How to treat early stage canine distemper in dogs

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

How to treat early stage canine distemper in dogs

Initial treatment methods for canine distemper:

1. In the early stage of canine distemper, it is necessary to use canine distemper monoclonal antibodies, canine interferon and other drugs in time. to inhibit viral replication.

2. Infection control drugs need to be used, such as drugs containing ceftiofur sodium, amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium and other ingredients.

3. If you have a severe cough, you can use drugs containing aminophylline, caracin and other ingredients.

Methods to identify whether a dog has canine distemper:

1. The simplest method: use a canine distemper test paper to check whether the dog has canine distemper.

2. Measure body temperature to see if there is bidirectional fever: Usually canine distemper is no different from a common cold at the beginning. Check the dog's temperature every six hours to see if it has a fever in the morning and evening and is better at noon. An increase in body temperature in the morning and evening is an obvious characteristic of canine distemper.

3. Cracked paw pads and nose: Many dogs in the early stages of canine distemper have this condition, which is very different from a cold.