Canine distemper - Wikipedia Canine distemper is caused by a single-stranded RNA virus of the family Paramyxoviridae (the same family of viruses that causes measles, mumps, and bronchiolitis in humans) The disease is highly contagious via inhalation [3]
Distemper in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment - PetMD Dr Tiffany Tupler discusses distemper in dogs, a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease Learn what canine distemper is, along with the signs, treatment options, and if it can be prevented
Canine Distemper - Infectious Diseases - Merck Veterinary Manual Canine distemper is a highly infectious, multisystemic viral infection of dogs, with variable neurologic outcomes Diagnosis depends on recognition of the characteristic clinical signs in an at-risk dog, followed by specific detection of the virus itself, or an immune response against it
Distemper in Dogs | VCA Animal Hospitals What is distemper? Distemper is a highly contagious viral disease of domestic dogs and other animals, such as ferrets, skunks, and raccoons It is an incurable, often fatal, multisystemic (affecting multiple organs) disease that affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and central nervous systems
Canine distemper virus | Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Canine distemper virus (CDV) is a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease of dogs and other carnivores such as ferrets, raccoons, skunks and foxes While found worldwide, CDV is more likely to spread in communities with low vaccination rates and high dog populations
Distemper in Dogs - Veterinary Partner - VIN Canine distemper virus, also referred to as CDV, canine morbillivirus, and hardpad disease, is a highly contagious disease affecting not just dogs but many animals Distemper occurs worldwide, and dogs are the primary carriers of the disease
How to Recognize Distemper Symptoms in Dogs: 12 Steps Canine distemper is a virus that affects the skin, brain, eyes, respiratory, and intestinal organs of dogs Though it is a highly infectious disease, it is entirely preventable by vaccination Dogs of all age are at risk, though it mostly affects puppies under the age of six months
Distemper in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention Distemper is a highly contagious and potentially serious disease that your dog can get from other dogs or wildlife Because the distemper virus can affect numerous body systems, it can create a variety of signs, including coughing, sneezing, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, circling, or seizures, to name a few