The first symptom of canine distemper is an increase in body temperature, which lasts for 1-3 days. Then it subsides, much like the symptoms of a cold. But the temperature rises again after a few days, and the duration is uncertain. Tearing, redness of the conjunctiva, and eye secretions from liquid to mucopurulent may be seen. The nose is dry and nasal fluid flows out. It starts out as serous nasal fluid and then turns into purulent nasal fluid. And there are four types of canine distemper, namely digestive tract type, respiratory type, neurological type and cutaneous type. Symptoms vary with each type of canine distemper.

Precautions for canine distemper

1. Canine distemper has a long course, so the care and treatment process are also very important. Generally speaking, give your dog a dry and comfortable environment and give it some easily digestible food.

2. Canine distemper virus only has a single serotype, and the vaccine can achieve a good preventive effect. Puppies should be vaccinated more than 2 times after the maternal migration antibodies have declined, with an interval of 3-4 weeks between each time, for better results.

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

4. As long as the sun is sufficient and the environment is dry, it is difficult for canine distemper virus and canine parvovirus to survive and can generally 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 relieve the dog’s fever easily. When the dog's body temperature rises, the activities of various proteases and white blood cells in the body will increase to resist the virus, so a large amount of body water will be consumed. It is best not to give the dog painkillers and give it appropriate nutrition and water. Will not cause death.