The early symptoms of dogs suffering from canine distemper are listlessness, loss of appetite, other secretions coming out of the eyes and nose, and high-level symptoms of elevated body temperature.
Canine distemper is a canine disease. According to the list of animal diseases released by the Ministry of Agriculture on December 11, 2008, canine distemper belongs to the third category of animal diseases and is mainly affected by canines. The main infection channels are: It can be infected through direct contact with sick animals, or through air or food. It is not a zoonotic disease.
Canine distemper is a highly contagious infectious disease caused by canine distemper virus. It is highly contagious and has a mortality rate of more than 80%. In the early stages of canine distemper symptoms, the dog's body temperature is as high as 39.5 to 41 degrees Celsius, with loss of appetite, depression, watery discharge from the eyes and nose, sneezing, and diarrhea. In the past 2 to 14 days, there has been an increase in body temperature, cough, purulent nasal discharge, and purulent eye droppings. This is already the middle stage of canine distemper. At the same time, secondary gastrointestinal diseases occurred, such as vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. Highly depressed energy and lethargy. In the later stages of canine distemper, typical neurological symptoms will appear, such as foaming at the mouth and convulsions. It is more difficult to treat at this time, so it is important to look at the management methods.
In the early stages of illness, the dog is mentally tired, has a reduced appetite, and is not interested in everything around him. Watery secretion will continue to flow from his eyes and nose, and his body temperature will rise to above 40°C, and he will have a high fever for 1 to 3 days. It does not subside, and then gradually subsides, but it is likely to rise again in the morning, and the high temperature lasts longer, repeated over and over again, and finally triggers the sensation of other organs in the body. In the later stages of the disease, the dog will convulse all over and foam at the mouth, which is a bit like the reaction of poisoning. In severe cases, it may even go into coma and shock, until it eventually dies of heart failure.
Although canine distemper looks very scary, it is completely avoidable. Shortly after the dog is born, it must be vaccinated against epidemic diseases in time, and the dog must be trained not to "make trouble" outside, not to interact with stray dogs, and not to eat outside items at will, so that this disease can be eradicated. .
If the dog has suffered from canine distemper, it should be immediately injected with a specific hyperimmune serum, which can effectively eliminate the virus in the dog's body. The number of daily injections should be determined according to the condition. Then use antibiotics to control the secondary symptoms, start symptomatic treatment, and supplement the dog with nutritional fluid. Naturally, this disease generally needs to be treated under the guidance of a veterinarian. It is best not to give your dog medicine or injections indiscriminately.
Relevant to other actionsAs animals, humans and dogs are getting closer and have more frequent interactions. Therefore, once a dog becomes sick, it should be treated immediately to avoid affecting the owner's family.
The risk of canine distemper in young puppies is very high.
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