Animal Welfare Professionals

My puppy LULU has been diagnosed with distemper .i took her to a pet smart for her second set of vaccines. Within 11days she had fever and very ill She is still eating and drinking but has neurological issue I’m not ready to give up on her. Euthanasia has been recommended. I believe there is a chance  .im giving vitamin a b and c . Prophylactic  antibiotics . Need help with resources are there any available. Thanks for anyone’s help! 

Hi LULU2019,

I’m so sorry to hear about LULU. It’s so hard to see any animal in pain or suffering in any ways, especially our own pets because they are more than just our pets, they’re family. I recently read about a product online called Buddy Custard and there are many testimonials on their website buddycustard.com that include people saying that the product has helped their dogs get their health back. Some people have even said that it even has their dogs acting like puppies again! It seems like a great product, and the fact that it’s a supplement that you give your dog once a day makes it seem like it’s easy to use and certainly is non-invasive, which is really ideal, especially for dogs who aren’t feeling their best. I hope that this helps and that your dog is okay and can get back to normal soon! 

I'm really sorry you and LULU are going through this. It's good that she's still eating and drinking because that can sometimes be a positive sign. Distemper can be very serious, especially once neurological symptoms start, but some dogs do continue fighting and recover with supportive care and close veterinary monitoring.

I would strongly recommend staying in contact with a veterinarian or emergency animal hospital since neurological symptoms can change quickly. You may also want to ask about supportive treatments like fluids, anti seizure medication if needed, nutritional support, and ways to keep her comfortable during recovery.

You could also try reaching out to rescue organizations or veterinary support groups that have experience with distemper recovery stories and long term care resources.

Also, if anyone here is looking for pet care guides and helpful account resources for ordering supplies or managing pet related services online, this helped me recently:
https://chewypetpharmacy.blogspot.com/2025/06/why-cats-can-be-great-for-anxiety.html

Wishing the best for LULU and hoping she keeps fighting strong.