Symptoms of canine distemper in Boxer dogs:

1. Canine distemper mainly presents symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection, such as sneezing, coughing, runny nose, There are inflammatory secretions from the corners of the eyes. Usually, dogs infected with canine distemper will have symptoms of rising body temperature and high fever. The body temperature can usually reach 39.5℃ to 40.5℃. As the disease progresses, most dogs will develop some neurological symptoms, and their mental state and appetite will continue to decline, and they may even stop eating or drinking.

2. In the middle and late stages, some dogs’ footpads will become keratinized, excessively thickened, blackened, and cracked. Mild neurological symptoms that appear in the mid-term may worsen and turn into severe symptoms similar to epileptic foaming at the mouth and convulsions. Individual canine distemper cases may also have gastrointestinal symptoms.

How to treat canine distemper in Boxer dogs:

The treatment principles of canine distemper mainly include inhibiting virus reproduction, controlling infection and symptomatic treatment.

1. First of all, in the early stage of canine distemper, drugs such as canine distemper monoclonal antibodies and canine interferon need to be used promptly to inhibit virus replication.

2. Secondly, you need to use infection control drugs, such as drugs containing ceftiofur sodium, amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium and other ingredients.

3. Furthermore, if you have a severe cough, you can use drugs containing ingredients such as aminophylline and rhizome.