Canine distemper is a very serious infectious disease, which is generally characterized by complex phase fever, acute nasal catarrh, bronchitis, catarrh pneumonia, severe gastroenteritis and neurological symptoms. A condition of hyperkeratosis of the footpad. It is often mixed with parvovirus, canine infectious hepatitis, pneumonia, etc., so the mortality rate is extremely high. The disease is similar to fever in the early stage and is easily overlooked by parents. It manifests as conjunctivitis, dry cough, then wet cough, dyspnea, vomiting, diarrhea, intussusception, and finally death due to severe dehydration and debilitating children.

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Canine distemper virus can be It is said to be the most harmful infectious disease to dogs, and it is also the one with the highest mortality rate, and the cure rate is often around 10-20%. There are many reasons for this disease, it may be because it has the virus itself, because of improper care or sudden changes in the living environment that lead to an outbreak of the virus in the body, or it may be because of walking the dog with other people with the virus. If the dog is infected with this disease, in order to be able to treat them in time, we should know the symptoms of canine distemper in dogs.

The symptoms of canine distemper are also divided into three types: early, middle and late stages. In the early stage, it will probably show a high fever, and it will quickly drop to normal temperature after 2 days, which is similar to the common cold symptoms. If this The best chance of being treated in time is the best. In the middle stage, there are often a series of symptoms such as high fever, cough, dry nose, runny nose, vomiting, eye mucus, diarrhea, etc. In the late stage, neurological symptoms such as convulsions will occur. If it reaches this stage, then their cure rate It's not high anymore, and the master has to prepare himself mentally.

The treatment for canine distemper is generally infusion, because dogs with canine distemper usually vomit whatever they eat and have almost no appetite, so they must rely on infusion to provide energy to maintain their own functions. And the effect of infusion for disease treatment is the best, because the drug can be well absorbed by the body and achieve a better healing effect.

We should have a deep understanding of the symptoms of canine distemper in dogs. After all, this is a disease that seriously harms the body of dogs, and the earlier the dog is found, the greater the chance of survival, but If the dog is infected with this disease, we also need to maintain a good attitude, so be prepared for the possibility that the dog may leave.

There is currently no effective drug treatment for canine distemper. When dogs show obvious symptoms, it is difficult to cure, and even if a few dogs tolerate it, most of them will have sequelae. For sick dogs, we usually take specific and symptomatic treatment to prevent secondary infection and reduce death.

In the early stage of the disease, subcutaneous or intramuscular injection of anti-canine distemper hyperimmune serum can achieve better results. Serum dosage is 2-3ml per kilogram of body weight, and it is used continuously for 2-3 days. In order to control secondary infections, broad-spectrum antibiotics such as kanamycin, erythromycin, chloramphenicol, and gentamicin can also be used. To improve circulation and prevent dehydration, a large amount of glucose solution and electrolytes should be supplied. With anti-inflammatory, antipyretic drugs. At the same time, comprehensive treatment with cardiotonic, diuretic and hemostatic drugs is used. In order to protect the gastrointestinal tract, protein tannin and bismuth subnitrite can also be taken orally. In addition, whether you are hospitalized or treated at home, you need to prepare a warm and dry environment for it. The most important thing is that you should take your dog to receive vaccinations during the puppy period, avoid going out during the epidemic, and never come into contact with sick dogs and their excrement and vomit.

The fatality rate of canine distemper is very high, and it is very difficult to treat in the middle and late stages of the disease course. Serum antibody therapy has a certain effect in the early stage of the disease course, but the effect is very poor once it reaches the middle and late stages of the disease course. Therefore, infusion therapy and high-dose antibiotics, sedatives, and antiviral drugs can be used in the middle and late stages of the disease course. In addition, it is necessary to strengthen care, use antibiotic eye drops for eye drops, and use some antibiotics to moisten the nasal cavity.

The course of canine distemper is very short, and it may only take a few days from the onset to death. Therefore, if it is confirmed that the dog is suffering from canine distemper, it is recommended not to treat it at home, but to go to a professional. The animal hospital is diagnosed by a professional veterinarian, and symptomatic treatment is given according to the condition of the dog to improve the cure rate.

Canine distemper is very dangerous, so it is necessary to prevent it as soon as possible. The first immunization time for dogs is 6 weeks old, the second immunization is performed at 8 to 9 weeks old, and the third immunization is performed at 10 to 12 weeks old. Vaccines currently mainly use imported canine double, triple, five, six or seven vaccines. Presumably healthy dogs should be promptly injected with hyperimmune serum for passive immunization.