Distemper is a viral disease that, in theory, can affect dogs of any age, but most often puppies under one year old can get sick with it. This is due to fragile immunity, intensive growth, tooth change and many other factors. The carriers of the virus can be birds, other animals, insects, humans. The most acute disease develops in unvaccinated puppies at a time when walking on the street begins. There is no specific cure for viral distemper. A number of measures are being carried out that are aimed at reducing side effects and restoring the affected organs.
Instructions
Step 1
The first signs of distemper may be: lack of appetite, anxiety or lethargy, dry nose, or profuse discharge from the nose and eyes. The dog tries to hide, to hide in a corner, does not respond to the call of the owner. Diarrhea, vomiting, fever, seizures, epileptic seizures, and fainting may be present. In the cutaneous form, the entire body is covered with blisters.
Step 2
As soon as the first signs of the disease appear, immediately contact a veterinary clinic or call a specialist at home. The plague can be lightning-fast, and the slightest delay will lead to the death of the animal.
Step 3
The virus infects all tissues and organs of the body, and therefore treatment is aimed at maintaining vital functions. The veterinarian will administer urotropine, glucose, sodium chloride, calcium gluconate, diphenhydramine, ascorbic acid to the dog. The solution is injected intravenously using a jet or drip method.
Step 4
Depending on the condition of the animal and the damage to certain organs, proserin, furosemide, midocalm, strychnine, finlipsin, as well as antibiotics: norsulfazole, gentamicin, chloramphenicol, etc. can be prescribed.
Step 5
Additionally, a specific serum, immunomodulators, vitamins are introduced. Distemper treatment is carried out within two to three weeks.
Step 6
During the period of treatment, the dog can be given cottage cheese, ground beef, egg, milk.
Step 7
The traditional method of treating distemper is that ordinary vodka is poured into the dog's mouth. Depending on the weight of the dog, the dose can be from 100 to 300 g. Very often this method helps, but does not guarantee recovery. This is most often done in villages and practiced on simple yard dogs.
Step 8
For the prevention of distemper, a puppy should be vaccinated at the age of 2, 5-3 months. For the vaccination, you need to contact a veterinary clinic.
