be more clear about whether canine distemper can be transmitted to humans, and be more confident in dealing with this situation?

About "Can canine distemper infect humans? Canine distemper prevention methods" extended content overview: Canine distemper is not directly transmitted to humans, but humans can be infected through contact Canine distemper virus can be carried and spread on objects such as clothes and shoes. Therefore, it is recommended that people wash their hands after contact with pet dogs and avoid direct contact with sick dogs as much as possibletouch. Ways to prevent canine distemper include: 1. Vaccinate your dog and do not neglect vaccination. 2. Conduct regular physical examinations on dogs, and treat symptoms promptly if symptoms are found. 3. Maintain the dog’s environmental hygiene and clean the drinking fountains and shelter regularly. 4. Avoid contact with sick or unvaccinated dogs. 5. Pay attention to the dog’s diet and amount of exercise to improve immunity.