El distemper is a disease which manifests itself especially during winter, due to the low temperatures and humidity of the environment. It is a problem that can manifest itself little by little in dogs, but in the long run it can become a serious disease, which must be treated as soon as possible so that it does not get worse.
In puppies and older dogs there is an even greater risk for the disease gets worse, so you have to take special care. You have to know the symptoms of distemper to be able to recognize this problem and tackle it as soon as possible with a visit to the vet.
The first days of the incubation of the disease there are certain symptoms. However, it must be said that these can be confused with many other diseases. The fever usually appears six days after infection, and with it apathy also appears in the dog, which rests a lot, does not want to play, eat or drink. This causes them to become dehydrated in many cases, something that can be dangerous for puppies and older dogs.
Later other symptoms appear such as respiratory problems, which are the most significant. They have a deep, constant cough, runny nose, and trouble breathing. They may also have diarrhea and vomiting. In this phase, it is already very necessary to take them to the vet for a treatment and keep them in places where there is no humidity.
In the last phase it can affect the nervous system, causing paralysis or spasms, and your life may be in danger. However, we will have realized long before that the dog has this disease. It is transmitted by a virus that is transmitted when the dog comes in contact with fluids or waste from another infected animal. It is a resistant virus, and the best way for the dog to be protected is to have the vaccines up to date.