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My rescued pyr had a weak positive distemper result at 2-3 months old. An eye discharge test was done after his brother died of distemper I need to know for sure whether or not he has it. I want to have the bladder test done and will find a vet that will agree to do it. However, I'd like to print the instructions in case the vet has never performed it or is not aware of this test. Thank You!

[Daveyo]

Ok here are the instructions to do the bladder test and you can copy from here and print it out.

The very best test for rapidly diagnosing ACUTE distemper is to do what is called a brush border smear of the cells of the inside lining of the bladder. These cells ALWAYS have inclusions. So, easy to collect, easy to stain (quick dip) and instantly diagnosed with inclusions in these cells which are carmine red and para nuclear.

Any medical person can tell you how to get cells from the bladder. Urinary catheter. Empty bladder flush with saline and collect some of the last saline. Spin down the saline and remove the cells. Place on slide and dry stain with diff-quick. Very common stain used by most medics or lab people who use medical microscopy. Everyone? I should hope so. Very fast, very cheap, very accurate for Dx of distemper. If present then Distemper. If negative then either kennel cough or respiratory Herpes or Toxoplasmosis.

Hope this helps you

Daveyo