Avrelsg (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

is it zoonotic?

KommandantKavu (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

@DiamondSutraPress The other reply is right, however chances are it could be a kidney issue. That's often times a first indicator of kidney issues.

DCoffey2388 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

If you have a dog you suspect has distemper, immediately take it to a proper veternarian. There is no good substitute for proper medical care as soon as possible.

mkreed57 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

if you give the sdog the distimper shot after thay already have the distimper does it help or does it stop the simptoms

misssweetbabylove123 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

poor baby xx

speedbumpalley2000 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Our rescue group had one case of distemper. Luckily our Lola survived but only after $1,200 in meds, 14 days of SubQ IV fluids, 10 days of eating absolutely nothing and 6 months of recovery. She never had seizures (that we saw) nor did she have any blindness or neuro damage occur. She is a very lucky dog and is now in a wonderful adoptive home. At one point the width of her lower back was only the width of the her spinal column. The day she ate her first bite of food was a joyous day for us all.

sickbxy (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Dog can die at any point in disease, neuro signs can take up to 16 weeks to surface not all dogs show neuro signs, virus is shed at day 3 and has been known to be shed up to 16 weeks postinfection with or with clinical signs. Survival/ time-line is highly dependent on dog and strain of virus. Mortality can exceed 50% (+/-20%) of dogs who show neuro signs plus additional mortality from secondary infections. Good read on this topic Infectious Disease Management in Shelter Animals Wiley-Blackwell

beagler45 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

im pretty sure its in a 7 way vaccination for parvo and stuff but youd have to check wit a vet im not positive

catherinlaura (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

hace como un mes conocimos a un perrito que tenia estos sintomas lo alimentamos y lo dejabamos dormir afuera de niuestra casa y a veces nuestra perrita tenia contacto con el .....ayer nos entreamos que el perrito callejero habia muerto de distemper y ahora hemos otafdo que mi perrita tiembla y no quiere comer ni moverse de la cama ......justo la estamos llevando para que la vea el doctor.....esperem,os que todo salga bien

kzap (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

After the neurological signs show up how long till recovery? I mean how long before you know the dog survived the virus?