SaberVet Canine Distemper Virus/Adeno Virus/Influenza VirusAntigen Combo Rapid Test is a lateral flow immunoassayintended for the simultaneous qualitative detection ofspecifc antigen from Canine Distemper Virus (CDV)Canine Adenovirus (CAV) and Canine Influenza Virus(CIV) in secretions from canine eye, nasal fluid or salivasample. The test is useful for simultaneous determination of CDV ,CAV and ClV infection.
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).