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Distemper, Respiratory Infection, Pneumonia, Eating and Walking Fine, Hind Leg Twitching at Night, Pus Eye Discharge
Distemper is severe; respiratory/pneumonia types need nebulization and anti-inflammatories plus distemper monoclonal antibody, interferon and serum for 5-7 days. Hind-leg twitching suggests nerve damage that may be lifelong but manageable.
How do I know a dog has recovered from parvovirus?
Recovery signs include returning appetite and energy, normal stools, and stable temperature. Lab tests showing rising antibody levels confirm recovery. Watch for these improvements over time.
How Can I Prevent Infectious Diseases in Dogs?
Dog infectious diseases spread via air, food, direct contact. Prevention: vaccinate promptly to raise antibody levels, then do antibody testing; avoid contact with strays and don't let them lick/sniff randomly; occasionally feed protein- and vitamin-rich foods to boost resistance.
What happens if an unvaccinated dog goes outside?
An unvaccinated dog outdoors faces many health risks because low antibodies let it catch distemper, infectious hepatitis, rabies and other diseases that can be life-threatening. Vaccinate early and avoid outings before that; if it must go out, keep it in a safe, clean environment away from other dogs and wildlife.
How can I check whether my Golden Retriever has been vaccinated?
If the Golden is adopted, ask the previous owner and request the vaccination record book noting dates and vaccine types. If unsure, take it to a vet for an antibody test that measures immunity. Vaccines prevent common diseases like distemper, rabies and infectious hepatitis; if unvaccinated, get it done at a proper clinic.
My kitten’s first vaccine was July 13; the second should be Aug 3-8, but it keeps having runny nose and tears, no improvement off meds, and the vet says wait until well. Now medicated again, delaying vaccines; will this affect it, and must it restart from dose 1? Also the cat has been slightly balding since last week with stuff on its body; the vet says not ringworm, small blisters at ear base/back, not eczema, just observe.
Waiting until well before vaccinating ensures best immune response. If the interval is exceeded, check antibody levels first to decide whether to restart or just catch up—the plan depends on the cat and titers, so discuss with the vet. The ear-base/back blisters may be skin disease; if no improvement, do a skin scraping. Boost immunity and protect the area from scratching.
My dog suddenly stopped eating, is listless, and the whites of its eyes are a bit red. There is no veterinary hospital nearby—is there any medication I can give?
Not eating, low spirits and red eyes may indicate fever; take its temperature (adult rectal 37.5-39.2°C, puppy 38.5-39.5°C). If over 39.5°C it is a fever—cool with diluted alcohol on paw pads, belly and ears. If unvaccinated it may be distemper; test with a strip and use monoclonal antibody, interferon and serum plus amoxicillin-clavulanate and nerve-support vitamins.
Is this puppy having a rabies outbreak? Please see the video.
There is no video content here, and a single video alone cannot confirm whether a dog has rabies. To diagnose rabies, you can make a preliminary judgment from clinical signs and further analyze antibody titers in the dog's cerebrospinal fluid.
What blood types do cats have?
Cat blood types are mainly A, B, and AB, with A the most common, B limited to certain mostly foreign breeds, and AB rare. Type is decided by two genes, A dominant and B recessive. Different types need care in transfusion and breeding to avoid incompatibility or antibody reactions.
What happens if a dog gets different brands or types of vaccines?
Within schedule, different brands usually cause no reaction. But vaccines are inactivated or live; same type/brand is recommended. If mixed types/brands cause lethargy, poor appetite, or allergy, see a vet to check antibodies.