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Can dogs with distemper eat fruits?
Dogs with distemper can eat fruits. What dogs can eat before they get sick can also be eaten by dogs with distemper. Generally speaking, dogs with distemper who are willing to eat have a higher chance of recovery. Owners need to provide sufficient nutrition and create a suitable environment to help their dogs fight the disease when they are sick.
How long does the initial treatment of distemper last?
The initial treatment of distemper lasts about three months. Distemper is a long process, and it can take three months after the initial treatment to determine whether the dog has recovered from the danger of distemper. However, starting treatment from the initial stage can increase the probability of the dog's recovery and reduce the dog's mortality.
How to treat distemper in dogs?
Usually, non-specific therapy and supportive therapy are adopted. For common secondary bacterial infections of the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems, appropriate antibiotics such as amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium, cephalosporins, etc., should be selected while maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance in the body. If necessary, assisted treatment by inhalation can be adopted. For dogs with neurological symptoms, anticonvulsant drugs such as diazepam can be used to control them.
What should dogs with distemper eat?
If the dog is in the early stage of the disease and its appetite is acceptable, the owner is advised to feed the dog a suitable amount of high-protein substances, such as chicken, fish, beef, and prescription cans; if it is in the middle or late stage of the disease, the dog may refuse to eat due to gastrointestinal reactions and the worsening of the disease. It is recommended that the owner take the dog to the hospital for intravenous infusion to replenish the dog's nutrients and water.