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Yes, distemper is a virus. If the animal is vaccinated, it will not contract distemper.

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Can cats get distemper from dogs?

No, cats cannot get distemper from dogs. Canine distemper virus specifically infects dogs and other members of the Canidae family, and does not affect cats. Cats are at risk for other diseases such as feline distemper (panleukopenia) or feline leukemia virus, but not distemper from dogs.


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.


Can cats transmit the distemper virus to dogs?

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Is a distemper shot the same as a rabies shot for cats?

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Can goats get distemper?

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What virus can cause a dogs teeth to be decayed if exposed as a puppy?

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Where does distemper come from?

A virus a that dogs get from eating outside such as grass and soil.


Do dogs receive distemper shots as part of their regular vaccination schedule?

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Does distemper only affect dogs and cats?

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What medication to use for distemper in cats?

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How do you use the word distemper in a sentence?

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Can humans be affected by canine distemper?

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