Distemper is a highly contagious disease. Symptoms can include vomiting, diarrhea, fever and weight loss. 50% of dogs that contract distemper die. It is not transmissable to people.
Canine distemper is a highly contagious disease of carnivores caused by a paramyxovirus. The virus is widespread and mortality in juveniles is higher than in adults. The canine distemper virus is very resistant to cold and the majority of distemper cases in domestic dogs are seen in the fall and winter.
Typical signs of canine distemper seen in the domestic dog include respiratory and intestinal problems such as coughing, diarrhea, vomiting, nasal and ocular discharge, anorexia, and hyperkeratosis of the nasal planum and foot pads. Central nervous system signs may follow the above clinical signs.
Neurological disturbances are often seen such as aggressiveness, disorientation, lack of alertness, convulsive movements of the head and paws, and aimless wandering. There may be evidence of diarrhea, labored breathing and an unkempt appearance to the fur. Due to the diarrhea and vomiting, the animal may be dehydrated and exhibit excessive thirst. Weakness and emaciation have been associated with canine distemper.
Was the dog vaccinated against Distemper?? Shouldn't be an issue.
If you are the slightest bit concerened your dog has distemper or even parvo dont hesitate to get it looked at by a professional, both diseases are dtremental to a dog and the longetr you wait the more expensive they are to treat and the rate of death is greater.
Signs are seizures, vomiting, uncontrolled droolin (not foaming) not able to walk straight, shaking eyes and such. Its a BIG thing if you think he has it RUSH him to the vet--dont wai! the longer you dont do anything the more damage it can do. it effects the brain and the damage it does is irreversable. GET HIM TO A VET
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Distemper is a highly contagious disease. Symptoms can include vomiting, diarrhea, fever and weight loss. 50% of dogs that contract distemper die. It is not transmissable to people.
You mean Distemper?
Canine distemper is a highly contagious disease of carnivores caused by a paramyxovirus. The virus is widespread and mortality in juveniles is higher than in adults. The canine distemper virus is very resistant to cold and the majority of distemper cases in domestic dogs are seen in the fall and winter.
Typical signs of canine distemper seen in the domestic dog include respiratory and intestinal problems such as coughing, diarrhea, vomiting, nasal and ocular discharge, anorexia, and hyperkeratosis of the nasal planum and foot pads. Central nervous system signs may follow the above clinical signs.
Neurological disturbances are often seen such as aggressiveness, disorientation, lack of alertness, convulsive movements of the head and paws, and aimless wandering. There may be evidence of diarrhea, labored breathing and an unkempt appearance to the fur. Due to the diarrhea and vomiting, the animal may be dehydrated and exhibit excessive thirst. Weakness and emaciation have been associated with canine distemper.
Was the dog vaccinated against Distemper?? Shouldn't be an issue.
If you are the slightest bit concerened your dog has distemper or even parvo dont hesitate to get it looked at by a professional, both diseases are dtremental to a dog and the longetr you wait the more expensive they are to treat and the rate of death is greater.
I assume you mean distemper. Distemper causes diarrhea and vomiting in dogs and often an unwillingness to eat and lethargy.
Signs are seizures, vomiting, uncontrolled droolin (not foaming) not able to walk straight, shaking eyes and such. Its a BIG thing if you think he has it RUSH him to the vet--dont wai! the longer you dont do anything the more damage it can do. it effects the brain and the damage it does is irreversable. GET HIM TO A VET
Distemper is a very nasty disease and it DOES kill if you don't get your dog to the vet! Don't wait!
Do you mean distemper?
You can take him to the VET!!!!