Dogs are prone to canine distemper in autumn, and autumn and winter are the peak seasons for canine distemper. Canine distemper is a highly contagious and fatal infectious disease in dogs caused by canine distemper virus, with a high mortality rate. Canine distemper occurs more frequently in the cold seasons of autumn and winter. The main reason is that the canine distemper virus can survive for a long time in low temperature environments. For example, under conditions of 2-4 degrees Celsius, canine distemper virus can survive and remain infective for several weeks, and can be stored for several years by freeze-drying. This is also the main reason why canine distemper occurs more frequently in the cold seasons of winter, spring and autumn and winter.

Methods to identify whether a dog has canine distemper:

1. The simplest method: use canine distemper test paper to check whether the dog has canine distemper Canine distemper.

2. Measure body temperature to see if there is bidirectional fever: Usually canine distemper is no different from a common cold at the beginning. Check the dog's temperature every six hours to see if it has a fever in the morning and evening and is better at noon. An increase in body temperature in the morning and evening is an obvious characteristic of canine distemper.

3. Cracked paw pads and nose: Many dogs in the early stages of canine distemper have this condition, which is very different from a cold.

4. Increased secretions from the nose and eyes: Although colds can cause runny noses and tears, the sticky secretions are not that much. People with canine distemper have so much secretions around their eyes that they can even cause irritation. Sticky eyes are also obviously different from a cold.