What should I do if the dog has canine distemper (distemper)?

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Distemper Treatment in Dogs

1. In the initial course of the disease, it can be treated by injecting canine distemper monoclonal antibody or anti-canine distemper hyperimmune serum and carrying out symptomatic treatment at the same time.

2. The course of canine distemper is relatively long, and the physique of the sick dog will deteriorate. During the treatment of canine distemper, care should be strengthened. Good care and a comfortable environment are very beneficial to the recovery of dogs.

3. Feed glucose water every day. If the convulsion is severe, you can inject sedatives or take diazepam. Canine distemper must focus on prevention, do a good job in vaccination, disinfection and isolation, and prevent the spread of the epidemic.

4. At the same time, it is also necessary to do a good job of symptomatic treatment, such as secondary serious eye infection, you can use eye drops containing lysozyme, neomycin and other ingredients.

5. It is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital for treatment in time after the dog is infected with canine distemper virus. The sooner the dog is treated, the greater the chance of recovery.

Related Questions

• How is canine distemper spread?

  The transmission routes of canine distemper generally include: direct contact with the sick dog to spread the infection; or in the environment where the sick dog has been, the infection is spread in a

• Can dog distemper be transmitted to humans?

  Canine distemper is not contagious to humans. Canine distemper is caused by canine distemper virus infection. It mainly infects canines and cannot be transmitted to humans, so don’t worry about dogs i

• Symptoms of canine distemper

  Symptoms of canine distemper:1. If a dog has canine distemper, its appetite will be greatly reduced, and there will be secretions in different degrees from the eyes and nose.2. Infected dogs often dev

• What vaccinations do dogs need?

  Dog vaccines are mainly divided into rabies vaccines and infectious disease vaccines. Infectious disease vaccines are divided into two, four, five, six, eight, etc. according to the degree of epidemic

• Is it necessary for a dog to play eight couplets?

  Dogs don’t need to take eight vaccines. At present, the five vaccines and eight vaccines are more common on the market. The five vaccines can basically meet the needs of dogs and can prevent five comm

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