What is distemper in a dog?

Answer by  Wraith (191)

Its a viral disease that affects a dogs stomach, lungs, blood and can cause neurological problems as well. Treatment must be swift and aggressive and still results in an 80% death rate. The virus is spread through infected food, water, soil, mucus and waste. You can keep your dog from getting it by making sure to get its puppy shots.

Answer by  Kelmaz (339)

This is a viral disease that is highly contagious through feces, urine and nasal secretions. Signs usually develop within 3-6 days after being caught the first of which is a high temperature, then a cough, bacterial pneumonia,inflammation of the intestines,tremors and convulsions. This disease may prove fatal for most dogs.

Answer by  Rychard (21)

Distemper (otherwise known as Canine Distemper Virus, or CDV) is a contagious disease that affects the dog in many ways. This incurable virus causes breathing, digestive and nerve problems. Luckily, this virus is easy to prevent, simply by vaccination.

Answer by  newgeneration (699)

Canine distemper is a viral disease that is contagious and incurable. It is usually fatal. It affects the gastrointestinal, reproductive and central nervous systems. Distemper vaccines are widely available.

Answer by  Mach72 (15)

The disease is one of the most feared animal diseases, and usually strikes dogs within the first year of their life. The effects are compared to Typhoid Fever.

Answer by  idavid (385)

Distemper is an incurable and often fatal viral disease, which attacks a dogs central nervous and respiratory systems. Puppies between the ages of 3 and 6 months are most susceptible.