What are the characteristics of canine distemper in dogs

The first symptom of canine distemper is elevated body temperature, which lasts for 1-3 days. Then subside, much like the characteristics of recovering from a cold. But a few days later the body temperature rose again for an indeterminate duration. It can be seen that there are tearing, redness of the conjunctiva, and eye secretions change from liquid to mucopurulent. The nose is dry, with nasal fluid flowing out, which is serous nasal fluid at first, and then becomes purulent nasal fluid. And canine distemper is divided into four types, gastrointestinal type, respiratory type, nerve type, and skin type. Symptoms vary for each distemper type.

Precautions for canine distemper

1. The course of canine distemper is long, so the nursing and treatment process is also very important. Generally speaking, give the dog a dry and comfortable environment, and give it some easy-to-digest food.

2. There is only a single serotype of canine distemper virus, and the vaccine can achieve a good preventive effect. Puppies should be vaccinated more than 2 times after the maternal migration antibody declines, with an interval of 3-4 weeks between each time, the effect is better.

3. You should receive regular booster injections every year. If you have a dog with suspected distemper in your home, keep it separate from other dogs to avoid infection.

4. As long as there is sufficient sunlight and the environment is dry, it is difficult for canine distemper virus and canine parvovirus to survive, and generally they can be easily eliminated. In addition, avoid contact with the secretions and feces of other animals, and keep warm in winter.

5. The owner should not easily relieve the dog's fever. When its body temperature rises, the activity of various proteases and white blood cells in the body will increase to resist the virus, so it will consume a lot of water in the body. It is best not to give the dog painkillers, but give it proper nutrition and water, so that Does not result in death.