Canine Distemper Tips

Canine distemper is a highly contagious virus that occurs globally affecting many terrestrial carnivores and is considered a significant cause of illness and death in dogs that are reservoir hosts of the disease. ??

Caused by the RNA virus paramyxovirus, the main route of infection…all bodily fluids.

The distemper virus can result in significant immunosuppression, which can make the infected dog more susceptible to other infections, such as viruses, bacteria, or respiratory tract infections, also known as infectious respiratory disease complex.

That’s why we’ve put together a list of 6 things you should check before testing for canine distemper virus.