1. Expect neurological deterioration. Fingers crossed, once your dog pulls through the respiratory phase, you will have the neurological problems to worry about. Do note however, that most puppies fail to make it through the first phase, and even if they do, many lose the fight to convulsions and seizures at this stage.
- The first and most common sign of neurological problems is that of "chewing gum fits", where the dog constantly engages in a chewing jaw motion that is uncontrollable.
- Note that neurological symptoms do not appear until weeks, or even months later.
2. Keep your dog active, as much as possible. After the "chewing gum fits", your dog might start to have twitching limbs. Some dogs might feel confused and frustrated, as they cannot control any of these symptoms. To help your dog along, engage in suitable amounts of exercise every day, provided your dog is fever-free, eating and drinking well. Not only will it greatly elevate your dog's mood, but the muscle build-up is also crucial for it to be more in control of its bodily movements.
3. Give nerve vitamins /supplements to ease your dog's discomfort. Consult your vet for prescriptions. At this stage there isn't much you can do anymore, all you can do now is to maintain your dog's food and water intake and keep it happy.
4. Consider doing the right thing by your dog. Unfortunately, if the neurological symptoms worsen progressively over time and your pet starts to suffer from painful seizures, blindness and even paralysis, it might be time to consider humane euthanasia. Talk to your vet about the options.
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