Distemper should be treated before it's too late, and once it progresses to neurological symptoms, it can be very difficult for a dog to cure.
Symptoms of distemper include coughing, thick runny nose, anorexia, vomiting, depression, and even neurological symptoms.
The principle of treatment for distemper is to inhibit the proliferation of the virus, control secondary infections, and necessary symptomatic treatment. Inhibition of viral proliferation mainly uses monoclonal antibodies to canine distemper, high-valence immune serum and other biological agents.
At the same time, the rational use of canine interferon also has a certain positive effect on the inhibition of viral proliferation. Control of bacterial secondary infections of the respiratory and digestive tracts is mainly systemic application of drugs containing ceftriaxone, ampicillin and other components. If the dog shows signs of dehydration due to diarrhea, it is also necessary to replenish body fluids and electrolytes.
For dogs that have developed neurological symptoms, the clinical manifestations of which are convulsions, moaning, and paddling of the limbs, it is recommended that the necessary valium treatment be given, but the treatment is of little significance, and the symptoms usually deteriorate further, which can lead to death in severe cases.
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