Distemper is a risk to all dogs, but unvaccinated dogs and puppies under four months old are particularly susceptible to canine distemper. If your puppy shows any symptoms of distemper, call your vet immediately.
At what age are puppies most susceptible to distemper?
Young puppies, between 3 and 6 months of age, are most susceptible to the disease and are the most likely to die from it. However, non-immunized adult dogs are also highly susceptible to distemper. These older dogs often develop mild cases.
Can a 3 week old puppy survive distemper?
There is no cure for the distemper virus. Pups with severe symptoms usually die within a few weeks, unless hospitalized and given supportive care.
Can newborn puppies get distemper?
A pregnant dog can pass the distemper virus to her unborn puppies via the placenta. An infected dog or puppy can continue to shed the distemper virus for many months. In addition to unvaccinated dogs, puppies who are under four months old are at the highest risk of suffering with the symptoms of distemper.
What are the signs of distemper in a puppy?
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.
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