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Can a 4 month old puppy get distemper?

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Created: 2022-03-13 16:12:11

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Distemper is a risk to all dogs, but unvaccinated dogs and puppies under four months old are particularly susceptible to canine distemper.


How do I know if my puppy has distemper?

What are the symptoms of canine distemper? Initially, infected dogs will develop watery to pus-like discharge from their eyes. They then develop fever, nasal discharge, coughing, lethargy, reduced appetite, and vomiting.

Will puppy survive distemper?

There is no cure for the distemper virus; treatment consists of supportive care. 1 Pups with severe symptoms usually die within a few weeks, unless hospitalized and given supportive care. Owners can provide some nursing care at home.

Can a dog get distemper at any age?

Young dogs (2-6 months of age), and unvaccinated puppies older than 6 weeks of age are most commonly infected and develop disease. Dogs of all ages can be infected and become sick if they are exposed to the virus and are not properly protected by vaccination.

At what age do puppies get distemper shots?

Puppy's AgeRecommended Vaccinations6 — 8 weeksDistemper, parvovirus10 — 12 weeksDHPP (vaccines for distemper, adenovirus [hepatitis], parainfluenza, and parvovirus)16 — 18 weeksDHPP, rabies12 — 16 monthsDHPP, rabies

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