Diagnosis and Management of Canine Distemper in Indigenous Dog

Abstract

Canine Distemper is one of the most dangerous and contagious viral disease a dog could contract. This is a typical multi system affecting illness that can severely affect the CNS in dogs. Ferrets, raccoons, big cats, and other animal species are also susceptible to the virus's pathogenicity. In different species, the disease's severity varies noticeably. It is also one of the most preventable diseases of the canine. Canine distemper (CD) can be transmitted through direct contact or airborne exposure. The aerosol droplets released by an infected dog or wild animal when it coughs, sneezes, or barks spread the disease to nearby animals and objects like food and water bowls. A dog showing typical neurological sign of CD was brought to the TTPHRC for treatment. After further diagnostic tests for confirmation doctors pointed the diagnosis to be Canine Distemper. The dog was provided with treatment but did not survive. Another two dog of the same owner showed the same signs and were diagnosed with CD after one week. They were treated with the same medications, where the first one died and the second one survived