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Distemper is an extremely contagious virus. It kills more dogs than any other infectious disease, and it ruins the health of many others.
The virus attacks brain cells, the skin, mucus membranes, and the gastrointestinal tract. As for Pano, it is a bone disease of dogs that is characterized by bone proliferation and remodeling.
What else can I help you with?
Is distemper a virus in dogs and cats?
Yes, distemper is a virus. If the animal is vaccinated, it will not contract distemper.
What is a canine distemper virus?
Canine distemper virus is a viral disease affecting many types of animals.
Can dogs give distemper to cats?
No; feline distemper is a completely different virus from canine distemper. Although some larger species from the cat family (e.g. lions) can be infected by canine distemper virus.
Who discovered canine distemper virus?
Canine distemper virus was discovered by Dr. A.D. Lestrade in 1905.
Treatment for human distemper?
There is no such thing as a Human Distemper Virus. The Canine Distemper Virus is only transferable from dog to dog. It is, however, similar to the human virus the Measles. The only way the Canine Distemper Virus would ever transfer to humans is if the virus would be given "new instructions", and mutate. Antibiotics do not work on virus' so there is no cure to CDV, only prevention (by vaccination).
What causes distemper in cattle?
Distemper in cattle is caused by a virus. The virus is usually spread from animal to animal, the virus can originate in other animals and spread to cattle.
Where does distemper emperor come from?
A virus
What medication to use for distemper in cats?
Distemper is caused by a virus, and antibiotics areineffective to treat the distemper however, they are given for the bacterial infections thatinevitably occur with CVD (canine distemper virus). The antibiotics used are usually penicillin based.
What does a distemper shot do for dogs?
A distemper shot prevents your cat from getting a virus that could kill them. Feline distemper causes respiratory infection, gastrointestinal infection, and can affect the central nervous system. The shot keeps them protected from the virus which spreads easily.
What virus can cause a dogs teeth to be decayed if exposed as a puppy?
Distemper
What type of microorganism is feline distemper caused from?
Feline panleukopenia virus
Where does distemper come from?
A virus a that dogs get from eating outside such as grass and soil.
