When a dog has canine distemper and is trying to save itself, you can use canine distemper monoclonal antibodies to inhibit virus reproduction, and at the same time, give antibiotics such as amoxicillin and doxycycline to prevent secondary bacterial infections. In addition, symptomatic treatment is also required. If the dog has a high fever, antipyretic injections are required. If symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea occur, the dog needs to be given oral antivomiting and antidiarrheal drugs, and attention should be paid to replenishing the body with water and nutrients to avoid severe dehydration.
Canine distemper is a relatively serious infectious disease with a high mortality rate. The general treatment method is divided into the following five steps.
First, use biological agents, such as interferon and interleukin.
Second, use antibacterial drugs, such as streptomycin and penicillin.
Third, use antiviral drugs, such as Virusin.
Fourth, supplement nutrition, such as vitamins, nutritional paste, glucose, etc.
Fifth, keep warm and avoid eating and drinking.
It is usually not recommended for owners to treat themselves and take medication at home, because canine distemper has a rapid onset, strong contagion, and high mortality. It is a serious infectious disease that seriously threatens the life of dogs, and the course of the disease varies. If If dogs do not receive timely treatment, most of them will have a poor prognosis or die.
How to disinfect a dog with canine distemper
Since the canine distemper virus is transmitted in a special way, mainly through the respiratory tract, in addition to using special disinfectants for pets In addition to spraying disinfectant water on the environment and object surfaces, it also needs to be disinfected through ultraviolet disinfection vehicles. Since ultraviolet disinfection vehicles cause serious damage to the eyes of animals, relevant people or animals must be groomed in time. Finally, it is recommended not to feed new animals within six months to avoid infection.
Signs of improvement in canine distemper
Symptoms of improvement in canine distemper virus usually include a reduction in respiratory symptoms, a reduction in eye and nose secretions, Reduced cough frequency, etc. In addition, the dog's body temperature gradually returns to normal, no increase in body temperature occurs, and the dog's mental appetite will also recover. Since the neurological symptoms of canine distemper virus have a certain incubation period, convulsions may appear after the dog recovers. If your dog has convulsions, it is recommended to consult a pet doctor promptly and use anti-epileptic drugs.Get treatment.