Are all dogs at risk?

Yes. Puppies younger than 4 months of age, and dogs who have not received vaccination, are at greatest risk of infection. However, all dogs are susceptible to virus. Canine Distemper was at one time leading cause of deaths in domesticated dogs. Due to understanding of virus and ability to treat secondary symptoms, Canine Distemper only become a concern in isolated outbreaks.

What is treatment for Canine Distemper?

At this time, there is no cure for actual virus which causes Canine Distemper.. Treatment mainly consists of controlling spread and severity of secondary ailments such as , vomiting, diarrhea and fluid discharge. In later stages of canine distemper, use of anti-consultant drugs may help to control twitches and spasms. Constant nursing care is needed to make dog as comfortable as possible.

Is there anyway to prevent canine distemper?

Have your dog vaccinated!!! Pups should be vaccinated at 6 weeks of age, and re-vaccinated every 3-4 weeks until 16 months old. Adult dogs should be vaccinated every year. Like most disease, prevention is often only viable solution. Be cautions of where you are taking your dog. Since most common transmission of Canine Distemper is air born, dog parks, kennels, even grooming facilities can be ideal places for dogs to contract virus. Raccoons, skunks, foxes, and other carnivores are often catalysts for outbreak. For this reason ALWAYS be cautions of wild animals. Never let your dog have contact with an unknown animal.

Ths website only provides BASIC information about canine distemper, your veterinarian is always your best source of health information. Consult your veterinarian for more information about Canine Distemper and its prevention.

What if my puppy has an accident? He will. Do not punish your puppy though. If you catch your puppy in act then clap your hands or pick them up - this will make your puppy stop going. Get him outside FAST and let him finish up out there. Reward him for going outside. Clean up mess with natures miracle which will remove odor completely.

Do NOT rub their nose in it, swat them with a newspaper, or isolate your puppy. It will only teach them to not go in front of you.

If your puppy is going frequently in house you are probably not supervising them enough. Watch and learn their cues. If you feel you are watching and your puppy isn't getting it you can always have them checked for a Urinary tract infection.

If your puppy piddles when you greet them, this could be submissive urination. This would be a problem that is usually cured by ignoring behavior and letting your puppy calm down before touching them when you first see them.

This article not only applies to puppies, but it is how you should train a dog of any age. If you can't supervise your dog, please put them in a crate to help curb accidents. Remember, dogs go where they go most!

This can be a trying time, so have patience and you will get through it.