How long does distemper take to kill a dog, and is there a cure?

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If distemper virus affect dog then how long will dog going to survive how long distemper takes to kill the dog? Is there any cure for it?

Tomasz Wnuk · Accepted Answer

It depends on the strain of the disteper virus. The disease usually lasts for 7-14 days, sometimes longer (but some dogs die within 2-3 days from the start of the clincial symptoms). There is no medication to cure distemper, however, some puppies will fight the virus and survive infection with supportive treatment (antibiotics, intravenous fluids, parenteral feeding, nursing etc).

How long does distemper take to kill a dog, and is there a cure?

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