Canine distemper virus is a highly contagious disease, highly contagious, the first major infectious disease in dogs. For dogs that are not fully immunized, the threat is great, and the cure is relatively difficult, with a mortality rate of 70%-80%. New pet parents must pay attention to it. Today we will learn about canine distemper.
canine distemper infection characteristics
1. Puppies are prone to disease and have a high mortality rate.
Symptoms of canine distemper infection
Clinical examination diagnosis
First of all, canine distemper test paper will be used, and strict sampling will be required. Due to the various secretions, excretions (nasal juice, saliva, tears and urine) and blood, liver, spleen and other organs of the sick dog will contain a large number of viruses, and can be detoxified to the outside world with respiratory secretions and urine. Therefore, the corresponding secretions of the eyes, mouth and nose need to be taken during detection.
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How is canine distemper treated?
After the dog was diagnosed, the treatment plan was mainly antiviral therapy, nutritional supplement, correction of metabolic disorders, and symptomatic treatment such as cooling and relieving cough.
1 fluid antiviral comprehensive treatment
The main thing is to correct the acid-base balance and electrolyte imbalance and prevent dehydration. At the same time, veterinarians will also use interferon, canine distemper monoclonal antibody and serum to resist canine distemper virus and use antibiotics to deal with infection.
2 Supplemental nutrition
Feed the dog digestible food and supplement nutrition, such as oral nutrition cream, protein powder, minced meat, canned food, etc.
3 Treatment cycles
It takes about 28 days for canine distemper to be completely cured. Only when the situation is stable can there be hope of survival. Generally, the effect can be seen in 5 days. If the symptoms continue to worsen after 7 days of treatment, the cure rate of canine distemper is not high.
Frequently Asked Questions
dogs got canine distemper cure rate is high?
1. Canine distemper is more difficult to treat. The cure rate is related to the dog's symptoms, age, nutritional level, vaccine and variety.
Can the sequelae of canine distemper recover?
Sequelae such as convulsions indicate irreparable loss of nerves, which is true for life.
Final attention
There are currently infected dogs in the home or dogs infected with canine distemper that have died unfortunately. The home environment needs to be fully disinfected. The dog's supplies need to be soaked in special disinfectant and disinfected with pet disinfectant or ultraviolet rays. If the infected dogs die unfortunately, they can only take up new dogs at least half a year or so apart.
