We offer hope to owners, rescuers and veterinarians trying to save the life of dogs with canine distemper.
Not every dog can be saved from distemper, but more are saved when those taking care of them are willing to give them a chance. Even dogs who have reached the neurological stage of the disease have a chance of achieving a decent quality of life. But it is not an easy road.
We believe if dogs can be treated with the NDV-induced serum discovered by Dr. Alson Sears before they reach the neurological stage of the disease, survival rates can be improved to 80 percent to 90 percent. [EXAMPLES] However, proving the effectiveness of this treatment will require scientific studies that have not happened yet. The struggle to push for these studies is now chronicled in the book: “Save Dogs From Distemper: The ‘Impossible’ Cure of Dr. Alson Sears.”
We have also promoted a treatment by Dr. Sears for dogs in the neurologic stage of the disease called the NDV Spinal Tap. [EXAMPLES] This had been studied at Kansas State from 2014-2016, but although early cases were promising, the professor who studied it ultimately concluded that it was not beneficial. However, he also agreed that people give up on these dogs too easily and that many can return to a decent quality of life if given enough time and nursing care.
We have also compiled anecdotal reports on outcomes of the treatment of distemper dogs as received from veterinarians and dog caregivers. You can find that HERE. This is not compiled with scientific rigor, but it was put together in the hope that some scientist or researcher will be inspired to conduct a proper scientific study someday. In the meantime, we share this info to offer people hope so that they do not give up on their distemper dogs too early.
You should also check out our FAQ, Ed Bond’s blog and other accounts from dog owners about how their distemper dogs were saved. Alternative treatments — in which we offer no guarantees, but are just what other owners have tried — are available on the archive of our former discussion board HERE.