Vol. 9, Issue 6, Part B (2024)
Administration of a multivalent vaccine (DHPPiL) ameliorates neurological signs in dogs with canine distemper: A pilot study
Author(s): Dr. V Arul, Dr. B Deepika, Dr. R Selva Rani and Dr. S Murugavel
Abstract: Canine distemper is deadly viral disease of carnivores like dogs there is no proven line of treatment in clinically affected animals exhibiting nervous symptoms like myoclonus even after recovery. The current studying was aimed at studying the effectiveness of DHPPiL vaccine in nondescriptive dogs suffering from canine distemper. Each dog received a vaccination on day 2 and a booster dose on day 14. The primary objective was to assess the efficacy of this vaccination regimen in mitigating the clinical signs associated with CDV. Seven out of nine dogs recovered from clinical illness including nervous symptoms without any adverse side effects. This study contributes to the further understanding of vaccination in managing canine distemper with clinical manifestation in nondescriptive dogs.
How to cite this article:
Dr. V Arul, Dr. B Deepika, Dr. R Selva Rani, Dr. S Murugavel. Administration of a multivalent vaccine (DHPPiL) ameliorates neurological signs in dogs with canine distemper: A pilot study. Int J Vet Sci Anim Husbandry 2024;9(6):65-67.