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What are the best ways to treat distemper in dogs? Is there a cure?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

What's the Best treatment option for distemper in dogs?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 28th, 2017

Unfortunately distemper is a very severe infection which is often fatal in dogs. Treatment is only supportive and the main goal is prevent and treat secondary infections. I would say that vaccination is the best treatment.

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