Difference Between Fever and Distemper

Date: 2024-05-21

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First, the symptoms are different. Canine distemper manifests as biphasic fever. The incubation period of the disease is 3-6 days. The body temperature of most dogs rises above 39.8 degrees on the fourth day after infection, and a few on the fifth day. It will last for 1-2 days, and then there will be 2-3 days. During the day's remission period, the body temperature tends to normal temperature of 38.5-39.5 degrees. Dogs with fever usually return to normal body temperature within 1-2 days. Second, the treatments are different. Canine distemper needs to be treated with monoclonal antibody, interferon, globulin, etc., and symptomatic treatment is also required. Dogs with fever are treated by physical cooling or taking antipyretic drugs.

Precautions for dogs with canine distemper:

1. Treat it with infusion and injection every day according to the prescription prescribed by the doctor. You can inject it with monoclonal antibody and interferon. At the same time, you should also feed the dog some food that can help improve immunity.

2. The environment where the dog lives and the places that it frequently enters and exits must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected every day. Keep the environment clean to prevent sick dogs from infecting other diseases.

3. The care of the dog should be strengthened every day. For example, grooming, cleaning the eyes, giving the dog eye drops, etc. Note, we must pay attention to keep the dog warm, and never let it catch a cold.