canine distemper (Meaning)

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canine distemper (n)

a viral disease of young dogs characterized by high fever and respiratory inflammation

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a viral disease of young dogs characterized by high fever and respiratory inflammation

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**Canine distemper** is a highly contagious and potentially fatal viral disease affecting dogs worldwide.

Puppies younger than four months and unvaccinated dogs are at the highest risk of contracting **canine distemper**.

The virus attacks multiple body systems in dogs, including the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems.

Early symptoms of **canine distemper** may include fever, discharge from the eyes and nose, and a loss of appetite.