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- Also Known as (CDV)
- Transmitted by airborne exposure or respiratory secretions
- Incubation period: 7 days
- Most victims in the United States are puppies
- Related to human measles
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Canine distemper is a seriously contagious life threatening disease which attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems. Canine distemper also infects wild canids such as foxes, wolves, coyotes, raccoons, skunks and ferrets.
Canine distemper is transmitted through airborne exposure from respiratory secretions of an infected dog or wild animal
Canine distempter can be prevented through annual vaccines.
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Symptoms
- Discharges from nose
- Coughing
- Difficulty breathing
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Depression
- Seizures
- Conjunctivitis
- Dehydration
- Weight Loss
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Canine Distemper Questions
Our vet suggests we use Science Diet t/d� Canine, and continue to after they do a cleaning. Is this a scam? 10 AnswersScience Diet t/d® Canine is a prescription diet for dogs with dental issues such as gum disease. If you are concerned about the quality of the food he/she is re... read more
Anyone have any experience with Zonisamide use for canine epilepsy in conjunction with phenobarbital? 1 AnswerZonisamide is a newer anti convulsant only recently used on dogs. It has few side effects but limited data exists. In 2007 a study was done to evaluate zonisami... read more
Anyone have any experience with canine seizures not responding to usual med protocol? 1 AnswerYes, I learned certain triggers that cause such reactions and figured ways in which to avoid or lessen if possible. I found that excitement will almost surely t... read more
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Canine Distemper Discussion and Blogs
- Vetinfo4dogs: Canine Distemper Discussion Board
- Mara Mobile Veterinary Unit: Canine Distemper Outbreak
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Still working to educate people about canine distemper. Please put the word out to people YOU know!~
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My heart goes out to @Livia_Poulden whose dogs passed away from canine distemper. :( I hate dogs but I know they meant a lot to livia.
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