Treating Canine DiSTEMper Virus


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Treating Canine Distemper Virus - Quiz

In an effort to save all the injured and sick animals at the city shelter, Austin Pets Alive! (APA) developed a program for parvovirus treatment and a protocol for distemper treatment. As a result, save rates for these diseases approach an impressive 85%. In this session, presented at the 2011 Maddie's Shelter Medicine Conference at the University of Florida, Dr. Ellen Jefferson, Veterinarian and Executive Director of APA, discusses the disease and the methods used to treat and care for infected animals. She will also talk about why distemper occurs and how to prevent it.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

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    • A.

      I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation.

    • B.

      I did not view the entire presentation.

    Correct Answer
    A. I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation.
  • 2. 

    Canine distemper virus should be treated because:

    • A.

      It is considered mostly treatable.

    • B.

      It is usually a man-made problem (primarily a disease contracted at the shelter).

    • C.

      It takes a long time to fully manifest and many puppies are already adopted and in homes.

    • D.

      Where there is life, there is hope.

    • E.

      All of the above.

    Correct Answer
    E. All of the above.
  • 3. 

    Canine distemper virus is primarily spread:

    • A.

      By respiratory droplets sent through the air up to 4 feet away.

    • B.

      By direct contact.

    • C.

      By fecal or oral contact.

    • D.

      By contact with contaminated blood.

    • E.

      In utero.

    Correct Answer
    A. By respiratory droplets sent through the air up to 4 feet away.
  • 4. 

    Symptoms of canine distemper virus generally include:

    • A.

      Vomiting and/or diarrhea which waxes and wanes, skin problems, eye problems, bloody diarrhea, up and down fever, ticks/tremors, seizures and vocalization.

    • B.

      Anorexia and/or diarrhea which waxes and wanes, skin problems, eye problems, bloody diarrhea, up and down fever, ticks/tremors, seizures and vocalization.

    • C.

      Dry heaving and/or diarrhea which waxes and wanes, skin problems, eye problems, bloody diarrhea, up and down fever, ticks/tremors, seizures and vocalization.

    • D.

      Respiratory symptoms and/or diarrhea which waxes and wanes, skin problems, eye problems, bloody diarrhea, up and down fever, ticks/tremors, seizures and vocalization.

    • E.

      Lameness and/or diarrhea which waxes and wanes, skin problems, eye problems, bloody diarrhea, up and down fever, ticks/tremors, seizures and vocalization.

    Correct Answer
    D. Respiratory symptoms and/or diarrhea which waxes and wanes, skin problems, eye problems, bloody diarrhea, up and down fever, ticks/tremors, seizures and vocalization.
  • 5. 

    Canine distemper virus is not easy to test for because of vaccine interference.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 6. 

    Steps for the prevention of canine distemper virus include:

    • A.

      Vaccinating before intake.

    • B.

      Separating unknown animals for at least 3 days, and by at least 4 feet.

    • C.

      Isolating sick animals from the general population.

    • D.

      Restricting the sharing water bowls, utensils and dirty hands.

    • E.

      All of the above.

    Correct Answer
    E. All of the above.
  • 7. 

    Delaying vaccination by just a few hours does not increase the risk of infection subsequent to exposure.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
  • 8. 

    Why should puppies and dogs be vaccinated before intake?

    • A.

      100% of the animals have to be vaccinated prior to shelter intake to prevent an epidemic.

    • B.

      A shelter is only a safe haven if the animals that enter can survive their stay.

    • C.

      Vaccines work immediately to provide some immunity.

    • D.

      Vaccines fight maternal antibodies.

    • E.

      A, B and C.

    Correct Answer
    E. A, B and C.
  • 9. 

    Steps for the treatment of canine distemper virus includes:

    • A.

      Treating the symptoms for one week, providing supportive care, delaying surgery until at least two weeks with no symptoms and avoiding the use of systemic steroids.

    • B.

      Treating the symptoms for as long as they exist, providing supportive care, delaying surgery until at least two weeks with no symptoms and avoiding the use of systemic steroids.

    • C.

      Treating the symptoms for as long as they exist, providing supportive care, delaying surgery until at least one week with no symptoms and avoiding the use of systemic steroids.

    • D.

      Treating the symptoms for as long as they exist, providing supportive care, delaying surgery until at least two weeks with no symptoms and using systemic steroids.

    • E.

      Treating the symptoms for as long as they exist, providing play therapy, delaying surgery until at least two weeks with no symptoms at all and avoiding the use of systemic steroids.

    Correct Answer
    B. Treating the symptoms for as long as they exist, providing supportive care, delaying surgery until at least two weeks with no symptoms and avoiding the use of systemic steroids.
  • 10. 

    Pneumonia should be treated with:

    • A.

      Baytril and/or Zithromycin, nebulization followed by coupage and restriction of activity.

    • B.

      Baytril and/or Neomycin, nebulization followed by coupage and activity.

    • C.

      Baytril and/or Zithromycin, nebulization followed by coupage and activity.

    • D.

      Baytril and/or Zithromycin, aroma therapy followed by coupage and activity.

    • E.

      None of the above.

    Correct Answer
    C. Baytril and/or Zithromycin, nebulization followed by coupage and activity.
  • 11. 

    The general course of treatment for canine distemper virus:

    • A.

      Usually lasts less than one month; the animal is recovered when new or old symptoms stop appearing for over seven days straight; our job is to outlast it.

    • B.

      Usually lasts a couple of month; the animal is recovered when new or old symptoms stop appearing for over seven days straight; our job is to outlast it.

    • C.

      Usually lasts a couple of months; the animal is recovered when new or old symptoms stop appearing for over thirty days straight; our job is to outlast it.

    • D.

      Usually lasts a couple of months; the animal is recovered when new or old symptoms stop appearing for over seven days straight; our job is to accept it.

    • E.

      Usually lasts a couple of years; the animal is recovered when new or old symptoms stop appearing for over sixty days straight; our job is to outlast it.

    Correct Answer
    B. Usually lasts a couple of month; the animal is recovered when new or old symptoms stop appearing for over seven days straight; our job is to outlast it.

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