Introduction to American Cocker Spaniel symptoms and treatment methods:
Symptoms:
The symptoms shown by the American Cocker Spaniel in the early stages of canine distemper are very similar to those of a cold, mainly loss of appetite, abnormal secretions in the nasal cavity, abnormal secretions from the corners of the eyes, and staged fever. It will even reach around 40 degrees in two days, and then the body temperature will gradually return to normal, but it will rise again soon.
In the later stages of canine distemper, American Cocker Spaniels may develop corneal ulcers, rice-sized red spots, purulent papules, and edema on the skin of the lower abdomen and groin. At this time, the Cocker Spaniel will also develop Accompanied by vomiting, foul-smelling stools, loose stools, and sometimes blood and bubbles in the stools.
A week after the American Cocker Spaniel is sick, symptoms of epilepsy will also appear. The dog’s lips and eyelids will twitch violently. In severe cases, there may even be collisions, collisions, and even mouth attacks. Vomiting white hair, falling to the ground and convulsing, etc.
Treatment:
Canine distemper must be treated by a doctor as soon as possible. If you are unfortunately infected with the virus, it can be completely cured by using immune serum and antibacterial drugs in the early stages of the disease. Whether you are hospitalized or treated at home, you need to prepare a warm place for it. Dry living environment, the most important thing is to take the dog to vaccinate during the puppy period, avoid going out during the epidemic period, and do not come into contact with sick dogs, excrement, or vomit.
So far, there is no definite drug treatment for canine distemper. When dogs show obvious symptoms, the prognosis is usually poor. Even if the dog with a small tree can survive it, it will be difficult for the rest of his life. bring certain impact. The treatment method generally adopted is symptomatic therapy to prevent continued infection and reduce death. In the early stage of the disease, subcutaneous or intramuscular injection of anti-canine distemper hyperimmune serum can have a certain effect.
To prevent dogs from continuing to get sick, you can also take broad-spectrum antibiotics such as erythromycin, gentamicin, chloramphenicol, kanamycin, etc., which can improve the condition. In order to prevent dogs from becoming dehydrated, they also need to be given supplements. Glucose solution and electrolytes.
What are the treatments for canine distemper in American Cocker Spaniels? All in all, the most important way to treat canine distemper in Cocker Spaniels is to treat them with the right medicine, that is, to use whatever symptoms appear. No matter which treatment method is adopted, they must pay attention to their daily diet and cannot feed them casually.
