C 259 Canine Distemper


Canine distemper is caused by a virus that is shed in bodily fluids of infected animals. The virus affects primarily the lungs, intestines, and nervous system.

Symptoms of the infection can include coughing, diarrhea, vomiting, inappetance, dehydration, weight loss, seizures, and encephalitis. Secondary infections can present as discharge from the eyes and/or nose, and pneumonia. Puppies, especially those from shelters, are at the highest risk.

Currently there are no antiviral medications to treat canine distemper. Treatment is aimed at controlling secondary bacterial infections with antibiotics and supportive care as needed. Vaccination aimed at preventing distemper is the best strategy. Puppies should be isolated from other dogs until they have completed their series of vaccinations at 16 weeks of age.

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IMPORTANT UPDATE NOVEMBER 2022: We will be closed on November 24th and December 25th for the holidays.

Monday:

7.30am - 7.00pm

Tuesday:

7.30am - 7.00pm

Wednesday:

7.30am - 7.00pm

Thursday:

7.30am - 7.00pm

Friday:

7.30am - 7.00pm

Saturday:

8.00 am - 6.00pm

Sunday:

8.00 am - 6.00pm

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  • "Dr. Tama Dr Lau and Dr Castilo and staff are great! Top notch vet! Always supportive, excellent vet care and true kindness. Thank you for helping our rescue dogs and all our own dogs! Thanks! Furry Friends Rescue"
    EMILY / MILPITAS, CA
  • "Everyone there is always friendly and professional. The only problem is the smell of the lobby. The critter in the corner really stinks and it's hard to wait in the lobby."
    Timj, San Jose
  • "Staff is always friendly and helpful. I only stopped by for flea medication but the front desk person was so nice and asked about Jack."
    Mariannez, Milpitas