How is canine distemper spread? Puppies and dogs most often become infected through airborne exposure (through sneezing or coughing) to the virus from an infected dog or wild animal. The virus can also be transmitted by shared food and water bowls and equipment.
What triggers distemper?
Causes of Canine Distemper Canine distemper is caused by the paramyxovirus virus. Animals get infected from contact with infected urine, blood, saliva, or respiratory droplets. Of these, transmission usually happens through droplets. It can be spread through coughing and sneezing or contaminated food and water bowls.
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 would I know if my dog has distemper?
The main clinical signs are diarrhea, vomiting, thick yellow discharge from the eyes and nose, cough and, in severe cases, seizures and neurological signs. Dogs that recover from the disease are often left with persistent nervous muscular twitches and recurrent (repeated) seizures.
How do you prevent distemper in dogs?
Preventing Canine Distemper1Make sure your puppy gets the full series of distemper vaccinations.2Keep distemper vaccinations up-to-date throughout your dog's life and avoid any gaps in vaccinations.3Keep your dog away from infected animals and wildlife.4Vaccinate pet ferrets for distemper.
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