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Basic information About Dog Distemper

Dogs that have a bout of distemper can experience problems with many different body systems. It can
affect the central nervous, gastrointestinal, and respiratory systems of your dog. Young puppies are
particularly affected by this disease which is often fatal to them.

The air is the main mode of transmission of the virus that causes distemper. After breathing the
airborne particles in, your dog will become infected. Dogs who have been infected will shed the virus
in their feces and urine. Even after the symptoms of the disease have gone away, they will continue to
shed the virus for weeks. After a complete recovery however, the dog will stop shedding the virus.

As mentioned earlier, distemper can cause problems with various bodily systems. Some of the most
common symptoms that dogs experience include conjunctivitis, diarrhea, and vomiting. It is also
common for dog to experience pneumonia or signs of another upper respiratory infection.

If your dog is infected with this virus, he may have eye inflammation, a fever, or lose his appetite. If
the central nervous system is infected, your dog will experience depression, seizures, and loss of motor
skills and mental abilities. If these symptoms occur, it may be assigned that there is something more
seriously wrong with your dog.

Canine distemper can sometimes be hard to diagnose since other conditions can cause some of its same
symptoms. A laboratory test will need to be done to confirm a diagnosis. If a blood test is conducted,
your dog will likely have a low number of white blood cells.

Since distemper in dogs can cause damage to the intestinal lining, antibiotics may be given to prevent
bacterial infections. Since most dogs experience diarrhea, medications can be given to get rid of it.
Your dog will likely need intravenous fluids if the diarrhea lead to dehydration.

Distemper can be prevented using an available vaccine. All dogs need to be given this vaccination
shot. Your dog may need to receive a booster shot every three years or so depending on the specific
shot given.

Canines can be affected by many different diseases like dog diabetes. You never know when your dog
will get sick. Recognizing the signs quickly can go a long way. So, head over to common-dog-
diseases.com today to learn about many different canine illnesses.

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Distemper

  • 1. Basic information About Dog Distemper Dogs that have a bout of distemper can experience problems with many different body systems. It can affect the central nervous, gastrointestinal, and respiratory systems of your dog. Young puppies are particularly affected by this disease which is often fatal to them. The air is the main mode of transmission of the virus that causes distemper. After breathing the airborne particles in, your dog will become infected. Dogs who have been infected will shed the virus in their feces and urine. Even after the symptoms of the disease have gone away, they will continue to shed the virus for weeks. After a complete recovery however, the dog will stop shedding the virus. As mentioned earlier, distemper can cause problems with various bodily systems. Some of the most common symptoms that dogs experience include conjunctivitis, diarrhea, and vomiting. It is also common for dog to experience pneumonia or signs of another upper respiratory infection. If your dog is infected with this virus, he may have eye inflammation, a fever, or lose his appetite. If the central nervous system is infected, your dog will experience depression, seizures, and loss of motor skills and mental abilities. If these symptoms occur, it may be assigned that there is something more seriously wrong with your dog. Canine distemper can sometimes be hard to diagnose since other conditions can cause some of its same symptoms. A laboratory test will need to be done to confirm a diagnosis. If a blood test is conducted, your dog will likely have a low number of white blood cells. Since distemper in dogs can cause damage to the intestinal lining, antibiotics may be given to prevent bacterial infections. Since most dogs experience diarrhea, medications can be given to get rid of it. Your dog will likely need intravenous fluids if the diarrhea lead to dehydration. Distemper can be prevented using an available vaccine. All dogs need to be given this vaccination shot. Your dog may need to receive a booster shot every three years or so depending on the specific shot given. Canines can be affected by many different diseases like dog diabetes. You never know when your dog will get sick. Recognizing the signs quickly can go a long way. So, head over to common-dog- diseases.com today to learn about many different canine illnesses.