Symptoms of canine distemper

① Early stage: Dogs suffering from canine distemper will show symptoms such as loss of appetite, poor energy, runny nose, fever and other cold-like symptoms. If the owner does not observe carefully, he may think that the dog just has a cold and miss the best treatment period.
② Mid-term: As the dog is further eroded by the virus, the dog's condition further deteriorates and he is basically unable to eat. There is purulent secretion from the nose and eyes, and the dog is also accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea. The phenomenon lasts for more than 1 month.

③ Late stage: Dogs will develop neurological symptoms, including epilepsy, spinning in circles, abnormal standing posture, unsteady gait, muscle pain and weakness, etc., and finally even coma. Generally speaking, dogs will die after 1-2 weeks.

How to treat canine distemper

If a dog suffers from canine distemper, the dog should first be injected with a relatively large dose of monoclonal antibody, and then the serum should be injected, and at the same time, the dog should be injected Supplement globulin to make your dog’s resistance better. Then you should take some anti-inflammatory drugs and replenish them about six hours apart, and then go for symptomatic treatment. During this period, you should also strengthen the management of the feed, supplement sufficient nutrition, and eat appropriate foods that are easier to absorb.

How is canine distemper infected?

Canine distemper virus is present in large amounts in the eye secretions, nasal fluid, saliva, urine, and feces of infected dogs. In other words, once healthy dogs are exposed to these substances, they are likely to be infected. Even breathing and sneezing can transmit canine distemper virus.

How to prevent canine plague

1. Dogs must be immunized regularly.
2. Do not take puppies out for walks that have not been vaccinated.
3. Don’t throw food on the ground for your dog to eat.
4. Walk the dog on a leash and do not let the dog sniff the excrement of other dogs or dig holes and eat dirt.