Sunday, June 7, 2009

Distemper

What is it: A highly contagious, airborne virus.

Affects: Canine respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems.

Signs and Symptoms:

  • Early symptoms - “cold” - runny eyes and nose, fever, cough, and often diarrhoea.
  • Later - Nervous twitching, paralysis, and seizures / convulsions.

Treatment: No successful treatment.

Control and Prevention:

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