Routes of canine distemper infection

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 causing healthy dogs to become infected with canine distemper. If you come into contact with a dog that already has canine distemper outside, and you take a healthy dog ​​home, then the canine distemper virus on your body and clothes will enter the body of a healthy dog, This will lead to canine distemper infection. Another situation is that there are two dogs at home, one is suffering from canine distemper, and the other is very likely to be infected with canine distemper. Healthy dogs can be infected with canine distemper through food, toys and air.

3. Direct infection

Healthy dogs come into contact with sick dogs and 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 by 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 dogs from being infected with canine distemper

When the dog has not received the vaccine or has just received the vaccine, 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 very 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 spread can we better prevent the occurrence of the disease. Once a healthy and intelligent dog is infected with canine distemper, even if it survives the disease, it will not be as smart and cute as Zhiqiang. I hope that all dog owners can do a good job in preventing canine distemper and stay away from the disease for the health of their babies in real life.