What are the symptoms of distemper in boxer dogs?

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Symptoms of distemper in boxers:

1. Canine distemper is mainly manifested as symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection, such as sneezing, coughing, runny nose, and inflammatory secretions from the corners of the eyes. Usually after a dog is infected with canine distemper, there will be symptoms of rising body temperature and high fever. Body temperature usually reaches 39.5°C to 40.5°C. With the development of the disease, most dogs will have some neurological symptoms, mental state and food appetite will continue to decline, and even will not eat or drink.

2. In the middle and late stages, some dogs' foot pads will appear horny, excessively thickened, blackened, and cracked. The mild neurological symptoms in the mid-term may aggravate and become severe symptoms similar to epilepsy-like foaming at the mouth and convulsions. Individual cases of canine distemper may also have gastrointestinal symptoms.

How to treat distemper in boxers:

The treatment principles of canine distemper mainly include inhibiting virus reproduction, controlling infection, and symptomatic treatment.

1. First of all, in the early stage of canine distemper, drugs such as canine distemper monoclonal antibody and canine interferon need to be used in time to inhibit virus replication.

2. Secondly, it is necessary to use drugs to control infection, such as drugs containing ceftiofur sodium, amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium and other ingredients.

3. Furthermore, if there is a severe cough, you can use medicines containing aminophylline, fruit root and other ingredients.

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