Symptoms of Canine Distemper: Early, Middle, Late Stage

Canine Distemper Epidemiology

Source of Infection: Dogs suffering from the disease and those that have previously been infected (natural infection can lead to shedding of urine, respiratory secretions, and feces for 60 to 90 days postinfection)

Transmission Routes: Contact transmission, airborne spread through droplets, and other respiratory means

Susceptible Animals: Any unvaccinated animals, with puppies aged 3 to 6 months being most susceptible

Types: Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, Neurological, and Dermatological forms

Primary Symptoms of Canine Distemper

After the canine distemper virus enters a dog's body, it is engulfed by phagocytes and replicates in the tonsils, pharynx, and bronchial lymph nodes. Symptoms typically appear in the central nervous system and epithelial tissues 8 to 14 days after infection.

Initial Symptoms of Canine Distemper

Dogs may exhibit signs of depression, loss of appetite, a high fever ranging from 39.5°C to 41°C, and discharge from the eyes and nose. They may also sneeze, cough, and suffer from diarrhea.

Intermediate Symptoms of Canine Distemper

These include purulent discharge from the eyes and nose, a recurrence of fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and a complete loss of appetite.

Advanced Symptoms of Canine Distemper

Typical neurological symptoms such as paralysis, ataxia, and seizures may be present.

Secondary bacterial infections are common in most cases of canine distemper.

Diagnosis of Canine Distemper

1. CDV kits may yield false positives or negatives;

2. A combination of clinical symptoms, pathological examinations, and Xray imaging;

3. Antibody level testing can assist in diagnosis, with IgG titers increasing fourfold or more within 2 to 3 weeks, or the detection of IgM antibodies in the serum;

4. PCR testing of peripheral blood, cerebrospinal fluid, and conjunctival swabs for virus samples.

Prevention and Treatment of Canine Distemper

1. The best form of treatment is timely vaccination, adhering to the recommended vaccination schedule by your veterinarian can greatly reduce the risk of canine distemper infection;

2. Targeted treatment: Use of monoclonal antibodies and interferons to enhance the body's antiviral capacity;

3. Symptomatic treatment: Administering antibiotics to control secondary bacterial infections and manage symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea;

4. Nutritional support: For dogs with severe vomiting and diarrhea, intravenous therapy can accelerate metabolism and supplement nutrition. Dogs that can eat should be given nutritional supplements that are easier to absorb.

Doxycycline hydrochloride tablets are a broadspectrum antibiotic with high lipid and water solubility, allowing for widespread distribution in the body and effective control of secondary infections caused by the virus.

WeliBao is primarily composed of hydrolyzed chicken protein, concentrated whey protein, deepsea fish oil, vitamins, and minerals. Its smaller nutritional molecules make it easier for sick pets to absorb.