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Canine distemper, canine adenovirus type II (CAV-II), and canine influenza are three common respiratory disease agents in dogs.

Similarities

Route of transmission:

All are spread through direct contact with body fluids (e.g., snot, saliva) from infected animals, aerosols, or through contact with contaminated environments and objects.

Symptoms:

Both may cause respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.

Both may cause loss of appetite, drowsiness and weight loss.

Preventive Measures:

The main way to prevent all three diseases is vaccination.

Maintain good hygiene and avoid contact with infected animals.

Differences

Pathogen:

Canine distemper: caused by canine distemper virus.

Canine adenovirus type II (CAV-II): caused by canine adenovirus type II, mainly affecting the respiratory system.

Canine Influenza: caused by Canine Influenza Virus (CIV).

Specific symptoms:

Canine distemper: in addition to respiratory symptoms, it can cause digestive (e.g. vomiting, diarrhoea) and neurological symptoms (e.g. spasms, convulsions, seizures), as well as the typical "hard pads" symptom (hardening of the pads of the feet).

Canine adenovirus type II (CAV-II): The main signs are respiratory symptoms such as a dry cough, sore throat, and nasal discharge, which may be accompanied by increased eye discharge and conjunctivitis, and can lead to pneumonia in severe cases.

Canine Influenza: Mainly presents with respiratory symptoms such as cough, runny nose, sore throat, and in severe cases may develop into pneumonia.

Detection Methods

Canine distemper:

PCR test: detects RNA of Canine Distemper virus.

Serological tests: Detection of antibodies to canine distemper virus, e.g. ELISA.

Immunofluorescence test: detects viral antigens in nasal, conjunctival or blood samples.

Canine adenovirus type 2 (CAV-2):

PCR test: detects DNA of canine adenovirus type 2.

Serological tests: Detection of antibodies to canine adenovirus, e.g. ELISA.

Virus isolation: isolation of virus from nasal swabs or respiratory secretions.

Canine influenza:

PCR assay: detects RNA of canine influenza virus.

Serological tests: Detection of antibodies to canine influenza virus, e.g. ELISA.

Virus isolation: Isolation of virus from nasal swabs or bronchoalveolar lavage.

Sabervet Canine Distemper Virus/Adenovirus II/Influenza Virus Antigen Combo Rapid Test

Antigenne has developed the Canine Distemper Virus/Adenovirus II/Influenza Virus Antigen Combo Rapid Test to assist the user in detecting infections associated with respiratory symptoms in their dogs.