symptoms and signs of distemper
Distemper virus can affect many systems of the body. The most common signs are nasal and eye discharge, coughing, diarrhea, vomiting, fever that may come and go, and seizures. Others may develop pneumonia. Puppies that recover may have severe tooth enamel damage.
Early symptoms include fever, loss of appetite, and mild eye inflammation that may only last a day or two. Symptoms become more serious and noticeable as the disease progresses. The initial symptom is fever (103Â°F to 106Â°F), which usually peaks 3 to 6 days after infection.