As the virus attacks the nervous system, infected dogs develop circling behavior, head tilt, muscle twitches, convulsions with jaw chewing movements and salivation (“chewing gum fits”), seizures, and partial or complete paralysis.
What are the stages of distemper?
What are the stages of distemper?Weepy eyes and nasal discharge.Coughing.Loss of appetite.Lethargy.
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.
Are dogs with distemper in pain?
Distemper can cause long-lasting seizures and chronic severe pneumonia that is very painful and difficult to manage, even with medical supportive care. The disease can shed in dogs for up to six months, which makes isolation difficult and increases the likelihood for infectious spread.
What are six acute signs of distemper in dogs?
Signs and symptoms of canine distemper include:Fever.Nasal discharge.Eye discharge.Lethargy.Sneezing.Coughing.Difficulty breathing.Vomiting.
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