Distemper in dogs

Is your dog dying?

Does your dog lack interest in eating, have a fever, nasal discharge, purulent eye discharge, cough, diarrhea, vomiting, and a seizure? So, yes! Canine Distemper is slowly killing your dog! 

Canine Distemper?

Distemper? Doesn't it sound familiar? Nope, it's not a distemper paint but a virus. You might vaccinate your dog against distemper.

Distemper is a highly contagious virus that affects the respiratory system in dogs. It is caused by the Canine Distemper Virus (CDV), a member of the family of Viruses that includes the common cold and the flu. And it can spread like wildfire.

Symptoms of Distemper

symptoms of distemper in dogs include coughing, sneezing, difficulty breathing, rapid breathing, discharge in Nosal, purulent discharge in eyes, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and loss of appetite. In some cases, the virus may also cause a decrease in the number of white blood cells in the body which may lead to an infection of the lungs. 

It is important for dog owners to be aware of the signs of distemper and to take their pet to the veterinarian immediately if they see any of the following: 

• A sudden increase in the number of respiratory infections,
• Difficulty breathing, 
• Difficulty walking, or
• Persistent vomiting. 

Dogs can show different symptoms as the illness worsens. Like they are showing tremors, seizures, vomiting, diarrhea, foot pad cracks, nose cracks, nerve damage, and brain damage. 

How does Distemper spread? 

Distemper is the most dangerous virus that can spread like wildfire. Several ways spread among the animals. It easily spreads when the unaffected dogs are directly in contact with infected animals. infected dogs shed the viruses when they cough or bark or sneeze. And the viruses can pass through saliva, urines, and even from the food and water bowls. 

Just a mere contact is enough to spread the virus. Puppies, particularly those under four months old and dogs without vaccinations, are exposed to the viruses.

Prevention

In this instance, it is true what they say: "Prevention is better than cure." This distemper virus has no effective cure. Your pet can only be protected from this virus by vaccination. It boosts the ability to fight off disease. Ensure that your dog gets a set of vaccinations on time.

Can distemper affect humans?

No. The human race is unharmed. But canine viruses can be transmitted from an infected to an uninfected dog by humans.