Canine distemper is an infectious disease in dogs. This disease has a high mortality rate and is difficult to cure. The first symptoms of dogs infected with canine distemper will appear in the eyes. There will be more eye mucus than usual, the nose will be dry, and some will also have... These symptoms are somewhat similar to a dog's cold. At the same time, its foot pads will become thicker and harder, and its body temperature will also rise.
1. What is canine distemper
Canine distemper is a wasting disease that often occurs in young children and endangers the lives of puppies, especially puppies that have not received complete vaccinations. This virus The pathogenic power of the dog is very strong. Not only that, it can also cause many secondary diseases. In the early stage of the disease, the dog will behave as before and the appetite will not be greatly affected. From this point on, it is usually difficult for the owner to Found that the dog is sick
2. What are the symptoms of canine distemper
For dogs infected with canine distemper, the first symptoms will appear in the eyes, and there will be more eye mucus than usual, and the nose When the dog is healthy, the moist nose will become dry, and some may even have runny nose. These symptoms are somewhat similar to a dog's cold. At the same time, its foot pads will also become thicker and harder. If the temperature is measured, the dog will have a fever. This kind of fever The pattern is that high fever will occur twice in a row within a few days, each lasting two or three days. As the disease progresses, other symptoms will gradually appear, such as lack of energy and poorer appetite, until the dog's appetite disappears and he stops eating completely. At this time, the dog's condition is very serious.
Canine distemper is a very serious infectious disease. Owners must pay attention to it. If you find that your dog has relevant symptoms, please seek medical treatment in time.