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.
How do I know if my dog has distemper?
Signs and symptoms of canine distemper include:1Fever.2Nasal discharge.3Eye discharge.4Lethargy.5Sneezing.6Coughing.7Difficulty breathing.8Vomiting.Canine Distemper - Healthy Dogs - Pet WebMD
What are the stages of distemper?
What are the stages of distemper?Weepy eyes and nasal discharge.Coughing.Loss of appetite.Lethargy.Distemper in dogs: prevention, symptoms and more 1 min read
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 do you rule out distemper?
Positive antibody titers in CSF can confirm the diagnosis of cerebral distemper. The virus can also be detected in CSF using PCR. If cerebral distemper is suspected, always consider submitting a CSF sample along with serum (clotted blood) for distemper serology (serum neutralization test).
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