Symptoms: The first signs of canine distemper include sneezing, coughing and thick mucus coming from the eyes and nose. Fever, lethargy, sudden vomiting and diarrhea, depression and/or loss of appetite are also symptoms of the virus.
Distemper in dogs is frequently misdiagnosed because owners think their puppy has a cold.
How do dogs get distemper: The virus is passed from dog to dog through direct contact with fresh urine, blood or saliva. Sneezing, coughing and sharing food and water bowls are all possible ways for the virus to be passed on.
Treatment: There is currently no available medication that can destroy the virus that causes canine distemper. Rather, supportive care is the mainstay of treatment. Veterinarians can offer intravenous fluids to prevent dehydration and antibiotics to ward off secondary infections while the infected dog builds up his immune response. Some dogs are able to survive the infection, while for others canine distemper can be fatal.
Recovery time: It can take weeks to recover from canine distemper and pets usually go home from the hospital with respiratory medications.
The bad news about canine distemper is if your puppy survives it, the disease can lie dormant and break out again when she’s older. At that point she has an even worse prognosis because the disease can lead to neurological problems such as seizures.
*In the event you believe your dog has been exposed to Distemper and is showing symptoms within 48 hours of purchase, please contact Paw Palace Puppies or contact Acoma Animal Clinic immediately.
Paw Palace Puppies is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all people, including those with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying relevant accessibility standards to achieve and maintain substantial conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.
We strive to ensure our website, https://pawpalacepuppies.com, is accessible to all visitors regardless of ability. As part of this effort, we have performed an accessibility audit and continue to work toward compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.
A detailed report of our latest accessibility audit can be viewed here:
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While we work to improve digital accessibility, we also offer alternative access to our services. Customers may contact us by phone at (520) 988-3999 to speak with a representative for help with selecting a puppy, setting up a visit, or accessing information or services normally provided online. We are happy to assist all customers via phone during our business hours.
If needed, we can also provide essential information in alternative formats, such as PDFs or printed materials, upon request.
Our team, managed by Icavalry LLC, is regularly reviewing content to improve accessibility across the site. This includes enhancements such as:
Clear and readable fonts
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Color contrast adjustments
Meaningful alt text on images
We are committed to providing a website that is accessible and usable by everyone.
If you encounter any difficulty accessing content or notice any issues that prevent full access to our site, we welcome your feedback. Please contact us via:
📧 Email: inquiries@pawpalacepuppies.com
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We will do our best to respond to feedback and accommodate all reasonable requests.
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