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Cracking the Code of Canine Distemper: Diagnosis and Treatment

Veterinary Webinar: Cracking the Code of Canine Distemper: Diagnosis and Treatment | Bioguard Join Dr. Anastasia Hanny Irawan, a Bioguard Technical Specialist and esteemed animal disease expert, for a comprehensive webinar on Canine Distemper Virus (CDV). This highly contagious multi-systemic viral disease targets dogs' respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems, manifesting symptoms from fever and discharge to severe seizures and paralysis. Dr. Irawan elucidates CDV's etiology as a single-stranded RNA virus (Morbillivirus canis), also known as "hard pad disease" due to hyperkeratosis of the footpads and nose. Discover its remarkably broad host range, driven by easy mutation in the hemagglutinin gene, noting the heightened susceptibility of young, unvaccinated puppies (3-6 months old) and dolichocephalic breeds. The session explores CDV transmission via direct contact, aerosol, and bodily fluids, emphasizing its environmental susceptibility to heat, drying, and common disinfectants. Gain critical insights into its pathogenesis, from initial replication in lymphatic tissues to systemic spread affecting multiple organ systems, leading to diverse clinical signs such as biphasic fever, mucopurulent nasal/ocular discharge, coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, skin lesions, and chronic neurological issues like "chewing gum fits" (distemper myoclonus) and paralysis. The webinar details diagnostic tools including patient history, clinical signs, radiology (chest X-ray for pneumonia), PCR testing (featuring Bioguard's Q mini platform for rapid 90-minute in-clinic results), and rapid antigen/antibody tests, alongside their inherent diagnostic limitations and potential for false positives/negatives. Since no specific antiviral for CDV currently exists, treatment centers on symptomatic and supportive care. Dr. Irawan outlines strategies such as appropriate antibiotics for secondary bacterial infections (e.g., amoxicillin, doxycycline, azithromycin), anti-emetics (e.g., metoclopramide), anti-diarrheals, analgesics, anticonvulsants (e.g., phenobarbital, diazepam), eye ointments, and vital supportive measures like IV fluid therapy, nutritional aid, oxygen supplementation, and nebulization for respiratory distress, while strongly advising against systemic steroids due to their immunosuppressive effects. Prognosis for CDV is guarded, with case fatality rates ranging from 30-80%. Recovered dogs may, unfortunately, suffer from "old dog distemper," characterized by persistent neurological symptoms like muscular twitches or seizures, even years after initial recovery. Prevention remains paramount: Dr. Irawan emphasizes strict vaccination protocols following American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) guidelines for puppies and adult dogs, mandatory quarantine for new dogs, avoiding contact with infected animals (e.g., separating infectious and non-infectious wards in clinics), limiting exposure to wildlife, and maintaining rigorous hygiene in kennels, shelters, and communal dog spaces. Empower yourself with this expert knowledge to effectively manage and prevent Canine Distemper, safeguarding canine health. For more information about Bioguard products and upcoming educational content, follow us on our social media channels! #CanineDistemper #CDV #DogHealth #VeterinaryMedicine #PetCare #DogVaccination #CanineDiseases #ViralInfection #Bioguard #DrAnastasiaHannyIrawan #VetWebinar #DogSymptoms #NeurologicalDisorders #HardPadDisease #DistemperDiagnosis #DistemperTreatment #PuppyHealth #AnimalDiseasePrevention #Morbillivirus #Paramyxoviridae #PCRtest #RapidTest #SymptomaticTreatment #VeterinaryEducation #DogOwners #AnimalHealth #ContagiousDisease #RespiratoryDisease #GastrointestinalDisease #OldDogDistemper #CanineVaccine #Pathophysiology #ClinicalSigns #Prognosis #BioguardCorporation #PetHealthExpert #InfectiousDisease #VaccinationProtocol #CanineNeurology 0:00 Welcome & Speaker Introduction 2:28 CDV History & Etiology (Hard Pad Disease) 6:54 Viral Structure & Global CDV Spread 9:30 CDV Host Range & Dog Susceptibility 14:41 Transmission & Environmental Survival 17:05 CDV Pathogenesis & Clinical Manifestations 29:27 Diagnostic Tools & Test Interpretations 39:01 Symptomatic Treatment & Supportive Care 46:49 Prognosis & "Old Dog Distemper" Syndrome 48:16 Prevention, Vaccination & Control Strategies Follow us ✓ 《Bioguard Website》 https://www.bioguardlabs.com/ ✓ 《Bioguard facebook》   / bioguardca   ✓ 《Bioguard instagram》  / bioguard.animalcare