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Distemper in stray dogs
11 unvaccinated stray dogs have been exposed to distemper for more than a week
Currently no signs or symptoms.
Can we administer multiple or standalone distemper vaccination to them at this stage
They are eating well and responding.
The other dog, yesterday who was eating and was active started having chewing gum fits randomly.
So I'm unsure how to help the other dogs that have not shown any symptoms yet.
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This is a veterinary concern â distemper vaccination in dogs needs to be administered by a vet. For the dogs with no symptoms yet, prompt vaccination (even post-exposure) may help reduce severity. The dog showing 'chewing gum fits' (jaw myoclonus) is showing classic distemper neurological signs â this is a bad prognostic sign.
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Contact a veterinarian or animal rescue organisation immediately. Vaccinate the asymptomatic dogs urgently. The dog with seizures needs urgent vet care â neurological distemper is often untreatable. Contact a local animal NGO like PETA India or Friendicoes for rapid vet assistance. Consult me on Practo for any human health queries.
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Administer vaccine immediately to all 11 dogs that are eating well and showing no symptoms and along with that start with immunity syrup
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Prophylactic treatment is one of the option
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Dr. G Krishna Reddy
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46 yrs exp
Bangalore
Better to relocate all the healthy dogs and go for vaccinating them. Booster dose after 21days
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Dr. Jani Harshkumar Dineshbhai
Veterinary Physician
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Separate Infected and healthy dogs. Clean the area with good disinfectant. Give Immunity booster, multivitamin and few days later give vaccine.
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