The main difference between canine distemper and canine distemper lies in the different symptoms of infection, the different parts of the infection, and the different sources of infection. First of all, canine distemper mainly presents respiratory symptoms, which may appear similar to colds, while canine distemper mainly presents digestive tract symptoms, which may appear similar to ordinary gastroenteritis. Secondly, canine distemper mainly harms the respiratory and nervous systems of dogs, while parvovirus mainly attacks the digestive tract of dogs. Finally, distemper is a disease caused by the canine distemper virus, while parvovirus is caused by the parvovirus. Both diseases are serious and infectious diseases. It is recommended to seek medical treatment in time. The earlier the treatment, the higher the dog’s survival rate.
1. The symptoms of infection are different
Canine distemper mainly presents respiratory symptoms, while canine distemper mainly presents digestive tract symptoms.
1. Canine distemper
When dogs get canine distemper, they will have symptoms similar to colds in the early stage, such as coughing, runny nose, sneezing, elevated body temperature, and lack of energy. Abnormal phenomena such as excessive eye discharge and poor appetite are different. The difference is that canine distemper is also accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea. Especially when dogs that have not been vaccinated or are in the process of vaccination show cold-like symptoms, a doctor needs to check whether they are infected with canine distemper virus.
2. Parvovirus
Dogs infected with parvovirus will develop enteritis type and myocarditis type, and most of them are enteritis type. Enteritis type will cause symptoms such as depression, loss of appetite, abnormal body temperature, continuous vomiting, diarrhea, etc. It is similar to ordinary gastroenteritis. In severe cases, symptoms such as blood in the stool, dehydration, and shock may occur. Myocarditis type will cause symptoms such as low energy, drowsiness, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, etc. In severe cases, difficulty breathing or even suffocation may occur. Once the owner notices that the dog has the above symptoms, it is recommended to consult a doctor immediately for medication.
2. Different parts of the infection
Canine distemper mainly harms the dog’s respiratory system and nervous system, while parvovirus mainly attacks the dog’s digestive tract.
1. Canine distemper
After dogs are infected with canine distemper, it mainly harms the respiratory system and nervous system. The main clinical manifestations are depression, decreased appetite and drinking desire, purulent discharge from the eyes, purulent nasal discharge, vomiting and other symptoms. As the disease progresses, dogs will develop some neurological symptoms. Once many dogs begin to develop neurological symptoms, even if they are treated well in the later stages,, it will also leave neurological sequelae.
2. Parvovirus
Parvovirus mainly attacks the digestive tract of dogs, especially the mucosa and villi of the small intestine, so most dogs infected with parvovirus will have varying degrees of symptoms. Symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stools and small intestinal mucosal shedding.
3. Different sources of infection
Canine distemper is a disease caused by canine distemper virus, while parvovirus is caused by parvovirus.
1. Canine distemper
Canine distemper is caused by the canine distemper virus, which is highly contagious and has a mortality rate of more than 80%. Sick dogs are the main source of infection. They can be transmitted directly or indirectly, through contact with the nasal fluid, saliva, blood, etc. of sick dogs. They can also be infected through respiratory tract through droplets, or if you touch a healthy dog without washing your hands after touching a sick dog, it is also extremely easy. Infect.
2. Parvovirus
Dog parvovirus is caused by parvovirus infection, which is fatal to dogs, especially puppies. It is mainly spread through the secretions of sick dogs, and is usually contracted through contact with the feces, urine, vomitus, secretions, etc. of sick animals.