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My dog has canine distemper. Is there a cure and what can I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Male | 1 year and 1 month old

i just discovered that my dog has cinomose and i wanted to know is there is a cure and what can i do to help him cause i dont want to loose him.

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 6th, 2016

Unfortunately this is a serious viral disease which can cause lasting neurological damage. The treatment for CDV (infection with canine distemper virus) is supportive, there is no cure other than the body of Nasus fighting it himself. We can only help him fight it. Vaccination can prevent a dog from getting an infection with CDV. Here is more information: http://www.center.vet.br/cinomose.html

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on

    I'm very sorry Nasus has distemper (cinomose). Unfortunately, there is no cure for distemper, only supportive treatment. Treatment given depends on the symptoms seen in your dog, and often include IV fluids, antibiotics, and anti-seizure medications for seizures and convulsions. Nasus needs to be be under a veterinarian's care for his best chance of survival, and it may be best that he is kept in the clinic under intensive, supportive care. I would discuss with your vet what treatment he needs to help him survive. I'm sorry he has this diagnosis.

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    Answered By Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC

    Veterinarian, Board-Certified Emergency/Critical Care Specialist

    Published on March 23rd, 2017

    Unfortunately, we do not have a cure for canine distemper. The best we can do is support them with fluids, antibiotics against secondary infection, and provide nutrition. Some patients can do well if they pull through the acute phase. However, they may have long term neurological deficits.

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