Evaluating role of ascorbic acid in canine distemper management in infected dogs Ghoke S.S.1,*, Thorat K.S.2 Department of Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive MedicineCollege of Veterinary and Animal SciencesMaharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University (MAFSU)Udgir, Dist. Latur - 413517 (Maharashtra) 1Assistant Professor Department of Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive MedicineCollege of Veterinary and Animal SciencesMaharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University (MAFSU)Udgir, Dist. Latur - 413517 (Maharashtra) 2Post Graduate Scholar (ARGO) College of Veterinary and Animal SciencesMaharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University (MAFSU)Udgir, Dist. Latur - 413517 (Maharashtra) *Corresponding author. E-mail: sureshghoke2577@gmail.com
Online Published on 20 April, 2022. Abstract Amongst vital orthomolecular substances, Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) is considered as one of the important immuno-modulating and antioxidant agent. Out of the 56 canines diagnosed for CDV infection, 42 (of GI/respiratory form) were successfully treated with higher doses of Ascorbic acid, along with supportive therapy as compared to canines showing hyperkeratosis with neurological complications. Top Keywords Antioxidant, Anti-viral, Ascorbic acid, Canine distemper, Vitamin C. Top |