How to deal with Canine Distemper Virus attack on a dog?
Canine distemper virus infection can be very dangerous. This is a fatal disease for which there is no proven cure. Baby dogs between the age of three months to six months are most vulnerable to the attack of this virus. In older dogs this infection is rare.
Only way to save your dog from the attack of this disease is getting your dog immunized against this disease. The vaccine for this disease is available for around 50 years and quite dependable.
This virus transmits through air. The disease caused by this virus damages gastrointestinal system, respiratory system and it also affects central nervous system of infected dog. Most of the time the affected dog dies from secondary bacterial infections or nervous system complications.
Not only this disease is incurable, detecting the virus in the bloodstream is also very difficult. Only an experienced animal expert can detect this disease from the associated symptoms.
When this disease is suspected only thing your vet can do is treating the symptoms as best as possible. He will advise you to make an environment for the dog that is comfortable and clean. And you should keep the eyes and ears of the dog free of discharge. And keep a close eye on your dog so that it is never dehydrated, and any new symptom can be treated at the very early stage.
As you already know, this virus transmits through air, so keep your other dogs at safe distance and take other necessary precautions as suggested by your vet.