Canine distemper is what we often call canine distemper. It is very contagious, and puppies are the most susceptible. Once our pets are infected with canine distemper, the treatment and prognosis will take a long time, which will bring a lot of inconvenience and burden to pet owners. Let's take a look at how to get canine distemper and how to prevent and treat canine distemper.
1. Causes and symptoms of canine distemper
1. Dogs The main cause of distemper is the canine distemper virus in dogs.
2. Canine distemper has the characteristics of being popular, and it mostly occurs in areas where dogs gather. It is most common in puppies under 1 year of age.
3. Canine distemper may have symptoms of repeated fever and respiratory symptoms. Later, the skin will appear red spots, and reactions such as vomiting, constipation and diarrhea.
4. In the later stage of canine distemper, mental symptoms are mainly present, such as hind limb weakness, twitching of one or both limbs, etc.
2. Prevention and treatment of canine distemper
1. The most effective treatment for canine distemper in my country is vaccination. Dogs generally need a canine distemper vaccine.
2. Strengthen sanitation and epidemic prevention measures. In the season of canine distemper, do not bring your own dogs to the area where dogs focus to avoid infection.
3. Strengthen the hygiene of the living environment, mop the floor frequently, clean it frequently, and carry out effective disinfection of the kennels and sports venues on a regular basis.
4. If the dog has been suffering from canine distemper, the dog must be isolated and treated, and cannot be transmitted to other healthy dogs.
The above is a detailed introduction to how canine distemper is obtained and the prevention and treatment measures of canine distemper. For friends who have dogs at home, it is very necessary to understand how canine distemper is obtained, so friends who keep pets should not forget to vaccinate dogs regularly to prevent the generation and spread of canine distemper.