Does canine distemper cause fever? What is the temperature change of a dog suffering from canine distemper?

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Sarah Johnson

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Does canine distemper cause fever? What is the temperature change of a dog suffering from canine distemper?

Does dog distemper cause fever?

Canine distemper causes fever. Canine distemper is also called canine distemper. Dogs suffering from canine distemper will have symptoms such as loss of appetite or not eating at all, lethargy, and elevated body temperature. The dog's body temperature changes in a biphasic heat pattern. The dog's body temperature will first rise to 39-41 degrees for 1-3 days, then gradually subside, and finally approach normal temperature. A rise in body temperature will occur again a few days later, and in severe cases, the dog may die. Canine distemper needs to be treated at an early stage. If the best time is missed, it will not be cured.