Signs and symptoms of canine distemper include: Fever. Nasal discharge. Eye discharge. Muscle twitching. Chewing-gum fits. Excessive saliva. Head tilt. Circling. Involuntary eye movements. Paralysis or partial paralysis. Seizures.
Can you tell if a dog had 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.
Can a dog recover from distemper?
It is entirely possible to recover from Canine Distemper Disease. Recovery is usually dependent upon the strength of the dog's immune system and the strain of distemper they have contracted. It can take up to 2 months to fully recover.
How does a dog act with distemper?
The first symptom of distemper in dogs is usually watery to pus-like discharge from his eyes, followed by fever, loss of appetite, and clear nasal discharge.
How long do dogs live with distemper?
If the nervous system is affected, most pets decease within days. The mortality rate for this disease is 30% – 80%, yet the few pets who survive CDV can have permanent nervous system damage such as chorea (persistent nervous muscular twitches) and seizures.
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