What Every Dog Owner Needs To Know About……Canine Distempers

What Every Dog Owner Needs To Know About……Canine Distempers?

If there one canine disease which strikes fear into the minds of pet owners it is canine distemper. It is a serious condition which spreads rapidly through infected individuals and can affect many internal functions. If left untreated canine distemper can be fatal and even dogs who survive can be left with life-long ongoing symptoms.

Causes of Canine Distemper

Canine distemper is caused by a virus from the family paramyxovirus. It is considered closely-related to the human measles virus but can cause far more damage in dogs.There are a number of ways in which canine distemper may be transmitted from one animal to another. The first of these is through direct contact with the body fluids of an infected individual; urine, saliva or blood are all possible transmission sources.

A second way in which infection may arise is by inhaling the virus after an infected individual has sneezed or coughed.

Note that distemper can infect a range of different species; not just dogs. Examples can include ferrets and, in some countries, animals such as raccoons and wolves. Transmission from other species is therefore possible, though unvaccinated stray dogs that become infected then mix with domestic pets are arguably one of the primary vectors.

Canine Distemper Symptoms

The virus which causes the symptoms we know as canine distemper can affect a wide range of bodily systems. Early symptoms of canine distemper can include “cold-like” features; coughing, sneezing, running eyes and nasal discharge for example.

Canine Distemper Detection 

Quicking Canine Distemper Virus Ag Test is based on sandwich lateral flow immunochromatographic assay. The test device has a testing window. The testing window has an invisible T (test) zone and C (control) zone. When sample is applied into the sample hole on the device, the liquid will laterally flow on the surface of the test strip. If there is enough Distemper antigen in the sample, a visible T band will appear. The C band should always appear after a sample is applied, indicating a valid result. By this means, the device can accurately indicate the presence of Canine Distemper antigen in the sample.

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