3 Diseases That Mimic Canine Distemper
Some Diseases Resemble Distemper Symptoms Since Canine Distemper has three different stages of infection, it also comes with a variety of warning signs that oftentimes resemble other diseases. Throw in the fact that there’s no specific test to separate Distemper from other illnesses, the process of forming a correct diagnosis [...]
Do These 5 Things If Your Dog Has Nose Discharge Due to Distemper
5 Things That Can Help with Nose Discharge Nose discharge is one of the first signs that develop in dogs with Distemper. Since it usually leads to airway blockage, it can make it difficult for dogs to breathe normally. So as a dog owner, if you see mucus dripping down [...]
What If Distemper Progresses to Pneumonia?
Distemper Could Lead to Pneumonia The Canine Distemper Virus is a highly contagious, often fatal, viral disease that affects vulnerable dogs and puppies. Like any other illness, it causes the immune system to become weak, making infected canines more susceptible to developing secondary illnesses and infections. What makes Canine Distemper [...]
Vitamin B12: Why Do Cats with Feline Distemper Need It?
How Does Vitamin B12 Help Cats? Generally, cats get their daily dose of vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, from their diet since most commercial cat foods are high in vitamin B12. However, cats with Feline Distemper often lose their appetite, as well as their ability to properly absorb the [...]
Caring for a Dog with Neurological Distemper
Caring for a Dog with Neurological Distemper Canine Distemper is a serious, highly contagious viral disease in dogs. It has three phases of infection that affect three different areas in the body, namely the respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, and nervous system. That’s why symptoms can range from mild fever, vomiting, [...]
Blood Transfusion: When Do Dogs with Distemper Need It?
Blood Transfusion: When Do Dogs with Distemper Need It? Canine Distemper is a viral disease that has been around for quite a while. As a dog owner, you’ve probably heard a lot about it. Perhaps, online or from your veterinarian, given that Distemper shots are one of the most important [...]
What Happens If a Dog with Distemper Stops Eating?
What Happens If a Dog with Distemper Stops Eating? There’s no specific cure for Distemper, but the combination of supportive care and proper nutrition greatly helps infected dogs recover. However, what if the dog suddenly stops eating? How would they receive the vitamins and nutrients that their body needs to [...]
10 Facts About the Feline Distemper Virus
10 Facts About the Feline Distemper Virus Feline Distemper is a highly contagious, potentially fatal viral disease in cats. It can affect any cat, but kittens and unvaccinated young cats are more likely to become infected. In some cases, though, even vaccinated cats contract the Feline Distemper Virus. That’s because [...]
