My dog had distemper. When do neurological issues or seizures appear?

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Hi, I recently adopted a dog (smooth collie mix, 30lbs, estimated 1-2 yr old) from a shelter, and after taking her to a vet, she likely has Distemper. She is currently recovering from the respiratory/GI stage (she's been taking nausea meds, antibiotics and fluids for about a week), and I was wondering what the chances of her developing the neurological issues are, and when would I expect to start seeing the seizures or other issues if they occur? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 31 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am very sorry your new dog came with a distemper infection. Unfortunately this virus is notoriously unpredictable and whether your dog will develop any neurological signs and when will depend on the strain of the virus. Here is some excellent information on the canine distemper virus: http://download.skyscape.com/download/ota/5mvetcf5/documents/pdf/canine_distemper.pdf If your dog is lucky, he will recuperate without neurological damage. I am crossing my fingers!

My dog had distemper. When do neurological issues or seizures appear?

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