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Prince; Is it distemper?

Post a new topicby livingwith on Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:31 am

Prince is a one year old yellow lab mix I adopted from a shelter. On the day of adoption he showed signs of kennel cough and was sent home with Doxycyline. His symptoms became worse the next day consisting of explosive diarrhea, vomiting ,and he wasn’t eating. I took him back to the shelter vet where he tested negative for Parvo and gave him metronidazole thinking it was just a GI virus. The next day, his symptoms were worse. I took him back again and was advised that if I gave back he...Read the full article
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Re: Prince; Is it distemper?

Post a new topicby Daveyo on Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:11 am

Stand by near this forum. I will do some quick research to see if what I think matches this description of symptoms. Hard to say without not seeing your dog.

I will get back with you

In the meantime start treatment with Baytril and Penicillin G. Most important. Also start giving IV fluids to prevent dehydration.

Just watch for my post. I should have an answer in a few hours.
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Re: Prince; Is it distemper?

Post a new topicby stulchinsky on Fri Jan 11, 2008 4:53 pm

Stand by near this forum. I will do some quick research to see if what I think matches this description of symptoms. Hard to say without not seeing your dog.

I will get back with you

In the meantime start treatment with Baytril and Penicillin G. Most important. Also start giving IV fluids to prevent dehydration.

Just watch for my post. I should have an answer in a few hours.

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