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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?
Christopher Colombus
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).
Are humans the only reservoir for chickenpox virus?
Yes. As with many different diseases it is species specific. That means that it will affect humans. We do not get canine distemper which infects dogs.
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.
Is distemper a virus in dogs and cats?
Yes, distemper is a virus. If the animal is vaccinated, it will not contract distemper.
What vaccines does the abbreviations DA2PPvL stand for?
Canine Distemper-Adenovirus Type 2-Parainfluenza-Parvovirus Vaccine, Modified Live Virus-Leptospira Bacterin
Why are Ethiopian wolves becoming endangered?
The Ethiopian wolf is most at risk from Rabies and Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) which is transmitted from domestic dogs kept by local herdsmen.
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
Is Canine distemper rare?
yes! Canine distemper is an acute to subacute contagious febrile and often fatal disease with respiratory, gastrointestinal, and central nervous system (CNS) manifestations. The disease is caused by canine distemper virus (CDV), a morbillivirus in the Paramyxoviridae family. The disease affects many different species of the order Carnivora and the mortality rate varies greatly between species. • Multisystemic--all lymphatic tissues, surface epithelium in the respiratory, alimentary, and urogenital tracts, and endocrine and exocrine glands • Nervous--the skin and cells of gray and white matter in the CNS
