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My 2-month-old puppy, Haka, is fighting distemper after surviving parvo. He has good and bad days, with good days being active and eating well, and bad days where he stops eating and drinking, requiring drips at the clinic. Recently, his appetite has decreased again, and I have to force-feed him with a needleless syringe. However, he has become stressed and aggressive, growling and trying to bite when I try to pick him up. How can I reduce his stress and biting while still having to force-feed him? Additionally, his symptoms of distemper have fluctuated, with mucus thickening and sometimes blocking his nose, requiring nebulization. What can be done to manage his condition and improve his appetite?

July 6th, 2023

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