Canine Distemper

Written by Ron Swerdfiger


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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 atrepparttar greatest risk of infection. However, all dogs are susceptible torepparttar 125649 virus. Canine Distemper was at one timerepparttar 125650 leading cause of deaths in domesticated dogs. Due to understanding ofrepparttar 125651 virus andrepparttar 125652 ability to treat secondary symptoms, Canine Distemper only become a concern in isolated outbreaks.

What isrepparttar 125653 treatment for Canine Distemper?

At this time, there is no cure forrepparttar 125654 actual virus which causes Canine Distemper.. Treatment mainly consists of controlling spread and severity of secondary ailments such as , vomiting, diarrhea and fluid discharge. Inrepparttar 125655 later stages of canine distemper,repparttar 125656 use of anti-consultant drugs may help to control twitches and spasms. Constant nursing care is needed to makerepparttar 125657 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 oftenrepparttar 125658 only viable solution. Be cautions of where you are taking your dog. Sincerepparttar 125659 most common transmission of Canine Distemper is air born, dog parks, kennels, even grooming facilities can be ideal places for dogs to contractrepparttar 125660 virus. Raccoons, skunks, foxes, and other carnivores are oftenrepparttar 125661 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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Puppy Behavior and Training

Written by Amy Dunphy


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What if my puppy has an accident? He will. Do not punish your puppy though. If you catch your puppy inrepparttar 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 uprepparttar 125648 mess with natures miracle which will removerepparttar 125649 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 inrepparttar 125650 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 ignoringrepparttar 125651 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.



Amy Dunphy is the owner of The Dog Trainer Search. Amy is a professional dog trainer and offers articles, tips and advice through her website.


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