FAQ

Animals with distemper may exhibit fever, eye and nasal discharge, coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, neurological signs, and thickened footpads or nose.

The first symptom of distemper is usually fever, appearing 3 to 6 days after infection.

Canine distemper is triggered by the canine distemper virus (CDV), which spreads through direct contact, airborne droplets, and contaminated objects.

A dog with distemper may live from a few weeks to several months depending on the severity of the disease, immune response, and medical care provided.

Canine distemper cannot be cured at home and requires immediate veterinary care; home care should only support symptoms under veterinarian guidance.

Conditions with similar symptoms such as kennel cough, parvovirus, and other respiratory or neurological infections can be mistaken for canine distemper.

Symptoms of canine distemper in dogs include fever, eye and nasal discharge, coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and neurological signs like seizures or paralysis as the disease progresses.

Yes, dogs can eat fresh pears in moderation if seeds, core, stems, and leaves are removed.

A dry nose in dogs can result from normal factors like sleep, weather, age, breed traits, or mild dehydration, but it may also signal allergies, sunburn, infections, autoimmune diseases, or underlying health problems.

Yes, pears can upset a dog’s stomach if fed in excess or not prepared properly.