Puppy calcium deficiency convulsions and canine distemper convulsions can be distinguished by clinical symptoms. Calcium deficiency convulsions in puppies are clinically characterized by tonic spasms, ataxia, and dyspnea. Canine distemper convulsions are neurological symptoms caused by canine distemper virus infection. They are generally biphasic fever, with a body temperature above 40°C, accompanied by conjunctival congestion, nasal discharge or viscous or purulent nasal juice, coughing, and breathing. Symptoms such as shortness of breath. If your puppy has convulsions, consult your pet’s doctor for immediate examination.

Methods to identify whether a dog has canine distemper:

1. The simplest method: use a canine distemper test paper to test to see if the dog has 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.