Preventing Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) in Dogs

Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) is a very  highly communicable viral disease that affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems of dogs and other carnivores. CDV can lead to severe illness and will leads to death, especially in puppies, non-vaccinated dogs, and immunocompromised pets.

 What Is Canine Distemper?

Canine Distemper Virus is a serious and common viral infection in canines which  spread through direct contact with an infected dogs or by exposure to airborne respiratory secretions. The virus can also survive on tools, bedding, and surfaces if they are not properly cleaned or disinfected.

Symptoms that occurs :-

1. Fever, continues howling.
   
2. Nasal and eye discharge.
   
3. Coughing.
   
4. Vomiting and diarrhea.
   
5. Neurological changes (tremors, seizures,Jerking muscles.)
   

While treatment focuses on supportive care, there is no specific antiviral cure  which is why prevention is essential.

Canine Distemper Prevention

1. Vaccination most effective protection

Vaccination is the base of distemper prevention. DHPP/DA2PP vaccine is considered a core vaccine for all dogs and is recommended at all life stages. 

 Puppy:
• Start vaccine series at the age of 42days.
Full grown or adults dogs:
• If older than 3.5 months and non-vaccinated, give 2 doses spaced 3 to  4 weeks apart
• yearly boosters as advised by your vet.

Consistency in vaccination reduces the risk of spreading infection and plays a key role in protection of entire canine community.

2. Hygiene strictness .

To help stop the virus from spreading:

3. Strategies for Preventing Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) in Dogs

• Disinfect surfaces regularly by using lick safe or pets friendly cleaning agents.
  
• Clean shared spaces and tools that frequently use (bowls, bedding, toys)
  
• Maintain good sanitation in kennels and dog-friendly areas.

4. Isolate of Sick Dog.

If your dog shows any symptoms of CDV or is results positive:

• First step is to isolating that dog from healthy pets.
  
• Continue isolation of that dog until your vet confirms that the dog is no longer contagious.
  
• This will reduces the risk of spreading CDV in homes, boarding facilities, and public spaces.
  

 Final Thoughts.

Prevention of CDV is entirely possible with the proper vaccination, good hygiene and cleanliness, and responsible pet parenting . For more queries about vaccination schedules and canine distemper please contact us or visit us anytime.

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Address: Veer Sawarkar Marg, Opposite Sakti Medicos, Subhash Nagar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248002, India 

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