Canine Distemper

[lissiewow]

Hi Daveyo, I just read your post and it seems that you know very well about this Canine Distemper illness.. I am really hoping you could help me too.. Here's my story:

I'll be completely honest with everyone -- I cannot afford to bring my dog to a vet so I rely on the internet and forums like these for help.

My Dog, a Labrador retriever (i think) has canine distemper He's 1 yr & 3 mos old. Never had any vaccines at all.. I first knew he was ill when he started to loose his appetite, he wouldn't eat his favorite food/s, not even drink any liquids; he was completely not playful at all.

I started researching via internet the following symptoms he has:
1. has runny nose
2. has cough
3. loss of apetite
4. yellowish-green discharge from his eyes & nose

**followed by these symptoms are seizures. probably, 4-5 times/day. and I've seen him like chewing a gum into thin air for about 3-5 mins then seizures occur again**

Like what I said, I cannot afford to bring him to a vet, God knows how much I want to.. I am completely clueless, I don't what to do & where to start the "treatment." (if it is still treatable)
I read that it can be an option to cure the symptoms and strengthen his immune system for him to fight the disease although it may not be curable. Euthanasia is not an option for me.

My questions, please have a heart and help me:
1. what antibiotics or medicines should I give him?
- for his cold, cough, loss of appetite, seizures.
2. if I am to buy an IV to feed him solids/liquids, how do I do that?
3. What am I supposed to do while he is having a seizure? and what am I supposed to do after his seizure?
4. NDV - is it something I should look into?

Your reply will be very much appreciated, I know this is a something you can teach me. I read probably all your responses to everyone in need of help here, please help me too.
here's my email, my desperate: [moderator note: e-mail address has been removed]
hope to hear from you really soon, God bless you.

[Daveyo]

I have already responded. See your other post.

Daveyo