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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.
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