My dog has neurological distemper. What are his chances of survival?

I am so sorry to hear that her disease has progressed. Unfortunately if distemper starts to cause neurological symptoms then it is unlikely that she will recover. Typically seizure activity will follow in the near future. I am so sorry to relay this poor prognosis. However, every patient is different and there is always a chance of improvement. I would encourage you to consider having a follow up appointment with your veterinarian for a reassessment . Thank you for using Pet Coach.

I'm sorry Kiku has distemper. Supportive care is the only treatment available for this disease, which can include IV fluids, anti-seizure medications, and medications to help control vomiting and diarrhea. Unfortunately about 80% of puppies who get distemper will die from the disease. His best chance for survival is hospitalization with a vet, so I would take him into one immediately.

Unfortunately, distemper is a seriously debilitating disease and there is no cure. We can only try to limit the damage done by the virus. This often entails nerve and brain damage, and upper respiratory problems. The upper respiratory problems can often be alleviated, however the nerve damage is permanent. When it is mild, the dog can have a good quality of life. At this time supportive care is the only option and you will have to wait it out and see what damage will be permanent. It is a nasty disease, and I am very sorry your pup is affected.

I am very sorry your new dog came with a distemper infection. Unfortunately this virus is notoriously unpredictable and whether your dog will develop any neurological signs and when will depend on the strain of the virus. Here is some excellent information on the canine distemper virus: http://download.skyscape.com/download/ota/5mvetcf5/documents/pdf/canine_distemper.pdf If your dog is lucky, he will recuperate without neurological damage. I am crossing my fingers!

There is always a chance that a dog will recover from distemper, however, they often have lasting neurological deficits. I think euthanasia is warranted in this case because of his pneumonia and the fact that he has complete paralysis. So sorry that this happened to Caramel.

Distemper in a dog this age is not common. How was he diagnosed? Had he never, ever been vaccinated against distemper? This sounds strange. Here is an article about distemper in dogs. Hopefully it will answer your questions. ( https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/distemper-in-dogs )

I'm sorry that Bruno suffered from distemper! Your vet was right that there is no cure for distemper, and about 50% of dogs who come down with it pass away. It's fortunately that Bruno was one of the lucky ones to survive, but dogs who do survive often have lasting effects such as the paralysis you are seeing. I would recommend speaking to your vet about seeing if a doggie wheelchair can be made or purchased for Bruno. Dragging his legs on the ground can easily lead to wounds on his legs which can then get infected. A wheelchair will support him and make it easier for him to get around safely. Dogs with distemper typically do not have normal life spans due to the lasting effects of the disease, so to answer your question, Bruno will survive but for how long is truly unknown. I'm sorry I don't have a more definitive answer for you :-(