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How to Use a Canine Distemper Test Kit
A canine distemper (CDV) test strip gives a quick yes-or-no reading from a small sample of serum, eye discharge, or nasal fluid. Collect the sample correctly, follow the strip's steps, and treat any positive result as a veterinary emergency.
Symptoms and Treatment of Canine Distemper
Canine distemper is a highly contagious disease caused by the canine distemper virus (CDV). It is extremely infectious, has a high incidence, varied clinical signs, and easily leads to mixed and secondary infection with other bacteria and viruses; mortality can reach 80%. Recovered animals often keep sequelae such as paralysis, convulsions, and epilepsy.