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Are DHPP and DA2PP the same thing?
DHPP generally defends agains distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza,and parvovirus and DA2PP generally defends against canine distemper, adenovirus type 2, parainfluenza, canine parvovirus, and canine coronavirus. No they ARE NOT the same :)
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.
Can cats get distemper from dogs?
Dog cannot get distemper from cats. The viruses that cause dog and cat distemper are different from each other so cannot be passed between cats and dogs. There are wild animals such as raccoons that can get both canine and feline distemper and pass it to unvaccinated pets if attacked.
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.
Is it normal for puppies to have mild diarrhea after distemper shot?
Possible Side Effects to the Canine Distemper Vaccine • Lethargy - After receiving its vaccination, a dog may want to just lie around and sleep, avoiding its typical activities. • Slight fever - Some dogs react to vaccinations with a slightly elevated temperature. • Swelling at the injection site - Dogs occasionally get a lump at the injection site that absorbs into their system within a day or two. • Loss of appetite - Loss of appetite is another minor side effect to the distemper vaccine. While the majority of reactions to the distemper vaccine are minor, should the dog react with swelling of the face, diarrhea or vomiting, or become unresponsive, contact your veterinarian immediately.
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.
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 is the latin name for canine distemper?
canine distemper
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 is canine distemper?
Canine distemper is a disease caused by canine distemper viruses, an infection of the gastrointestinal tract, which causes high fever, watery discharge, vomiting, diarrhoea, seizures, and paralysis.
Is canine distemper zoonotic?
no
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
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.
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 is A highly contagious viral disease in dogs?
canine distemper
