Canine Distemper Sequelae: What They Are and How to Treat Them
📝 Summary
Canine distemper, commonly called dog distemper, is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus, generally occurring in puppies. Early clinical signs are similar to a pet dog's cold, so many new owners overlook it and delay treatment. With early effective treatment, the dog can be cured.
1 Overview
I. What Are the Symptoms of Dog Distemper
From clinical experience, we generally divide canine distemper into three types: digestive, neurological, and eczematous. The general symptom is respiratory obstruction, leading to breathing difficulty, then coughing and runny nose.
II. Canine Distemper Sequelae
1. Digestive sequelae. Because dogs with distemper usually have severe gastrointestinal symptoms, after recovery the stomach is often affected and hard to restore – the digestive tract visibly shrinks, appetite decreases, and enthusiasm for food drops. Nutrient absorption from food also decreases, so the dog’s later development is poor.
2. Neurological distemper sequelae. If it was neurological distemper, after recovery the more obvious sequel is dizziness – the head shakes from time to time during normal eating or walking, and reactions are not as sharp as before.
3. Eczematous distemper sequelae. In fact, this type of distemper sequel needs more understanding: once the dog lives in a damp, hot environment, eczema is more likely to appear.
III. How to Treat Dog Distemper Sequelae
Because the intestines are damaged, there are requirements for food. Food should be fresh, clean, light, and not greasy; because absorption is slow, nutritional supplements the body needs should be added beyond food. Neurological diseases usually have no specific cure and generally rely on medication control and traditional Chinese acupuncture. Keep the environment sanitary, clean, and dry, and clean utensils regularly.
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