A contagious disease affecting the nervous system which eventually leads to death, especially in puppies between the ages of three and six months.
Physical Symptoms
Appetite loss, lethargy, depression, possible nasal discharge, fever. With later progression digestive upset, discharge from the eyes and nose, convulsions, paralysis, and death can result.
Cause/Transmission
Exposure to infected animals, body fluids, or feces.
Treatment
Consult your veterinarian. Generally, this disease does not respond well to treatment.
