My dog has distemper symptoms, not eating, mucus. What can I do?

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I just went to the vet for consultation and she said it's possible that Mackie has distemper but it's still not sure since they hadn't made tests on her yet. The doctor also said there were a lot of mucous in her. And she still doesn't eat too much and is dehydrated as well, but we keep giving her dextrose powder mixed with water. What can i do or give to her to keep her alive and kicking or to at least bring her appetite back and to make her breathe comfortably again? Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | 3 years and 3 months old

Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear that Mackle is so sick. Keeping her hydrated is important. Is she won’t drink then she may need to be hospitalized in IV fluids. However, if she is drinking water well then I usually recommend that my owners take their pets into the bathroom when they shower to help loosen the mucus. There are appetite stimulates that you can ask your veterinarian for such as Entyce or Mirtazipine. Distemper is a virus and must complete its course. As long as it does not cause neurological disorders then most dogs will recover. If she begins seizures then the prognosis is very poor. Best of luck and I hope she improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

My dog has distemper symptoms, not eating, mucus. What can I do?

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